11 easy-to-copy, trending Instagram Reel examples 

Focus on becoming the first person people think of when they think of your city, Jimmy Burgess writes, and your business will explode. Continue reading

Trending: Skipping the middleman, ‘White Lotus’ energy, travel trends

From “White Lotus”-fueled wanderlust to TikTok trends and creator-friendly tools, this edition of Trending breaks down what’s shifting — and how real estate pros can stay ahead. Continue reading

Rounding up the latest on private listings, portal bans: The Download

There was no shortage of opinions following Zillow’s (and later, Redfin’s) ban on private listings marketed publicly. Continue reading

Delayed Marketing Exempt Listings vs. portals: Who’s right?

Real estate brokers need flexible business options to meet people where they are and help them make the decisions that work for their unique circumstances, Cara Ameer writes. Continue reading

Private listing portal ban fallout, reaction, forms: Inman 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

Bright MLS CEO: Time for fence-sitting is over. It’s time to decide

If you’re arguing for secrecy in a marketplace that is built on trust and efficiency, Bright MLS CEO Brian Donnellan writes, then maybe it’s not the model that’s outdated — maybe it’s the mindset. Continue reading

10 things your broker wishes you’d learned in real estate school

Broker Joseph Santini offers 10 truths about real estate that will put you on the right track and save you some time on your path to success. Continue reading

How brokerages and proptech can tap into fractional leadership

Fractional leadership isn’t a trend, Amy Chorew writes. It’s a flexible, future-ready model built for the realities of modern business. Continue reading

How brokerages and proptech can tap into fractional leadership

Fractional leadership isn’t a trend, Amy Chorew writes. It’s a flexible, future-ready model built for the realities of modern business. Continue reading

Broker Spotlight: Jessica Souza, Paradise Exclusive Real Estate

Find out how this broker and author learned to bet on herself while providing leadership that gives back to her agents and the communities they serve. Continue reading