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Compass sues Zillow over private listings ban
The antitrust suit, filed Monday in the Southern District of New York, accuses Zillow of using anticompetitive behavior to “protect its monopoly and revenues in violation of the antitrust laws.” Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect San Diego is...
As spring heated up, more agents dealt with opportunistic clients
In the first spring since new rules went into effect, agents told Intel they were more likely to field a hard bargain from a buyer or seller — a trend that squeezed buyer-side commissions from multiple angles. This report is available exclusively to subscribers...
How technology challenges and charges today’s agents
Driven by technological advancements and shifting consumer expectations, the real estate industry is undergoing a transformation, presenting both challenges and opportunities. In our recent research report, “The State of Real Estate Marketing,” we found that agents...
Transforming real estate with AI-powered solutions
The real estate landscape is evolving, and artificial intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of this transformation. For residential real estate agents, adopting the latest technology is no longer optional — it’s essential. AI in real estate isn’t just a passing trend;...
Trending: TikTok sales, Meta fails and what actually works
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Pulte wages war on Fed Chair Jerome Powell, blaming him for high home prices
The chair of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, Fannie and Freddie has spent the past day calling on Powell to step down, saying he’s responsible for high home prices. Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect San Diego is where you turn...
Struggling agents, 3 mins with Trump, ChatGPT revolution: Top 5
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How changing demographics are reshaping the luxury market
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The price isn’t right? How to talk sellers through their concerns
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Sellers don’t care about your fancy CRM. They care how you use it
Broker and lead gen consultant Josh Ries shares strategies for demonstrating to sellers how your tech tools will get the results they’re looking for. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros, connect with the...
Despite weak demand, brokerages logged revenue growth this spring
The progress came even as competition for listings cooled across the country. Inman breaks down how the industry navigated the spring homebuyer season using insights powered by Market View. This is a monthly breakdown of national market data powered by Inman Market...
Inman Market View: See how your local real estate data stacks up
With interactive maps and charts, Inman’s data team helps track the course of 500 local housing markets in this new monthly series. This is the first installment of Inman Market View, an ongoing monthly data series. The goal: to put more local data in the hands of the...
How homeowners, not builders, are driving Denver’s inventory boom
This is a deep dive into a local real estate market powered by Inman Market View. The goal: To put more local data in the hands of the Inman community, and to place it in a context that’s highly relevant for the U.S. brokerage industry. One of the biggest housing...
Stop undervaluing your work: Say no with confidence, own your worth
When you say yes to something misaligned, you’re saying no to your deeper purpose, Debra Trappen writes. Discover the power of saying no and claiming your value. Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect San Diego is where you turn uncertainty into...
Hiring a home staging company? Ask these essential questions first
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YouTuber Kyler Ferris unveils video mega team after return to eXp
Ferris has launched what eXp Realty calls a “first-of-its-kind video-powered mega team” in Houston, in partnership with eXp real estate agent and YouTube creator Joe Rodriguez. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real...
24-year-old Twitch streamer Adin Ross buys $26M Florida mansion
The controversial Grand Theft Auto streamer secured the 10-acre property with a $12.7 million mortgage. The sellers are aerospace executives who built a new home on the estate in 2024. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of...
It’s not just KW! Compass was hit with a telemarketing lawsuit, too
A renter outside Portland, Oregon, sued Compass this week, saying its agents contacted her despite her phone being on the National Do Not Call Registry and multiple requests to stop calling. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands...
TurboTenant, Rent Butter integrate to smooth tenant screening
TurboTenant’s integration of Rent Butter will embed what the companies are calling “near-instant” credit and background checks into the application process, removing it as a secondary, stand-alone action in the application ecosystem. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman...
Housing starts plunge 10% in May to lowest level since 2020
New residential construction made progress in completions but largely fell short on starts and permits, according to new data released Wednesday by the US Census Bureau and HUD. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real...
Lone Wolf inks integration partnership with Follow Up Boss
Customers of both Lone Wolf and Follow Up Boss no longer have to worry about separate logins or jumping between applications thanks to a new partnership between the popular software brands. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands...
Sellers leave money on the table with privately sold listings
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Keller Williams hit with new telemarketing lawsuit in New York
A New York homeowner claims text messages sent by an associate broker at Keller Williams amounted to an “invasion of her privacy” and a violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of...
