Resources

Finding Financial Freedom: Karen Roy’s 2nd act blueprint

Jul 17, 2025

Coach Melanie Klein profiles Karen Roy, who found mentorship, ongoing training and a strong brand when she joined a real estate team.

Why indie brokerages still matter

Jul 17, 2025

Dezireh Eyn, CEO of Platinum Properties in New York City, writes that independent brokerages understand their people, their markets and the relationships that make real estate run.

Real estate’s secret weapon is radical personalization: Umansky

Jul 17, 2025

Radical personalization is the real differentiator that turns a transaction into a story and a client into an advocate, The Agency's Mauricio Umansky writes.

Inman Market View: Peer deep inside the inventory realignment

Jul 17, 2025

With interactive maps and charts, Inman's data team sheds light on the most salient trends in your market — and hundreds of others.

5 reasons part-time agent doesn’t mean rookie agent

Jul 17, 2025

Next time you’re working with a part-time agent, Jonathan Pressman writes, give them a chance to show you what they bring to the table before you jump to conclusions.

Homebuyers get cold feet as mortgage rates rebound from lows

Jul 16, 2025

Purchase loan applications came in last week at the slowest pace since May, as renewed concerns about the impact of tariffs drive up mortgage rates and weigh on consumer sentiment.

Why you’re losing listings (and how to get them back)

Jul 16, 2025

You’re sitting on a goldmine — your database — but without the right strategy, it’s costing you listings. Join us for a high-impact session that reveals how top agents are turning missed opportunities into closed deals using smarter systems and AI-powered tools.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are not accepting VantageScore 4.0

Jul 16, 2025

Once selling guides are updated, lenders will have the option of using either VantageScore 4.0 or the Classic FICO scoring model, but FICO Score 10 T remains in limbo, FHFA says.

Keller Williams continues global expansion, moves into Singapore

Jul 16, 2025

Singapore native Melvin Lim will oversee the master franchise's rollout, which comes as KW increasingly focuses on oversees markets

NAR defeats discount brokerage Homie in antitrust lawsuit

Jul 16, 2025

The court determined that Homie's claims were no longer timely, that it failed to make a case for antitrust injury and that it did not provide enough evidence to prove wrongful interference in its business dealings.

Judge tosses buyer complaint against HomeServices of America

Jul 16, 2025

A U.S. District Judge in Florida has dismissed homebuyer James Lutz's antitrust complaint against HomeServices of America and Douglas Elliman. Lutz has 21 days to file an amended complaint for three of his four claims.

‘Zillow is taking your clients right out of your hands’: Andy Florance

Jul 16, 2025

In a post on LinkedIn, the CoStar CEO took aim at various Zillow policies and urged agents to reach out to the Justice Department.