Real Estate News

Zillow’s Errol Samuelson hits back at Compass
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:40:09
Samuelson said on Tuesday that Compass CEO Robert Reffkin was not "truthful" and took issue with the way Compass has defined a polarizing Zillow listing rule. read more»

Reffkin floats idea for national MLS, says Compass previously declined to make a deal with Zillow
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:41:27
Compass CEO kept his sights on NAR, MLSs, which he says are too restrictive, and Zillow in his call for widespread reform of the existing status quo in real estate. read more»

CEOs: Real estate moving toward a ‘United, Delta, American’ moment
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:56:15
At ICNY, Leo Pareja, Erik Carlson and Michael Liebowitz mused on the Compass-Anywhere merger, private listing networks and how the industry might consolidate into a few powerful brands, like the U.S. airline industry. read more»

New strategic partnerships yield 2 new AI platforms
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:21:42
AI platform Purlin and offer negotiation marketplace Final Offer have merged to create an all-encompassing, end-to-end AI platform, while celebrity agent James Harris has teamed up with Afterpay co-founders to launch the residential real estate AI operating system Breezy. read more»

LPT Aperture Holdings acquires Humaniz and Reside
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:36:10
With the acquisition, all companies will remain independent when it comes to operations and will retain their current leadership. Humaniz and Reside will also continue to be available to teams at any brokerage in the industry. read more»

Brad Inman: ‘We’re entering the 5th industry revolution’
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:39:29
The founder of Inman argued on stage Tuesday that artificial intelligence will have a massive effect on business — and that it'll reward "accountability and responsibility." read more»

Bess Freedman cautions ‘vigilance’ with private listing networks
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:00:32
In advance of her ICNY appearance, Inman caught up with Freedman to get her take on recent headlines, hot button topics and to find out what she's looking forward to at the event. read more»

You are not Zillow, and your conversion rate proves it
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 9:00:31
Stop trying to close leads on the first click to your real estate agent website, Josh Ries writes. Start trying to earn the next step instead. read more»

Keller Williams settles Batton commission lawsuit for $20M
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 1:00:14
The Batton cases are among those filed by homebuyers and have remained in litigation, even as suits from homesellers wound down. read more»

Why secondary markets are America’s real real estate story
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 21:56:33
Those who understand emerging markets will be the ones clients trust, Blake O'Shaughnessy writes, while those focused only on legacy luxury markets risk missing where demand is actually forming. read more»

Real estate is still a people business. Your community matters more than ever
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 21:01:37
Broker and Inman Ambassador Dina Williams shares her thoughts on why community is what shapes life, business and the industry that she loves. read more»

Virtual vs. local assistant? You’re asking the wrong question
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:38:18
Virtual assistants offer leverage. Local assistants protect your brand. Understanding the difference, Troy Palmquist writes, is what separates scalable agents from overwhelmed ones. read more»

A love letter to the small- to medium-size broker
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:12:13
The industry needs hands-on boutique brokers more than ever before. Keith Robinson pays homage to their personal and professional value. read more»

EXp’s Wendy Forsythe talks AI and why 2026 is a ‘reset’ year
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:00:29
Ahead of Inman Connect New York, EXp Chief Marketing Officer Wendy Forsythe dished on AI, building a strong company culture amid chaos and how to reset after a difficult year. read more»

President Trump argues for keeping home prices high, borrowing costs low
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:33:33
The president argued that lowering home prices would cut into Americans' wealth gains, and stressed that lowering interest rates would help homebuyers struggling with affordability. read more»

This month, Inman’s helping you write The New Brokerage Playbook
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:26:05
We're looking at what’s changing behind the scenes as brokerages grow, recruiting and retaining talent in a market that refuses to play by old rules. read more»

Zillow files shed light on how it viewed Compass’ technology
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:00:20
Court documents show how Zillow saw potential threats to its growth in the technology Compass was building for both agents and consumers. read more»

Buyer, seller demand drives agent optimism to highest level in years
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:00:38
It has been a rough few years amid a steep transaction downturn. But real estate agents surveyed by Inman Intel are increasingly reporting genuine interest from homebuyers and sellers throughout their client pipelines ahead of a pivotal spring season. read more»