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Redfin predicts slight sales increase despite affordability bump next year

Dec 2, 2025

Expect a slight increase in sales and the slowest home price growth since 2011, with buyers staying on the sidelines due to concerns about the broader economy, according to Redfin's economists.

Dual licensing is on the rise. Is it the right move for your business?

Dec 2, 2025

Dual licensing is on the rise in the real estate industry in response to how clients’ lives have evolved since the pandemic, but it’s not for everyone, Kevelyn Guzman writes.

Real CEO talks growth in hard times — and how everyone loses in real estate ‘wars’

Dec 2, 2025

In his last Inman Interview for 2025, Real CEO Tamir Poleg shares his thoughts on artificial intelligence, sustainable growth and why Zillow and Compass should end their feud "sooner than later."

5 lead-generation metrics you must review before 2026 begins

Dec 2, 2025

These five metrics give you a custom dashboard to plan smarter, grow faster and stop guessing, Josh Ries writes. Head into 2026 with a plan based on data, not hope.

Can agents use AI to help with contracts and disclosures?

Dec 2, 2025

While AI is no replacement for your expertise, seasoned agent and long-time coach America Foy says you can use it to simplify and explain critical information to clients.

Listing leverage: How to win the game of securing sellers

Dec 2, 2025

Agents who wait for listings to fall in their lap are going to starve, Verl Workman writes. Agents who execute? They’ll own their markets.

Change strategy as the market shifts to win the listings long game

Dec 2, 2025

Coach agents on how to shift from “turn-and-burn” tactics to intentional nurturing, smarter messaging and pricing that reflects today’s market realities.

Future-proof your digital footprint for 2026 (and beyond)

Dec 2, 2025

Troy Palmquist talks to luxury real estate pros about why owning your platform, understanding SEO and using AI wisely is the new baseline for elite agents.

EXp CEO Leo Pareja: We aren’t waiting for NAR on referrals

Dec 1, 2025

EXp rolled out updated referral disclosure forms on Monday. "Are we waiting for some third-party body that we're members of to have our back? As we learned, I'd rather be safe than sorry," Pareja said.

Zillow reverses course and removes climate data from listings

Dec 1, 2025

The portal announced last year that listings would begin showing climate data from First Street. Now, however, Zillow has pivoted so that, instead, listings feature a link to First Street's website.

Make 2026 your breakout year: Audit, refresh and reignite your real estate marketing

Dec 1, 2025

Find your winning formula for a bigger, brighter 2026, and stay authentic and audience-focused while showcasing your unique expertise, branding and marketing expert Stacey Ross Cohen writes.

How this agent-turned-coach went from no social media to 10M monthly organic views

Dec 1, 2025

In this episode, Ricky Carruth details how he built a million-dollar business as an agent (and then lost it) before becoming one of the most-recognized influencers in real estate.