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MLSs, lead gen, Liquid Death: Inman’s Top 5
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:03:47
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»

Industry veterans launch real estate true crime podcast
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:35:15
Troy Palmquist and Summer Goralik have teamed up to create "True Crimes of Real Estate," which they describe as an "investigative-style podcast" focused on housing industry issues. read more»

The world is an uncertain place. Mauricio Umansky is focused on growth and survival
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 9:55:36
Ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect New York, The Agency CEO discussed mergers and acquisitions, NAR, and global uncertainty. read more»

Stop trying to ‘scale’: Why revenue ‘stacking’ is the strategy you need
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 9:00:29
The industry is obsessed with "scaling," but the term has become a vague placeholder. Instead, Zac Kennedy writes, we should embrace the “stacking” method. read more»

Showing up, being relevant in an AI age: A new era for real estate SEO
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 3:43:12
Firms winning in the AI age are intentionally choosing tools and strategies that directly support their position as the local authority, Chris Morrison writes. read more»

5 rental metrics smart agents track to maximize NOI
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 2:41:28
Smart agents, particularly those who also own rental property, are layering rental performance data on top of traditional pricing analysis to guide better decisions and protect net operating income. read more»

Asset vs. income: Why most businesses don’t compound 
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 0:38:57
Self-employment can be a rational and rewarding choice, Nick Schlekeway writes, but it should not be mistaken for building an asset that compounds. read more»

7 daily habits that keep a real estate pipeline full — in any market
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:37:24
Implement these habits into your daily routine, coach Darryl Davis writes. Your pipeline won’t fill overnight, but it will fill quietly and repeatedly through consistent action. read more»

Humaniz to launch AI-driven real estate agent recruiting platform
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:03:13
Humaniz is betting on AI and proprietary data to reinvent real estate recruiting, breaking the industry’s dependence on MLS-based agent records. read more»

The Alexander brothers are headed to trial. Catch up on the latest
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:58:56
For those who didn't catch all the coverage since allegations first surfaced against them in spring 2024 — or for those who simply need a refresher — these are the key points to keep in mind as the Alexander brothers' trial starts on Monday. read more»

The merger’s done. Now what? Take the Intel Index survey today
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:06:31
Each month, hundreds of real estate agents, brokers, executives and investors contribute to one of real estate's most ambitious monthly efforts to document changes to the industry. Add your insights. Take the survey. read more»

How to get a buyer’s offer accepted (even if it’s not the highest)
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:44:00
Learn how to craft a buyer offer that feels smarter, safer and easier to accept, with help from coach Darryl Davis. read more»

Pending sales sink as buyers ‘wait and see’ for spring
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:09:21
Pending home sales declined 9.3 percent month over month in December, as a dip in mortgage rates failed to outweigh consumers concerns about high home prices and the overall economy. read more»

Industry vet Chris Heller joins Place as Chief Revenue Officer
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:00:39
As part of the next phase in Place's growth strategy, the 30-year industry vet will oversee revenue strategy across all facets of the Place platform. read more»

Here’s a 5-step plan to fix the IDX mess and implement real reform
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 9:00:50
A lot of people treat IDX reform like it is an agent compensation issue, Josh Ries writes, but it's a consumer clarity issue that turns into an agent compensation issue. read more»

I wrote a book in 48 hours. Here’s what AI did (and didn’t do)
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 2:50:16
New Inman contributor Ryan Garson writes that, while AI won't replace your expertise, it can help you organize your thoughts, research real-world perspectives and identify existing content gaps. read more»

Use these 3 major mortgage shifts to generate listing and buyer leads 
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:45:55
Bernice Ross writes that the time to jump over the January slump is now, thanks to three recent shifts in the mortgage market that may yield new prospects from the data you already have. read more»

NAR economist says ‘we’re not anywhere near’ a recession
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:31:04
Lawrence Yun shared his economic outlook Wednesday, saying that despite volatility the U.S. is still on track for 4 to 5 percent growth next quarter. read more»