The real reason agents plateau (and 5 ways to break through)

Every agent reaches a point where growth slows down, Jimmy Burgess writes. Most assume they need a new strategy, but what they really need is a new perspective. Continue reading

Instagram, Google and Disney reveal new discovery tools 

From paywalled features to AI-curated search, platforms are tightening control over what gets seen and how users engage. Here’s how that shift is impacting visibility — and what real estate professionals should do about it. Continue reading

Keller, Compass, eXp: 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

2026 AI stack: EXACTLY what a small team needs (and no more)

Drew Thompson shares three tools that, together, cost about $50 a month and replace almost every other AI subscription you currently have. Continue reading

The 2026 market’s not exactly what we had hoped for

While real estate pros had hoped we’d be out of the woods by now, Carl Medford writes, a variety of factors are still keeping the market in a holding pattern. Continue reading

Have an agent churn problem? Here are 6 proven solutions to fix it

If real estate agents are leaving your team or brokerage, it’s not a loyalty issue, writes coach Verl Workman. It’s a leadership systems issue. Continue reading

Let the HOMES system help you nail your next buyer consultation

Take your buyer consultation from transactional to consultative with Josh Ries’ step-by-step system for working with buyers. Continue reading

Here’s our top marketing advice of 2026 (so far)

If you’re looking for solid marketing advice that actually works today, check out these top 10 stories of 2026 (so far). Continue reading

Washington state drew the line on private listings. Others should follow: Windermere exec

Washington’s leadership should not be seen as an exception, Windermere’s OB Jacobi writes. It should be a blueprint. Continue reading

Going East: Real estate’s biggest new hires and moves

Agents and teams from Brown Harris Stevens, Corcoran Real Estate and other industry brands made moves last week. Continue reading