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He came to America with $25. Now he leads New England’s top team

Aug 3, 2026

In this episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, James Dwiggins sits down with Ricardo Rodriguez, Principal of Ricardo Rodriguez & Associates at Coldwell Banker, one of only a handful of Global Luxury Ambassadors, and leader of the No. 1 large real estate team in New England. 

What do agents need to know about communication logs?

Aug 3, 2026

This week in his America Answers column, America Foy talks about communication logs and why they may just save your commission in the event of a difference in recollections.

Listing leads take their biggest hit of 2026: Client Pipeline Tracker

Aug 3, 2026

Real estate sentiment continued to worsen in July. And this time, it was sparked by on-the-ground interactions with clients.

How one agent became YouTube and AI’s local expert (small following, huge results)

Aug 3, 2026

One of the biggest myths in real estate is that you need a massive audience to build a successful business online, Jimmy Burgess writes. Find out exactly how this Las Vegas agent did it.

AI, resets and everything else you missed in San Diego: The Download

Aug 3, 2026

Missed Inman Connect San Diego? Here's the download on AI's next move, the industry's reset and everything else that mattered at real estate's big event.

Shilo wins Inman’s 1st pitch battle

Aug 1, 2026

Shilo's sales coaching platform beat out Palazzo and Upfront to win Inman's first pitch battle, which was judged by five industry leaders at Inman Connect San Diego.

Compass, ARA, Coldwell Banker Warburg, Zillow: Inman Top 5

Aug 1, 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.

NAR CEO jabs at media ‘clickbait’ during strategic plan update

Aug 1, 2026

Nykia Wright spent her Inman Connect San Diego session sharing her thoughts on media coverage of NAR and detailing how NAR has rebuilt its legal team, restructured internally and worked to close the trust gap with members since the Sitzer-Burnett settlement.

Why every listing deserves a neighbors-only open house first

Aug 1, 2026

Host a neighborhood open house before the public showing to form relationships with potential sellers for years to come, coach Darryl Davis writes.

How to tighten open house security without killing the vibe

Aug 1, 2026

Strike the right balance between hospitality and security to maximize the effectiveness and safety of your open house, Andrew Reichek writes.

The best investment I’ve ever made was also the most miserable

Aug 1, 2026

What looked like a plug-and-play investment opportunity turned into an expensive lesson for real estate investor Alex Wright. Here's how he recovered.

How can brokerages help their agents do more deals? 

Aug 1, 2026

Building a system of support to help your agents become more successful is an investment rather than an expense, Realty ONE Group's Derek Carlson writes.