Inman unveils the finalists for its flagship award, now in its 28th year, recognizing creativity across the real estate industry.
Why high-end buyers are still spending big on luxury real estate
Wealthy consumers are looking for houses as they seek strategic investments and relative safety amid tumultuous times
Century 21 CEO on rethinking the inventory challenge
Adapting to market changes and creating options for clients allows real estate agents to stay relevant and engaged no matter what shifts may occur, Century 21 CEO Mike Miedler writes.
How to get buyers to sign a buyer-broker agreement (and actually thank you for it)
A signed agreement doesn't hold a buyer hostage; it’s a tool that explains your duties and obligations to them. Broker Holly Brink tells you how to position it with confidence and clarity.
Why legacy could be real estate’s most overlooked business builder
A wave of experienced real estate agents is stepping out of production. What does that mean for younger agents, and how can they take advantage of the opportunity?
Own your own gate — or be replaced by one of the gatekeepers
Tired of your marketing being controlled by industry gatekeepers? By becoming a specialist, broker and attorney Greg Hague writes, you can create a gate of your own.
Zillow unveils interactive ‘drone-like experience’ along with other new features
Portal behemoth Zillow has dropped five new home search, tour and affordability features, with the crown jewel being SkyTour, an aerial tour feature.
Fed rebuts accusations that Powell mismanaged $2.5B renovation
Central bank refutes allegations by Trump administration officials that headquarters renovation project has been mismanaged and that Powell lied to Congress about its specifics.
Compass names Altos Research founder as its 1st chief economist
Mike Simonsen will lead the brokerage's market analysis and insights efforts. Simonsen stepped down from Altos in May.
Realtor.com acquires collaborative home search app Zenlist
Zenlist is a mobile-first app that enables agents and homebuyers to search properties together. Zenlist has more than 35,000 users and multiple brokerage and MLS partnerships.
$3.8 Million Homes in California
A Craftsman in Santa Barbara and contemporary homes in Manhattan Beach and San Luis Obispo.
In a more buyer-friendly market, sellers are emerging too
Why are active homebuyers now ready to list their old properties? The reasons vary by individual but also display some regional trends that track with the national inventory recovery, the Inman-Dig Insights survey found.
Century 21 CEO: Recruiting ‘is so ultra competitive right now’
Century 21 CEO Mike Miedler knows recruiting and retaining agents is a big concern for brokers today. Next month, he’ll roll out a competition focused on bringing more agents and companies in house.
5 ways to ensure buyers and sellers choose YOU as their next agent
From vibes to social proof and more, brokerage founder Oliver Graf shares the strategies that help your next client find you and embrace the service you provide.
3 practical ways agents can win on social media right now
Consistent, authentic content — not perfection — is the key to building trust, engagement and visibility on social media.
Why the luxury real estate market can feel optimistic for 2025
Luxury property is outperforming other residential sectors, as its appeal as a safe haven for wealth endures.
Revive stale client relationships with these 34 outreach ideas
Let these 34 ideas kick-start your outreach strategy — and help turn cold contacts into warm connections again.
‘Survivor’ contestant, real estate all-star shares 5 actions to transform your business
Quintavius “Q” Burdette is at the top of his game. Here’s how you can be, too.
Let’s talk about S-E-O: What agents need to know now
SEO isn’t just about websites anymore. Here’s how real estate pros can optimize Reels, captions and AI tools to drive traffic.
7 tired business strategies that are costing you closings
Ditch the dead weight, lean into strategies that deliver and ensure every effort you make moves you toward a conversation that counts, Jimmy Burgess writes.