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Clarity, strategy, momentum: Inside the agenda for Inman On Tour Nashville
On April 22, Inman On Tour lands at the Country Music Hall of Fame for a one-day experience built for agents who want direction in a shifting market. From consolidation to AI to back-to-basics lead generation, every session is designed to answer one pressing question: What should you be doing right now to win?

Old tricks, new tech? Opendoor reboots in-house mortgage
Opendoor is testing an in-house mortgage product, reviving its lending ambitions as it pushes toward a fully integrated, end-to-end transaction platform.

The real money in real estate isn’t just commissions 
Coldwell Banker Warburg's Kevelyn Guzman breaks down ancillary income streams for agents, including referral networks, investments, speaking and content.

5 telltale signs an agent has ‘commission breath’
An agent's single-minded focus on commission only can bring chaos to a brokerage, managing broker Derek Carlson writes. Here's what to watch for when you're recruiting top talent.

Being found in the age of AI: The collapse of the ‘I’m the best’ era
Attention is now rented, and authority is infrastructure, Molly McKinley and Lauren Henss write. That means instead of the attention economy, we are now operating in the trust economy.

How the KISS principle works in a noisy real estate industry
"Keeping it simple" is an essential principle for real estate success. Find out how broker-owner Joey Conner puts it into practice for better recruiting and retention.

What high-performing real estate agents do differently from the rest
Most agents use the same tools, chase the same clients and wonder why they plateau, coach Darryl Davis writes. Here's what the top performers do differently.

Ownwell raises $50M to grow its property tax appeal fintech
Ownwell has raised $50 million to expand its AI-powered property tax appeal platform, betting that rising homeownership costs will drive demand for automated tax relief.

Despite its record length, Trump’s State of the Union falls short on housing details
During a one-hour-and-47-minute-long speech, President Trump had few words to share on issues important to real estate professionals, like affordable housing, mortgage rates or the inventory crisis.

Rechat and Canva partner with new integration feature (EXCLUSIVE)
With the integration, Rechat will provide Canva directly with brokerage listing details, making the creation of marketing materials for agents and properties on the platform seamless.

How this broker went from homeless to 100 deals a year
On this episode, Colorado-based broker, Shawn Carroll shares how he built a 100-deal-a-year business in a town of 20,000 people without cold calling, buying internet leads or chasing trends.

Attention listing agents: ‘Buyer beware’ won’t prevent a lawsuit
Unlike a car salesman or a furniture retailer, Darryl Davis writes, agents operate under a license issued by the state. That license comes with fiduciary duties.

The retirement conversation that instantly elevates your authority
Agents who confidently address retirement planning don’t just sell homes, Jeff Sibel writes. They become the trusted authority in their market.

CoStar continues defense of Homes.com strategy
CEO Andy Florance said Homes.com has the winning short- and long-term strategy after revealing that the company kept adding paid members in 2025.

90% of podcasts don’t last past 3 episodes. Here’s how to keep going
New contributor Tim Garrity shares tips for building your brand reputation and client relationships by staying consistent with your podcast.

Rev­o­lu­tion next: What ICNY 2026 re­veals about real estate’s future
As tech tools change, Roland Kampmeyer writes, the real estate professional must double down on the things that only humans can do with service and sensitivity.

EXp touts ‘relentless execution’ as it reports growing losses in 2025
EXp had a full-year net loss of $22.7 million, up from $16.8 million in 2024. However, the company also grew revenue and worked to trim operating expenses.

Watchdog: Beef up referral fee disclosure or prepare for lawsuits
A report released on Tuesday by the Consumer Policy Center suggested lawsuits will follow if brokerages, real estate portals and regulators don’t step in and add transparency first.