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Buyer’s agents charge too much? An agent’s response to the CPC

Dec 3, 2025

The Consumer Policy Center still thinks commissions are too high. Cara Ameer writes that buyers and their agents should be allowed to determine the value of competent representation.

A 15-year Zillow veteran gives his take on today’s portal wars

Dec 3, 2025

Lofty’s Andrew Wild joined Zillow as employee No. 60 — when he left, it had grown past 6,000. After stops at Tom Ferry and Final Offer. On this episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, he’s sharing predictions for where the industry is headed next.

Ridley founder says platforms, not agents, will be at the center of the transaction

Dec 3, 2025

The self-sale company just secured new funding. Meanwhile, CEO Mike Chambers says his company wants 'to support agents' who are 'unapologetically consumer first.'

The AI efficiency revolution: Your 2026 competitive edge starts here

Dec 3, 2025

Troy Palmquist writes that the agents who win next year won’t be the ones working hardest; they’ll be the ones working smartest with game-changing AI tools.

6 professionals every brokerage needs on its bench in 2026

Dec 2, 2025

The right brokerage leadership team will make or break next year, Julia Lashay Israel writes. Get the right partners in place early, and your goals become a launchpad.

This company is bringing W2-type benefits to real estate agents

Dec 2, 2025

RLTYco's new offering, RLTY Blue, provides corporate-grade discounts on services such as photographers, digital tools, VIP transportation, wellness services, luxury goods and more.

Redfin on 2026: Affordability improves, sales rise only slightly

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.

This team is jumping on the private listing platform trend (EXCLUSIVE)

Dec 2, 2025

One of the top teams in Massachusetts has created its own team-led private listing network, as more brokerages compete to hold clients' listings on their own platforms.

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.