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Industry pros weigh in on visibility, gatekeeping and real estate ‘Armageddon’: The Download

Jul 13, 2025

Leaders across the brokerage landscape had thoughts on the private listings debate, and they weren't shy about sharing them.

7 tired business strategies that are costing you closings

Jul 13, 2025

Ditch the dead weight, lean into strategies that deliver and ensure every effort you make moves you toward a conversation that counts, Jimmy Burgess writes.

Let’s talk about S-E-O: What agents need to know now

Jul 13, 2025

SEO isn’t just about websites anymore. Here’s how real estate pros can optimize Reels, captions and AI tools to drive traffic.

Being a neighborhood expert isn’t enough anymore 

Jul 12, 2025

If your entire value proposition is "I specialize in this neighborhood," then you’re putting a clock on your career, Coldwell Banker Warburg's Kevelyn Guzman writes.

Mortgage lenders ask for more guidance on VantageScore 4.0

Jul 11, 2025

FHFA Director Bill Pulte is reportedly "on thin ice" with several Trump administration officials over lack of communication on new Fannie and Freddie credit score policy.

With Instagram’s latest update, posts can now boost your SEO

Jul 11, 2025

Learn how to become more visible on Google with a new Instagram update for professional accounts that allows social media content to appear in search engine search results, Kyle Basila writes.

Trump administration expands Fannie Mae title waiver program

Jul 11, 2025

Title insurers wanted to put the brakes on a pilot program that uses automated title reviews to allow some homeowners to refinance their mortgage without having to pay for title insurance.

Compass agrees to share its exclusive listings, with 2 caveats

Jul 11, 2025

Compass said it will share its 6,000-plus exclusive listings with brokerages and multiple listing services, as long as they don't alter or monetize listings — or share listings with platforms that do.

Gatekeeping, portal wars, ‘Armageddon’: Inman’s Top 5

Jul 11, 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.

Jade Mills advises new agents not to neglect Sunday open houses

Jul 11, 2025

The luxury real estate vet spoke with Inman about market trends, tips for newbie agents, how to handle difficult clients and more in advance of her appearance at Luxury Connect.

7 interior design hacks every agent should know

Jul 11, 2025

Real estate agents don’t have to be interior decorators, broker Annette DeCicco writes, but they should be able to provide design solutions so buyers can choose their own designs.

Whether it’s a penthouse or a purse, visibility matters: Exclusive

Jul 11, 2025

Coldwell Banker Realty President and CEO Kamini Lane writes that private property listing claims ignore the basic logic of supply and demand.