Your brand should shout. Your finances should whisper

Great marketing demands attention. Great financial systems quietly do their job, CFP Amanda Neely writes, and that’s exactly the point. Continue reading

Up the ladder: Real estate’s biggest new hires and moves

Century 21, Fathom Realty and other industry brands made moves last week, adding multimillion-dollar teams and new executives to their ranks. Continue reading

Clear collaboration in action: What the Compass-Redfin deal gets right

The Compass-Redfin deal, ARA co-founder Jason Haber writes, represents movement toward a more flexible, consumer-centric model where data serves sellers and buyers rather than institutions.  Continue reading

The Compass-Rocket-Redfin deal: Everything you MUST know now

This week on The Download, check in with industry thought leaders on the new deal between Compass and Redfin parent company, Rocket. Continue reading

Why the Compass–Rocket–Redfin move changes everything

Amit Kulkarni breaks down the Compass–Rocket–Redfin move, why data — not just listings — may be the real battleground and how AI could accelerate every pressure point already building in the industry. Continue reading

OpenAI backlash, McDonald’s memes and Ford’s F1 return show perception drives the conversation 

From AI ethics debates to viral CEO moments, recent headlines reveal how quickly perception can shift online — and what real estate professionals can learn about trust, storytelling and platform risk. Continue reading

An open letter to NAR members: Be the change you’re looking for

We are the National Association of Realtors, Darryl Davis writes, and if we want it to be better, stronger, and more trusted, then it starts with us. Continue reading

An open letter to NAR members: Be the change you’re looking for

We are the National Association of Realtors, Darryl Davis writes, and if we want it to be better, stronger, and more trusted, then it starts with us. Continue reading

Compass-Rocket partnership, private listings, rates: 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