A national MLS could change our industry — and not in a good way

The answer to a flawed institution is reform, not replacement, coach Darryl Davis writes, and NAR has both the authority and the responsibility to lead that reform. Continue reading

5 years. $50M in sales. Here’s the blueprint behind it all

Jimmy Burgess shows how this Florida real estate agent remade his business by leaning in to social media and new niches. Continue reading

Home search is going AI-first with Realtor.com as attention gets harder to earn

Home search is starting earlier, attention is harder to earn and trust is getting more fragile. Here’s what that means for how agents show up. Continue reading

Coming soons, vanishing MLSs, commissions stickiness: Top 5

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

‘Coming soon’ was a good idea. What we’ve done to it isn’t

Coach Darryl Davis writes that an honest assessment of how “coming soon” status is being used to undermine seller choice is essential for building trust with consumers. Continue reading

Pre-listing prep matters more than where the listing goes live

The real estate industry is focused on where listings appear, Deb Siefkin writes, but the real outcomes are decided long before that. Continue reading

How to cultivate your team with purpose to build a brand that lasts

If you’re ready to grow beyond the solo-agent model, team leader Rebecca Francis offers advice and some red-flag warnings. Continue reading

Referral brokerage: Real estate’s most-overlooked income model 

Shifting the way you work? Contributor Kam Kang shares a strategy to ensure you never leave a commission on the table. Continue reading

Women in real estate get candid about the challenges of leadership

The Hera Society helps members navigate the unique challenges of professional growth, Lee Ann Roughton writes. Here, they share their stories of resilience. Continue reading

Forget the market reset: New England real estate holds steady

The path forward is clear, Joanne Goguen writes, stay local, stay informed, and remain focused on delivering value at every step of the transaction. Continue reading