Listing bans, lawsuits, and a ‘big, beautiful bill’: 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

The pursuit of home: What we’re really celebrating this 4th of July

As we celebrate Independence Day, Troy Palmquist looks at where the dream of homeownership went off the rails and how the real estate industry helps — and hurts — homebuyers. Continue reading

Huddle Up: How The Heyday Group is redefining team culture in Austin

Melanie Klein shares how Austin’s Heyday Group is redefining team culture and leading with heart and harmony while building trust and brand momentum. Continue reading

Tool Kit: Rebuilding the real estate dream team

Regroup and rebuild a real estate team that’s gone off the rails with content and advice from trainer Rachael Hite. Continue reading

7 hacks to neutralize team tension before it derails performance

If you’re serious about protecting your team’s performance, Chris Pollinger writes, then stop hoping for harmony and start engineering it. Continue reading

How do you think the private listings battle will play out? Pulse

Are you Team Compass? Team Zillow? Or are you just keeping watch to see who comes out on top and how you can pivot? Continue reading

Finding Financial Freedom: Jennifer Leahy’s rise from rock bottom to real estate powerhouse

For women looking to reclaim their independence after divorce, a career shift or personal upheaval, real estate can offer more than just income, Melanie Klein writes. Continue reading

It’s reckoning day for private listings. What you should know about Zillow’s changes

The nation’s largest real estate portal began enforcing its ban on private listings on Monday, 10 weeks after announcing its new standards. Here’s what you need to know now. Continue reading

Multi-gen mayhem: Selling a home with 4 generations of input

An organized and proactive process can help keep the peace between family members and sell your client’s home efficiently, Lindsey Harn writes. Continue reading

Rookie to rockstar: What every new buyer’s agent needs to know

Just starting out on a real estate team as a buyer’s agent? Coach Verl Workman shares what you should know to hit the ground running and help your clients. Continue reading