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Compass-Rocket partnership, private listings, rates: Inman Top 5

Mar 6, 2026

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.

HomeServices CEO on private listings: ‘Tell me how that is putting the consumer first’ (WATCH)

Mar 6, 2026

On stage with Joe Skousen and Stuart Siegel, Chris Kelly compared private listings to video streaming fragmentation.

The market keeps tipping toward a pool of reluctant buyers

Mar 6, 2026

Mortgage rates and the median listing price are down while active inventory is up year over year, but more positive movement may be required for hesitant buyers this spring.

Compass is rethinking how inventory reaches consumers, and that’s long overdue

Mar 6, 2026

Standing still is not a strategy, Compass team lead Angela Morsa writes. Compass is bringing necessary new innovations to the practice of real estate.

Manning up on LinkedIn: Does the social media platform favor masculine profiles?

Mar 6, 2026

Can changing your gender on LinkedIn lead to a measurable increase in traffic and visibility? Rachael Hite set out to find out.

Afraid to call FSBOs? The truth about the Do-Not-Call list

Mar 6, 2026

The Do-Not-Call list isn't the barrier many agents assume. Coach Darryl Davis breaks down the law — and why avoiding these calls hurts both you and the seller.

Beyond pre-approval: How to bulletproof your buyer in a competitive market

Mar 5, 2026

Lending expert Sofia Nadjibi offers insight for creating stronger buyer offers and greater negotiating leverage.

NAR releases statement on coming soon listings and public marketing

Mar 5, 2026

Without commenting directly on the Compass-Rocket partnership, the National Association of Realtors noted it has no policy on coming soon listings and reaffirmed support of the MLS.

Spring market shows early signs of green shoots

Mar 5, 2026

Early data shows that existing-home sales were up in February and that relistings are experiencing a surge, signaling consumer confidence in the market.

Tracy Tutor sues Oren Alexander as jury deliberates federal case

Mar 5, 2026

The luxury broker and "Million Dollar Listing" star alleged she was drugged by Oren Alexander and sexually assaulted by him and another unnamed man during a Douglas Elliman recruiting event in 2014.

If I were starting my real estate career in 2026, here’s exactly what I would do

Mar 5, 2026

Forget building fast. Build strong, brokerage president Lori Muller writes. Because the ceiling in real estate isn’t determined by the market — it’s determined by discipline.

5 ways to show up, so your real estate business blows up

Mar 5, 2026

Explosive professional growth isn’t magic, Jimmy Burgess writes. Its momentum is created by showing up in ways others choose not to.