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Agents break free: How non-NAR MLSs and associations are redefining independence
Contributor and broker Holly Brink says that alternative MLSs and associations across the country are offering agents the long-overdue flexibility they need.

Why this vocal NAR critic thinks you should stay a Realtor
Before making a decision about Realtor membership, Darryl Davis writes, consider how foundational the National Association of Realtors is to who we are as professionals.

What 19 monks walking 2,300 miles taught me about focus, presence and client management
In an industry obsessed with being "always on," Molly McKinley writes, these monastics are demonstrating something agents desperately need to relearn.

When ‘off-market’ becomes the default, who really benefits?
Maybe the MLS isn’t perfect, broker Dennis Norman writes, but it’s still the only tool we have that puts listings in front of everyone, not just the ones invited behind the curtain.

.Realestate expands into full branding, marketing services
The National Association of Realtors partner now offers branding and marketing services, which includes website creation, customer relationship management and AI-powered search engine optimization.

Investor calls CoStar’s residential project a ‘fiasco,’ slams Homes.com spending
A major New York hedge fund has called on CoStar to divest or shut down its residential real estate business after heavy spending on Homes.com.

30 years of disruption: How Inman Connect became the front row seat to a changing industry
Marc Andreessen, Charlie Rose, Arianna Huffington, Larry Page, Rich Barton, Rupert Murdoch and many others have all made headlines from the Inman Connect stage over the decades.

Affordability comes from small wins, not One Big, Beautiful Bill
Progress will come from dozens of reforms — legislative, regulatory, executive and local — each removing one obstacle, lowering one cost or opening one more door, Craig Cheatham writes.

How your brokerage’s audit could turn into a regulatory nightmare
In this episode of their "True Crimes" podcast, Troy Palmquist discusses real-life cases with compliance expert Summer Goralik and points out the red flags agents need to watch for to ensure their brokerage is on the up-and-up.

Social media for the rest of us: A pragmatist’s view for agents
Building a social media following is not the same as being a good advisor, and views don't always translate into effective representation, Jen Berbas writes.

Rocket Companies hit with lawsuit alleging mortgage steering, RESPA violations
Three homebuyer plaintiffs sued Rocket Companies on Monday, alleging the company violated RESPA through its lead referral program for real estate agents.

Agentic AI is Here: The Broker Cheat Code for Driving Consistent Performance at Scale


Mentorship isn’t optional: Why new agents need guidance, guardrails
If you are new to real estate, you don’t need to know everything, Kevelyn Guzman writes. You need people who will step in, slow you down and help you see around corners.

Real estate’s obsession with hustle has a hidden cost
Andrew Flachner will interview Sahil Bloom live at Inman Connect New York on how agents and leaders can rethink success in a demanding industry.

Indianapolis crowned the most ‘buyer-friendly’ market in 2026
The South, Midwest and Mid-Atlantic dominated Zillow's buyer-friendly markets list, with homebuyers finding favorable pricing trends and greater negotiation leverage.

Homebuyers canceled deals at their highest rate ever in December
Homebuyers in the U.S. canceled about 40,000 purchase agreements during the month of December — a record for any December dating back to at least 2017.

Non-Realtor access has altered the MLS landscape. How common is it?
Since the National Association of Realtors announced its policy change, more MLSs have provided updates on their membership requirements. Here's what Intel has learned surveying hundreds of real estate agents in recent months.

The Byron Effect: A legacy of leadership, service and results
The real impact of your work rarely shows up at the closing table. Instead, it echoes throughout the years as your clients live their lives and make the memories that matter to them.