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Bess Freedman cautions ‘vigilance’ with private listing networks

Feb 3, 2026

In advance of her ICNY appearance, Inman caught up with Freedman to get her take on recent headlines, hot button topics and to find out what she's looking forward to at the event.

You are not Zillow, and your conversion rate proves it

Feb 3, 2026

Stop trying to close leads on the first click to your real estate agent website, Josh Ries writes. Start trying to earn the next step instead.

Keller Williams settles Batton commission lawsuit for $20M

Feb 3, 2026

The Batton cases are among those filed by homebuyers and have remained in litigation, even as suits from homesellers wound down.

Real estate is still a people business. Your community matters more than ever

Feb 2, 2026

Broker and Inman Ambassador Dina Williams shares her thoughts on why community is what shapes life, business and the industry that she loves.

Why secondary markets are America’s real real estate story

Feb 2, 2026

Those who understand emerging markets will be the ones clients trust, Blake O'Shaughnessy writes, while those focused only on legacy luxury markets risk missing where demand is actually forming.

A love letter to the small- to medium-size broker

Feb 2, 2026

The industry needs hands-on boutique brokers more than ever before. Keith Robinson pays homage to their personal and professional value.

Virtual vs. local assistant? You’re asking the wrong question

Feb 2, 2026

Virtual assistants offer leverage. Local assistants protect your brand. Understanding the difference, Troy Palmquist writes, is what separates scalable agents from overwhelmed ones.

EXp’s Wendy Forsythe talks AI and why 2026 is a ‘reset’ year

Feb 2, 2026

Ahead of Inman Connect New York, EXp Chief Marketing Officer Wendy Forsythe dished on AI, building a strong company culture amid chaos and how to reset after a difficult year.

This month, Inman’s helping you write The New Brokerage Playbook

Feb 2, 2026

We're looking at what’s changing behind the scenes as brokerages grow, recruiting and retaining talent in a market that refuses to play by old rules.

President Trump argues for keeping home prices high, borrowing costs low

Feb 2, 2026

The president argued that lowering home prices would cut into Americans' wealth gains, and stressed that lowering interest rates would help homebuyers struggling with affordability.

Zillow files shed light on how it viewed Compass’ technology

Feb 2, 2026

Court documents show how Zillow saw potential threats to its growth in the technology Compass was building for both agents and consumers.

Buyer, seller demand drives agent optimism to highest level in years

Feb 2, 2026

It has been a rough few years amid a steep transaction downturn. But real estate agents surveyed by Inman Intel are increasingly reporting genuine interest from homebuyers and sellers throughout their client pipelines ahead of a pivotal spring season.