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The portal-war endgames that real estate agents actually want: Intel

Jan 12, 2026

There's broad dissatisfaction with Zillow's primacy in the listing space, according to the latest Intel Index survey of real estate professionals. Here's what they say they want to see instead.

Compass founding broker on how 3-phase marketing works in NYC

Jan 12, 2026

On this episode, Scott Hustis, co-founder of Paradigm Advisory and one of the first agents at Compass, talks private listings, making it in NYC and what it really takes to win long-term in luxury.

The Compass-Anywhere deal is done. This Coldwell Banker agent has lingering questions

Jan 12, 2026

As the merger closes quickly, Cara Ameer offers questions that still haven't been answered and insights on the future possibilities.

As home maintenance costs rise, agents turn to tools that reduce buyer risk

Jan 12, 2026

As U.S. homes continue to age, home repair and maintenance costs are rising faster than many buyers expect. A home warranty can help.

An exclusive look inside the legal strategies at Compass and Zillow

Jan 12, 2026

In an Inman Exclusive, Taylor Anderson examined thousands of internal documents to unveil the legal strategies on both sides of the Compass-Zillow wrangling.

Momentum is no accident: Smart agents leverage these 2026 trends

Jan 11, 2026

Choose a few core actions, implement them in your real estate business, and allow time for the compounding effect to take hold, Jimmy Burgess writes.

Stranger Things in the feed: When audiences take control

Jan 11, 2026

Stranger Things aren’t just happening on screen. They’re unfolding across social feeds, where audiences increasingly shape narratives in real time. From fandom-driven belief systems and breaking news cycles to platform shifts and AI-led discovery, participation is no longer passive. As control moves away from institutions and toward interpretation, clarity, restraint and trust have become the most valuable currencies online.

How agents can use AI to prep 30 days of content in 1 hour

Jan 10, 2026

Rick Guerrero talks with AI strategist Carrie Soave, who shares a step-by-step social media plan that allows you to batch content and roll it out on your schedule.

Trump’s mortgage bond promise already bringing rates down

Jan 9, 2026

Although $200 billion sounds like a lot of money, the impact and longevity of Fannie and Freddie's bond purchases on mortgage rates won't be as big as the Federal Reserve's.

Opportunity knocks: This week’s industry hires and moves

Jan 9, 2026

The industry shuffle continues, with teams and brokers going independent or returning to their roots. Here are updates from HomeSmart, The Agency and others.

How Compass, Zillow planned to win the private listing battle: Top 5

Jan 9, 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.

Stop calling yourself a salesperson and lean into this identity shift

Jan 9, 2026

Coach Darryl Davis pushes back against the real estate industry's credibility crisis with advice on upgrading your professional identity.