Real Estate News

The follow-up mistake most agents make (and what AI won’t tell you)
Wed, 13 May 2026 23:00:28
Lead with consistency and authenticity to make your follow-up more effective and to ensure you're top-of-mind when it's time for a lead to transact, coach Darryl Davis writes. read more»

What does a new Fed chair mean for real estate agents?
Wed, 13 May 2026 20:52:09
With Kevin Warsh confirmed as Federal Reserve chair, industry leaders share what his approach to monetary policy could mean for rates and affordability. read more»

The real estate brokerage model isn’t broken. It’s evolving
Wed, 13 May 2026 20:37:10
The brokerage model isn’t broken, The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin writes, but it is being tested, forcing all of us to focus on what actually matters and where we’re adding value. read more»

BrightMLS is latest to partner with Compass, expand nationwide
Wed, 13 May 2026 19:27:09
CEO Brian Donnellan confirms that Compass has committed to providing its nationwide listings data to the mega-MLS. read more»

New York City can’t afford to misread its own market
Wed, 13 May 2026 18:30:33
New Contributor Michael Rossi says affordable housing will not get a “foot in the door” with the proposed pied-à-terre tax revenue plan, while condo owners may try to swiftly “outfox” larger tax bills. read more»

Build, baby, build: C21 CEO Mike Miedler’s take on the Housing Act
Wed, 13 May 2026 17:39:58
Century 21 CEO Mike Miedler said that regulating institutional investors won't do much for the market, but the Act's other provisions could change the game for homebuyers. read more»

Forget buyer’s market vs. seller’s market. 2026 is just plain weird
Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:36
More deals are falling through, scams are rising and half of sellers won't budge. What top agents are really seeing in spring 2026. read more»

The Agency, rennie form exclusive new development partnership
Wed, 13 May 2026 15:57:09
The Agency has formed an exclusive partnership with rennie, a Vancouver-based real estate services firm, to offer developers a combined platform spanning pre-development strategy through final sellout. read more»

Mortgage applications up after buyers ‘shrugged off’ uncertainty
Wed, 13 May 2026 15:01:35
An uncertain economic landscape will likely have "consumers moving cautiously on big financial decisions," according to one economist. read more»

EXp CEO sees opening with legacy franchisees amid consolidation
Wed, 13 May 2026 8:39:31
“There are a lot of folks who woke up under new ownership,” eXp Realty CEO Pareja said, describing many brokerage leaders in the M&A moment. read more»

The off-market myth: How listing fragmentation is hurting buyers and agents
Wed, 13 May 2026 8:00:56
The increasing prevalence of off-market listings has buyers feeling like they're missing out, new Inman contributor Michael Nourmand writes. Here's how to provide clarity and transparency now. read more»

More agents, less productivity. What brokerage data really shows
Wed, 13 May 2026 8:00:15
From agent movement to recruiting strategies, Courted’s Sean Soderstrom explains why most companies aren’t measuring what actually matters. read more»

Why I use ‘coming soon’ and what it actually protects
Wed, 13 May 2026 8:00:12
When paired with clear rules, disciplined execution and a focus on maximizing buyer participation, coming-soon status becomes a powerful part of a larger strategy, new Inman contributor Linda Edelwich writes. read more»

EXp’s acquisition of NextHome: Culture may be the deciding factor
Tue, 12 May 2026 20:36:30
Amid real estate industry consolidation, Michael Valdes writes, the true test of success is how well brokerages are able to combine cultures after a merger. read more»

Don’t let corporate decisions turn into hostility toward agents
Tue, 12 May 2026 20:29:52
While real estate agents may hold different viewpoints on policy, coach Darryl Davis writes, let's not forget that we're all working toward the same goals. read more»

Jason Waugh tapped for return to HomeServices of America
Tue, 12 May 2026 18:59:55
Jason Waugh, currently president of Coldwell Banker Affiliates, will rejoin HomeServices first on enterprise initiatives before stepping into the HSF Affiliates CEO role next year. read more»

Listing data should start with brokerages before MLSs: HomeServices CEO
Tue, 12 May 2026 17:41:37
Chris Kelly says the new Cotality-built platform is not an MLS workaround or private-listing network, but a way to control listing data flow. read more»

Zillow sues Compass and Chicago’s MLS over private listing battle
Tue, 12 May 2026 17:01:17
The complaint also says that Compass ended its direct listing feed to Zillow for all brokerages and affiliates nationwide on Friday. read more»