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Virtual vs. local assistant? You’re asking the wrong question

Feb 2, 2026

Virtual assistants offer leverage. Local assistants protect your brand. Understanding the difference, Troy Palmquist writes, is what separates scalable agents from overwhelmed ones.

EXp’s Wendy Forsythe talks AI and why 2026 is a ‘reset’ year

Feb 2, 2026

Ahead of Inman Connect New York, EXp Chief Marketing Officer Wendy Forsythe dished on AI, building a strong company culture amid chaos and how to reset after a difficult year.

This month, Inman’s helping you write The New Brokerage Playbook

Feb 2, 2026

We're looking at what’s changing behind the scenes as brokerages grow, recruiting and retaining talent in a market that refuses to play by old rules.

President Trump argues for keeping home prices high, borrowing costs low

Feb 2, 2026

The president argued that lowering home prices would cut into Americans' wealth gains, and stressed that lowering interest rates would help homebuyers struggling with affordability.

Zillow files shed light on how it viewed Compass’ technology

Feb 2, 2026

Court documents show how Zillow saw potential threats to its growth in the technology Compass was building for both agents and consumers.

Buyer, seller demand drives agent optimism to highest level in years

Feb 2, 2026

It has been a rough few years amid a steep transaction downturn. But real estate agents surveyed by Inman Intel are increasingly reporting genuine interest from homebuyers and sellers throughout their client pipelines ahead of a pivotal spring season.

How the Compass–Anywhere merger exposes a blind spot in antitrust enforcement

Feb 2, 2026

Without recalibrating how market power is measured, Sean Frank writes, future consolidations will clear regulatory review while transforming competitive market conditions.

560 deals and $400M later: How this team leader found his grit

Feb 2, 2026

In this episode, Power Real Estate Group's Jeffery Mcgonigle shares how he went from new agent crying in his car to leading one of the most productive teams in California with 160 agents.

Investor drama fuels new front in the portal wars: The Download

Feb 2, 2026

From upheaval in the portal landscape to the ongoing controversy around private listings, debates over access, control and cooperation intensified last week.

TikTok, Meta, local businesses — accountability pressure builds

Feb 2, 2026

A landmark lawsuit is forcing courts to examine whether social media platforms can be held responsible for addictive design, even as TikTok’s U.S. transition introduces new uncertainty and Threads accelerates monetization.

The social media mindset driving real estate growth

Feb 2, 2026

Social media success in real estate isn’t about polished content or follower counts. It’s about showing up with clarity, authenticity and consistency — and using every interaction to build trust that scales.

From COLD to SOLD: 9 smart fixes for stagnant listings

Feb 1, 2026

When you approach a lingering listing with a structured revival plan, Jimmy Burgess writes, sellers feel supported, buyers re-engage and momentum returns.