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How a Green Beret turned an agent’s advice into a $600M empire

Sep 29, 2025

Levi Rodgers, a former U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret, share’s his powerful story of survival, recovery and building a top real estate team in Texas.

What real estate agents can learn from TikTok, Tylenol and Disney

Sep 27, 2025

Behind the headline-dominating controversies this week are powerful lessons in messaging, trust and public perception that agents can’t afford to miss, digital marketer Jessi Healey writes.

Democrats seek transparency into Fannie, Freddie ‘reprivatization’

Sep 26, 2025

The Trump administration has assured industry groups that a stable housing finance system and low mortgage rates are a "North Star" in plans for a secondary offering, but Dems complain they've been shut out of process.

Former agent convicted of swindling woman out of her home

Sep 26, 2025

While Monique Hill and her husband were undergoing foreclosure proceedings, former real estate agent Oscar Dais created, signed and notarized a fraudulent deed in Hill's maiden name. This week, Dais pleaded guilty.

$1B Florida brokerage and former NFL prospect join Christie’s International Real Estate

Sep 26, 2025

First Coast, founded by Corey Hasting in 2018, brings around 130 agents from Engel & Völkers to the luxury brand operating across the Jacksonville, Florida, metro area.

The modern tech stack agents and brokerages need now: Streaming

Sep 26, 2025

Instead of hoping new software will transform your company, learn how to build a smart, streamlined tech stack that enhances existing workflows, improves efficiency and drives real growth.

Here’s the essential reading on the Compass-Anywhere deal

Sep 26, 2025

Lock in with Inman’s ongoing coverage of the Compass-Anywhere merger — from deal details and culture clashes to agent reactions and what it means for the future of real estate.

Where the industry stands on the Compass-Anywhere deal: Top 5

Sep 26, 2025

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.

Is fall the new spring? Market winds may be shifting, NAR says

Sep 26, 2025

Increased homebuying affordability, more inventory and fewer competing buyers may lead to a prime week for homebuyers in October, leading to conditions like a "second spring market."

How the escrow process offers a chance to show your value: Step 7

Sep 26, 2025

Just like in school, group projects can be stressful. In Part 7 of her eight-part series, Cassie Walker Johnson helps you pull the moving parts of the escrow process together.

No filter: Your personal opinions on social media can get you fired

Sep 26, 2025

Cancel culture has entered a new, more aggressive phase. For agents, one unfiltered opinion online can spark backlash that threatens your license, your livelihood, and your reputation.

Enduring elegance: Leadership lessons from Giorgio Armani

Sep 26, 2025

The designer showed us that greatness isn’t loud, rushed or accidental, Darryl Davis writes. It’s carefully crafted, relentlessly consistent and fueled by deep love of the work.