Trending: Seeing Red (Book) and getting flashy on Bluesky

Real estate agents, stay ahead of the TikTok ban with expert advice from Jessi Healey. Explore alternatives like Xiaohongshu and Bluesky’s Flashes and learn how tools like YouTube Shorts can help you adapt and grow your marketing strategy. Continue reading

25 ways to thrive during real estate conference season

Let frequent conference attendee, speaker and organizer Nikki Beauchamp share key strategies that help her not just survive but thrive during this busy period. Continue reading

Honor Martin Luther King Jr. by promoting housing justice

This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Julia Lashay Israel encourages real estate professionals to honor Dr. King’s legacy not just with words but with action — by promoting fair housing and homeownership. Continue reading

When divisive political rhetoric crosses the fair housing line

Costs and lawsuits are on the rise. Make sure that your marketing and practices don’t set you up for a fair housing violation or accusation with help from Dr. Lee Davenport. Continue reading

‘Should I stay or should I go?’ 5 questions agents should ask

This is the time of year to find out what you need from a broker and whether your current broker can provide it, ERA Real Estate President Alex Vidal writes. Continue reading

Helpful resources and a call to action for California wildfire victims

Real estate professionals aren’t just in the business of helping people buy and sell houses; they are the guardians of the very idea of home, coach Darryl Davis writes. Continue reading

SCOTUS upheld the TikTok ban. Here’s what agents should do now

The Supreme Court’s decision to uphold TikTok’s divestiture deadline on Friday leaves real estate agents racing to adapt their marketing strategies. Experts Katie Lance and Cynthia Seifert share how to diversify platforms, deepen client connections and… Continue reading

SCOTUS, ChatGPT, no-BS: Inman’s Top 5 stories of the week

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading

What factors pushed mortgage rates back up? Economist

Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at mortgage rates and the factors that have pushed them up more than a point since September. Continue reading

What you need to know about the cold call rule changes this month

For real estate agents, changes to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act on Jan. 27 will mean being extra careful with how you gather leads, contact potential clients and manage consent. Continue reading