These are the 10 words that defined real estate in 2025

Prices, mortgages, inventory and more. While we wrote about a lot this year, from social media to murder mysteries, these are the 10 words that came up again and again. Continue reading

Why agents should participate in a pitch battle in 2026

Connect with founders at pitch battles to learn more about the proptech landscape and get in on the cutting edge of the tech that’s poised to change your business, Troy Palmquist writes. Continue reading

Transforming agent marketing: Task-bound to scalable systems

Troy Palmquist talks with marketing directors about the evolving role of martech and how it can empower agents to build their brand within the brokerage. Continue reading

How analytics and accountability drive real estate team performance

Troy Palmquist talks to proptech founder Brian Charlesworth to find out how his analytics platform is helping real estate teams supercharge their growth. Continue reading

Future-proof your digital footprint for 2026 (and beyond)

Troy Palmquist talks to luxury real estate pros about why owning your platform, understanding SEO and using AI wisely is the new baseline for elite agents. Continue reading

Through the bathroom door: What 3D tours reveal about buyers today

The rooms that get the most attention online might surprise you, Troy Palmquist writes. Here’s what the data says about how we sell homes in 2025. Continue reading

What Tom Ferry’s latest poll reveals about the future-focused agent

Troy Palmquist looks at Tom Ferry’s recent Instagram survey of his followers’ 2026 predictions and what they might mean for your business. Continue reading

What the World Series can teach agents about consistency, coaching and closing

Championships aren’t won in a moment. They’re won in the everyday decisions made by players and coaches. Troy Palmquist and Matt Richling share how to craft your winning moment. Continue reading

Compass provides long-awaited clarity on the Anywhere merger

This week on The Download, Robert Reffkin answered many of the most-asked questions around the Compass-Anywhere merger in an Inman Exclusive. Continue reading

Compass’s Buyer Demand tool: breakthrough or déjà vu?

Troy Palmquist examines Compass’ newly announced tech tool and the debate between open and “walled garden” ecosystems. Continue reading