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Acquired brands are warming to Compass tech — but divided on Private Exclusives: Intel survey
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:00:18
A new Inman Intel survey goes inside the Compass-Anywhere merger — including insights from 155 real estate agents and 39 brokerage leaders from within the newly combined organization. read more»

Freedman: Free market scores an early victory over PLNs
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:00:01
Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman looks at Zillow's early win in its fight with Compass and its implications for the future of PLNs. read more»

Stop chasing leads: How ‘boring’ built this $750M brokerage
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 9:00:57
On this episode, broker Eric Bramlett dives deep into the systems, philosophy and people that power his high-retention (90 percent), high-referral brokerage of 148 agents. read more»

The ICNY conversations you can’t afford to miss: The Download
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 9:00:29
This week's Download puts together some of the most impactful individual conversations that occurred at Inman Connect New York, plus how-tos to help you do more this spring. read more»

What’s in, what’s out: 5 marketing shifts you can’t ignore
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 9:00:23
Every market shift creates opportunity, but only for those willing to adjust, Jimmy Burgess writes. The agents who grow fastest are the ones doing what works now. read more»

HomeServices CEO on private listings: ‘Is it ultimately better for the consumer?’
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 21:50:21
At Inman Connect New York, real estate executives Chris Kelly, Stuart Siegel and Joe Skousen discussed artificial intelligence, consolidation and whether private listings help consumers. read more»

Interactive dashboard: Explore results of January’s Intel survey
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 20:50:04
Inman is launching a new survey-results dashboard tool for Intel subscribers. Explore and analyze data from January's survey of real estate agents and brokerage leaders, broken down by region and brokerage type. Track historical trends over time. read more»

RealScout scores a hat trick with massive AI-led update to platform
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 19:13:14
California proptech leader RealScout has released a trio of updates geared at helping agents optimize their MLS search and navigate client follow-ups with greater ease and precision. read more»

Judge denies Compass request to stop Zillow’s listing policy
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:04:21
Compass filed the lawsuit last summer and asked the court to stop Zillow from enforcing its Listing Access Standards. In a Friday ruling, the judge said Compass "has not shown a likelihood of success." read more»

CoStar continues Homes.com defense amid investor pushback
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:42:59
The parent company of the Homes.com real estate portal said the "investment phase" is over, and that selling or abandoning the site would be premature. read more»

Realtor.com reports growth as parent CEO calls rival Homes.com ‘at least a fixer-upper’
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:33:55
Realtor.com's parent company saw revenue increase 10 percent year over year. The CEO of the firm that owns the portal took the opportunity to call rival Homes.com a potential "knockdown." read more»

KW settles, merger fallout, and Reffkin at ICNY: Inman’s Top 5
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:21:28
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. read more»

Rocket, Redfin, Uber Eats and the algorithm-driven Super Bowl shift
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:09:05
The Super Bowl is still the biggest stage in advertising, but the smartest brands aren’t treating it as a one-night spectacle. This year’s most effective campaigns show how the Big Game has become a credibility signal, one that feeds algorithms, extends digital momentum and builds trust through participation, purpose and follow-through. read more»

3 ways artificial intelligence will reshape real estate in 2026
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:06:00
From agentic AI to cybersecurity threats, Inman Connect New York revealed how artificial intelligence is reshaping real estate — and why agents must adapt now. read more»

NAR President: ‘We don’t dictate what’s right and wrong’
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 9:45:19
As the industry heads for a debate over the future of multiple listing services, "we're not going to get involved," Kevin Brown said on stage at Inman Connect New York. read more»

How agents can help their clients become homeowners in 2026
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 9:30:14
With affordability continuing to challenge first-time buyers, agents can stand out by helping clients think creatively about what’s possible, ERA's Alex Vidal writes. read more»

10 ways to apply an Olympian mindset to real estate
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 9:00:12
Learn how Olympic athlete and luxury real estate advisor Jill Henneberg leverages preparation, adaptability and the ability to perform decisively under pressure. read more»

Making the shift: Why I chose a cloud-based brokerage model
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 22:35:36
Making the decision to change your brokerage model can be tedious, writes broker Sean McConnell. It's not just about splits and logos; it's about future-proofing your business. read more»