Ousted CEO speaks, merger rumors, DOJ weighs in: 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

Lead flow equals success: These are the top strategies for 2025

Real estate doesn’t lack lead gen options, Jimmy Burgess writes. It lacks execution. He provides a wealth of resources and the strategies you need to implement them. Continue reading

Repealing CCP restores choice, trust, common sense: Darryl Davis

When it comes to the Clear Cooperation Policy, the risks aren’t worth the rewards and the potential for further litigation, coach Darryl Davis writes. Continue reading

Teams Spotlight: Alex Derenne, The Powerhouse Partners

Learn how this team lead empowers agents to run their own businesses while having access to the mentorship, tools and collaboration they need to scale successfully. Continue reading

Good shopping conditions for buyers this spring: Economist

This week, Windermere Real Estate Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at active listings, inflation and mortgage rates, which spell out “a recipe for pretty good shopping conditions for buyers” this spring. Continue reading

New survey shows how far NAR must go to repair its image

The 1.5 million member trade group has a net favorability rating of –42.6 percent by all adults, according to a new survey conducted by ResiClub. Agents and brokers had a slightly rosier view. Continue reading

It’s time to reimagine off-market listings: Cara Ameer

A middle ground that provides choices for sellers and options for agents might be just what the industry needs to create movement in the market, broker Cara Ameer writes. Continue reading

The least effective way to brand your real estate business

In today’s world of AI search and brokerage M&A, trainer Bernice Ross writes, branding your business with your name or your brokerage isn’t enough. Here’s what to do instead. Continue reading

What’s your best marketing tip for 2025? Pulse

You have to wear so many hats as a real estate professional, including that of marketing expert. What’s your No. 1 marketing strategy that’s working now? Continue reading

The transparency double standard: Ketchmark’s push to repeal CCP

Real estate professionals should be making decisions based on what benefits consumers, not out of fear of who might be deposed next, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes. Continue reading