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The IDX lie agents still believe: 5 common misconceptions about real estate websites

Nov 24, 2025

If you’re stuck wondering why your real estate website hasn’t changed your business, Josh Ries writes, take a hard look at how you’re using it.

In crowded virtual staging category, Collov AI offers ease, affordability: Tech Review

Nov 24, 2025

Craig Rowe reviews Collov AI for Inman. The product gives agents and real estate stakeholders an easy, affordable way to virtually stage homes and use AI to generate short room tours, edit furniture and adjust room styles.

California Association of Realtors leans into referral fee transparency

Nov 24, 2025

CAR issued a statement broadly in support of referral fee disclosure just days after NAR voted against expanding disclosure requirements.

NAR’s new consumer profile shows agents how to thrive in 2026

Nov 24, 2025

Even seasoned agents may be scratching their heads when analyzing NAR’s latest consumer profile data, writes contributor Bernice Ross, who highlights the data agents need to pull 2026 into focus.

Ex-CEO charged with grand theft; local Realtor association left ‘all but broke’

Nov 24, 2025

The former head of East Polk Association of Realtors, Jennifer Garula-Mers, has been charged with stealing more than $81,000 from the group.

Zillow’s listing ban hangs in the balance after 4-day hearing

Nov 24, 2025

Zillow and Compass endured a four-day hearing this week over the portal's listing access standards. A judge will now determine if Zillow can enforce these standards while Compass's lawsuit continues.

Coldwell Banker nabs 1,300-agent affiliate from Berkshire Hathaway

Nov 24, 2025

Coldwell Banker Envision will have offices in Downtown Los Angeles, Long Beach, Huntington Beach and elsewhere in Southern California.

3 under-the-radar trends from October’s Intel Index survey

Nov 24, 2025

For many agents and brokers, the housing market feels stuck in place. Here's what's been moving the needle in recent weeks, according to Intel's monthly survey of real estate professionals.

How this team leader built a 90% repeat and referral business

Nov 24, 2025

On this episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, Amy Stockberger breaks down her Lifetime Home Support model, which helped her team become No. 1 in South Dakota, building a 90 percent repeat and referral business.

Home investors’ strategies vary by location: Here’s where they’re getting the most for their money

Nov 24, 2025

Data shows the biggest discounts emerging in markets where prices lag the national median but rent potential stays high

Everything you need to know about social media in under 1,100 words

Nov 23, 2025

Social media allows great real estate agents to stay visible, connected and valuable to the people and communities they serve, Jimmy Burgess writes.

AI slop is flooding social feeds and reshaping real estate marketing

Nov 22, 2025

AI-generated content is rapidly reshaping the digital landscape, creating a noisier, less reliable environment for clients. As synthetic video fills social feeds, agents will need stronger authenticity, clearer messaging and real expertise to stand out.