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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.

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.