Realtors reject proposal to require disclosure of more referral fees

The proposal would have amended the Realtor Code of Ethics to expand what sources of revenue must be disclosed to clients. It passed one vote — but was rejected in a final round. Continue reading

Paraspot AI sees the future of property inspection: Tech Review

Craig C. Rowe reviews Paraspot on behalf of Inman. The application is mobile-first and assists in capturing conditions of apartments, homes, and other properties using computer vision and audio narration. Continue reading

41 years, 8 lessons, 1 truth about real estate that never changes

If you want to build a life and career worth smiling about, coach Darryl Davis writes, don’t just chase the newest app or lead system. Go back to the fundamentals. Continue reading

53% of US homes lost value from 2024 — but it’s not a crash

Zillow Senior Economic Researcher Treh Manhertz said statistics reflect a normalizing market and show that the vast majority of homes are retaining their value, even as the rate of appreciation cools. Continue reading

NAR repeals rule requiring membership for MLS access, leaves decision to locals

NAR said access to the MLS will be a “matter of local discretion.” The change is part of NAR’s ongoing effort to find areas of potential legal risk and get rid of them. Continue reading

8 reasons you should never recommend a 50-year mortgage

A 50-year mortgage may look tempting to a cash-strapped homebuyer, trainer Bernice Ross writes, but the cons far outweigh the easier up-front and monthly payments. Continue reading

What ‘6-7’ reveals about the new real estate attention economy

A chaotic meme with no real meaning ended up revealing how fast attention moves now and why that speed matters for anyone trying to reach consumers. Continue reading

Boomers may experience these brutal surprises when they move

Boomers may have big problems when it comes time to sell, trainer Bernice Ross writes. Her personal experience comes with a warning for agents and their 55+ clients. Continue reading

Dawn of a new era: Here’s how NAR says it’s changing for its members

Two years after controversy engulfed the nation’s largest trade group, the National Association of Realtors says it’s charting a new course. Continue reading

5 copy-and-paste direct-mail campaigns that will fuel your best year ever in 2026

Jimmy Mackin and Jimmy Burgess share simple tips for direct mail marketing campaigns: Send a letter, start a conversation, win the listing. Continue reading