Showing up, being relevant in an AI age: A new era for real estate SEO

Firms winning in the AI age are intentionally choosing tools and strategies that directly support their position as the local authority, Chris Morrison writes. Continue reading

5 rental metrics smart agents track to maximize NOI

Smart agents, particularly those who also own rental property, are layering rental performance data on top of traditional pricing analysis to guide better decisions and protect net operating income. Continue reading

Asset vs. income: Why most businesses don’t compound 

Self-employment can be a rational and rewarding choice, Nick Schlekeway writes, but it should not be mistaken for building an asset that compounds. Continue reading

7 daily habits that keep a real estate pipeline full — in any market

Implement these habits into your daily routine, coach Darryl Davis writes. Your pipeline won’t fill overnight, but it will fill quietly and repeatedly through consistent action. Continue reading

The merger’s done. Now what? Take the Intel Index survey today

Each month, hundreds of real estate agents, brokers, executives and investors contribute to one of real estate’s most ambitious monthly efforts to document changes to the industry. Add your insights. Take the survey. Continue reading

Here’s a 5-step plan to fix the IDX mess and implement real reform

A lot of people treat IDX reform like it is an agent compensation issue, Josh Ries writes, but it’s a consumer clarity issue that turns into an agent compensation issue. Continue reading

I wrote a book in 48 hours. Here’s what AI did (and didn’t do)

New Inman contributor Ryan Garson writes that, while AI won’t replace your expertise, it can help you organize your thoughts, research real-world perspectives and identify existing content gaps. Continue reading

Use these 3 major mortgage shifts to generate listing and buyer leads 

Bernice Ross writes that the time to jump over the January slump is now, thanks to three recent shifts in the mortgage market that may yield new prospects from the data you already have. Continue reading

9 moves that help agents bounce back before burnout hits

Making decisions about how to protect your time and your energy is the first step toward creating a more satisfying and meaningful career, coach Darryl Davis writes. Continue reading

The MLS is under attack. Realtor.com’s CEO explains why

On this episode, Damian Eales gives his unfiltered take on the future of the MLS, the dangers of private listings, and why the industry needs to stop the infighting and start serving the consumer. Continue reading