Bring back integrity: A call for agents to rise in 2026

Real estate coach and contributor Darryl Davis says it’s time for agents to forget the noise and step up their integrity to define their career in the new year. Continue reading

6 leadership essentials that help agents thrive in any market

Contributor Nikki Beauchamp writes that the way agents lead through market ups and downs sets the tone for meaningful professional relationships. Continue reading

Here’s what to know as mortgage rates make new moves

In this exclusive series on Inman, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at the numbers that matter most, including an MBS plan from the White House and recent jobs numbers. Continue reading

AI is gaining converts in real estate marketing, but not everyone is a true believer (yet)

After years of hype and pilot programs, 2025 may have marked a tipping point for artificial intelligence in real estate marketing — but it depends on who you ask. Continue reading

The Compass-Anywhere deal has closed. Now the real work begins

The merger is not just about these two companies, Keith Robinson writes. It is about the shape of the whole real estate industry. Continue reading

Silent buyers: The data gap hiding inside every virtual tour

As visualization tech becomes ubiquitous, the agents who thrive will be those who understand what buyers think, not just where they click, Molly McKinley writes. Continue reading

Smart strategies in a higher-rate market: How buyers can still win

Don’t leave buyers high and dry amid higher interest rates, coach Verl Workman writes. Develop financial and negotiation strategies to tap into the market, and help clients win. Continue reading

Visualize the market and win the client with Inman data tools

Updated monthly with the latest Realtor.com data, these tools transform raw data into actionable insights and client-ready visuals. Continue reading

The Compass-Anywhere deal is done. This Coldwell Banker agent has lingering questions

As the merger closes quickly, Cara Ameer offers questions that still haven’t been answered and insights on the future possibilities. Continue reading

Compass founding broker on how 3-phase marketing works in NYC

On this episode, Scott Hustis, co-founder of Paradigm Advisory and one of the first agents at Compass, talks private listings, making it in NYC and what it really takes to win long-term in luxury. Continue reading