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Tech, scale and strategy fuel Q1 wins across real estate

May 15, 2025

From Zillow’s return to profit to CoStar’s continued growth, Q1 earnings reveal how companies are adapting — and competing — in a shifting market.

5 top tips for retaining real estate agents in 2025

May 15, 2025

Want agents to stay? Build a brokerage they’re proud to call home with culture, care and connection at the core, broker-owner Jessica Souza writes.

Broker Spotlight: Phil Immel, Pacific Sotheby’s International 

May 15, 2025

Find out how this highly sought-after real estate expert and media personality continues to break records while guiding the next generation of real estate superstars.

HqO seeks to modernize commercial property operations

May 15, 2025

HqO is a software company that provides enterprise-level real estate experience solutions to the commercial real estate industry. Its newest release promises to integrate tenant lifecycle, asset management and building operations.

7 Instagram features agents should use (but probably don’t)

May 15, 2025

Go beyond the basics with these under-the-radar Instagram tools that can help you boost reach, build trust and create real conversion opportunities, marketing expert Alyssa Stalker writes.

Vija Williams joins eXp Realty, launches UPGRADE community

May 15, 2025

Respected real estate leader and coach Vija Williams has officially joined eXp Realty and launched UPGRADE, a new community designed to transform the lives of real estate professionals, professionally and holistically. At its core, UPGRADE (Unlock Potential, Grow Real Estate, And Design Everything) is a growth initiative aimed at helping agents, team leaders and brokerage owners reach the next level in business, wealth and mindset. 

Zillow settles with NYC broker who sued StreetEasy over fees

May 15, 2025

Broker George T. Spyridakis alleged the rental listing platform effectively "masked" listings but still charged daily marketing fees. He moved to withdraw the case this week after reaching a settlement with Zillow.

Keller Williams pledges support for inclusion with Natalie Davis hire

May 15, 2025

Davis, a broker and coach, will replace Julia Lashay Israel as Keller Williams' head of Community Growth. The appointment reflects the franchisor's commitment to inclusivity, executives said.

Keller Williams pledges support for DEI with Natalie Davis appointment

May 15, 2025

Davis, a broker and coach, will replace Julia Lashay Israel as Keller Williams' head of Community Growth. The appointment reflects the franchisor's commitment to inclusivity, executives said.

The $30K lockbox: Stop phoning in your luxury listings

May 15, 2025

More and more agents are showing homes north of the million-dollar mark with tactics that should only be used on mid-range or lower listings, Troy Palmquist writes.

Leading with vision and innovation: An interview with Tim Macy

May 15, 2025

Amy Chorew speaks with Real broker and team leader Tim Macy about building and growing a sustainable team in any market.

Friday is the cutoff for Inman Innovator Award nominations

May 15, 2025

Last call out to the Inman community for nominations for those fueling a culture of creativity, pushing boundaries and leading change. Innovator award nominations close May 16.