Real Estate News

REMAX chose Real after weighing rival bids, SEC filings show
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:00:29
SEC filings show REMAX contacted nine potential deal partners and, ultimately, weighed two final bids before choosing Real. read more»

NAR spells out broker duties for office exclusives, pre-marketing
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:27:03
NAR published new guidance clarifying what agents and brokers must explain and disclose when sellers choose an office exclusive or pre-marketing listing, plus rules on active-listing status and Clear Cooperation Policy compliance. read more»

Success isn’t the finish line
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:57:43
Mauricio Umansky shares strategies for rethinking your definitions of achievement and growth. read more»

Agents revolt, CEOs battle, Kelley Blue Book jumps in: Top 5
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:36:25
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»

Real-REMAX merger heads to final shareholder votes in August
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:26:56
SEC filings reveal the path toward closing, with Real and REMAX shareholders still required to approve key parts of the transaction. read more»

ARA backs MAR in fight against Missouri income tax bill
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:00:26
Missouri lawmakers are looking to axe the state income tax. However, local professionals are concerned that it will lead to the enactment of transfer taxes. read more»

The prospecting method that beats cold calling every time
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 8:00:15
Looking for more control in your lead-gen conversations? Coach Darryl Davis shares how ringless voicemail can make your outreach more impactful. read more»

Zillow expands AI push with Google Gemini rental integration
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:50:26
The Seattle-based home search leader said on Thursday that Zillow Rentals is now live as a connected app inside Gemini and Gemini Spark. read more»

Most agents think they’re selling homes. That’s the problem
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:11:04
The next decade will likely widen the gap between agents who chase transactions and those who control inventory, coach Verl Workman writes. read more»

Bright MLS will let sellers suppress prices, addresses from portals
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:00:17
The nation’s second-largest MLS is rolling out seller-directed display suppression — price, address, photos, days on market and price history — on fully syndicated listings. read more»

NAR’s Lawrence Yun: Home sales stuck near 4M for 4th year
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:00:07
Existing-home sales fell 2.4 percent in June, but Chief Economist Lawrence Yun's take on the numbers goes deeper than the topline data. He says the market hasn't been this stuck since 2008 and without a foreclosure crisis to explain it. read more»

NAR Accountability Project victim statements dropped from NAR’s subpoena of ARA
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:14:15
The National Association of Realtors is no longer asking for access to victim statements from the 2023 NAR Accountability Project. read more»

Mike Miedler: Agents and consumers need real choices to navigate today’s market
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:04:50
The Century 21 CEO talks AI, leadership and what it takes to find success in a complex market, whether you're an agent or a client. read more»

Are you ready to help your sellers if they become accidental landlords?
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:47:05
The number of accidental landlords is on the rise, RentRedi's Ryan Barone writes. Here's how to help your seller clients make the transition successfully. read more»

Existing-home sales fall 2.4% in June as prices hit record high
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:39:11
Existing-home sales fell 2.4 percent in June as prices hit a record $440,600, NAR reports. Redfin data shows pending sales already rebounding on a brief rate dip. read more»

Zillow takes Zillow Pro nationwide after 8-month rollout
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:00:12
The platform bundles Follow Up Boss, My Agent and Agent Profiles with Zillow exclusive data and AI features. read more»

How to price for the search range, not seller preference
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 8:30:19
The real estate portal is your listing's front door, coach Darryl Davis writes. Price for the ranges reflected there, so your listing gets seen by more buyers. read more»

Rechat CEO: The next 3 years will decide who thrives for the next 30
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 8:00:47
Rechat CEO Shayan Hamidi on why real estate doesn't need more software, just a connected AI workforce, and what agents' day-to-day will look like in 5 years. read more»