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At Inman, we believe in you, the real estate professional

Oct 8, 2025

Real estate embodies the American dream, and as a profession is filled with people fighting for their communities and their clients.

How will the portals respond to the Compass-Anywhere deal?

Oct 8, 2025

On this episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, Rob Hahn and Greg Robertson from the Industry Relations podcast debate what this game-changing merger really means.

7 real estate industry standards you should question

Oct 8, 2025

A challenger’s mindset separates leaders from followers. Greg Hague offers seven standards to question with the consumer’s interest as your compass.

5 foreign buyer trends to tap into this fall

Oct 8, 2025

While domestic buyers may be sitting on the sidelines this fall, foreign buyers are making their move. According to the National Association of Realtors, international purchases have increased since 2024, and savvy agents are taking notice.

Switching brokerages? Here’s your ultimate brand transition playbook

Oct 8, 2025

Inman’s Christy Murdock and branding and PR expert Stacey Ross Cohen share the strategy behind transitioning your brand for maximum impact.

Homebuyers froze deals at a record rate in August: Redfin

Oct 7, 2025

Homebuyers are freezing their purchasing plans at increasingly higher rates, according to Redfin's latest market report. Fifteen percent of contracts, or 56,000, were canceled in August, the highest level since Redfin began tracking the metric in 2017.

Your 1st 5 minutes with ChatGPT: A no-fear guide for agents

Oct 7, 2025

Harness the power of artificial intelligence. Drew Thompson shares ideas for getting to know AI and allowing it to get to know you.

Compass-Anywhere: Scale doesn’t mean losing culture and quality

Oct 7, 2025

Don't fear the scale of a combined Compass and Anywhere, luxury expert Mickey Alam Khan writes. Instead, lean into your differentiators and your unique value proposition.

Before Compass: Lessons from Robert Reffkin’s leadership style

Oct 7, 2025

Darryl Davis looks at how resilience and responsibility at a young age shaped the Compass founder's approach to leadership and business.

Marketing overload: How to cut the clutter and reclaim your time

Oct 7, 2025

Marketing overload is real. New contributor Remington Rand says agents need to cut busywork with AI and focus their time on their strengths.

How to WOW your clients with a simple communication strategy

Oct 7, 2025

While you can't control the market or the latest industry headlines, you can control your timely and clear communication with clients, coach Darryl Davis writes.

Fannie, Freddie close NY offices as Trump battles Letitia James

Oct 6, 2025

The Trump administration is using its tight control over the mortgage giants to continue a vendetta against New York attorney general and other political opponents, critics say.