Anywhere cuts earnings estimate by 10% amid sluggish 2025 sales
The company now expects to earn as much as 10 percent less this quarter than it expected in April, according to a new SEC filing. The company’s stock price fell sharply in early trading hours. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join...
These are the paint colors that will raise the value of your next listing
Bedroom: Navy Blue This “moody hue” is set to bring peace, serenity, depth and elegance to the bedroom. Deep navy blue is rated the top choice for bedroom paint colors, and could net your client $1,815 more. Living Room: Charcoal Gray Charcoal is emerging as a power...
Builder sentiment plunges as hesitant buyers shift to sidelines
Nearly 40 percent of homebuilders cut prices in June, the highest portion since the National Association of Home Builders began tracking the cuts. A decline in single-family starts is projected this year. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego....
Massachusetts bans sellers from encouraging waived inspections
The new policy was signed into law by Governor Maura Healey during the first week in June and is included in the state’s larger Affordable Homes Act. The law will apply to sales after Oct. 15, 2025. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join...
Compass AI is poised to bring agents ‘massive productivity gains’
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Opendoor reaches $39M settlement in pricing algorithm suit
IBuyer Opendoor on Friday agreed to pay $39 million to settle a federal securities class-action suit that accused the real estate tech company of misleading investors about its homebuying algorithm. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join...
Anthony Lamacchia had 3 minutes with Trump. This is what he told him
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AI in real estate: The agent’s guide to the ChatGPT revolution
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Want steady income? Pay yourself 1st. Build wealth 2nd
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Frank Lloyd Wright’s prairie-style DeRhodes House lists near $1.18M
The first home that late American architect Frank Lloyd Wright ever built in Indiana, near the beginning of his storied career — and one of just two in South Bend — has just hit the market for $1.175 million. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San...
MV Realty begins letting Florida clients out of 40-year contracts
The company offered thousands of quick cash loans in exchange for 40-year exclusive listing agreements that a judge found violated the law and issued an injunction stopping the practice. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of...
Considering a career move? Start by asking these 8 questions
Your next professional move should be driven by vision and intention, not pressure, as you continue to develop your career, Coldwell Banker Affiliates’ Jason Waugh writes. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate...
Down payments set shrinking course for 1st time in 2 years
Down payments are declining even as home prices are rising because buyers are facing affordability challenges or opting to reserve more of their cash because of economic uncertainty, Redfin said. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join...
Low-fee brokers can offer quality, full service for less: Watchdog
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2 Americas: Housing markets the Great Rebalancing has left behind
The market has undeniably shifted from the extreme seller’s environment of the early pandemic. But in much of the U.S., buyers still face substantial inventory constraints, an Intel analysis shows. This report is available exclusively to subscribers of Inman Intel,...
7 real estate problems agents face — and how to crush them like a pro
When you hit a bump in the road in your real estate career, you’ll know how to handle it and push through with these tips from coach Darryl Davis. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros, connect with the Inman...
The good, the bad, the ugly: What to know before you buy an Airbnb
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Thanks, Dad: What men really want this Father’s Day
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Trending: Trial Reels, smarter ads and AI-powered reach
The platforms are evolving fast, but the real estate playbook remains simple: Show up often, tell better stories and leverage tools that help the right clients find you. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros,...
The super dads of real estate: A Father’s Day tribute
As we celebrate Father’s Day, Ashley Harris recognizes her father, her husband and the dads who lead with presence — in every form that takes. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros, connect with the Inman...
Are you hungry for 15 Dad Jokes just in time for Father’s Day?
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Investors contemplate options amid market shift: The Download
As investors see local markets and rental prices soften, they’ve started to unload underperforming inventory at a record pace. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros, connect with the Inman Community, and gain...
Trump looks to South Korea to bring down mortgage rates
Overseas investors hold about $1.36 trillion in U.S. mortgage debt, with Japan, China, Taiwan and Canada accounting for 61 percent of that total. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros, connect with the Inman...
Homesellers fight to keep legal battle with eXp, Weichert alive
The real estate brokerages want to pause a commission case known as Gibson while they wrap up a different lawsuit. But the Gibson homeseller plaintiffs don’t want their case put on ice. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of...
Compass CEO Reffkin continues anti-Zillow social media blitz
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Some markets look vulnerable as home price appreciation cools
Experts polled by Fannie Mae expect national home prices to keep climbing, but see Austin, Tampa, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Miami and Phoenix as markets most likely to see price declines. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of...
What converts: 5 essentials for high-impact agent websites
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