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Ryan Schneider leaves Anywhere following acquisition by Compass
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:39:13
The former CEO quietly left the company as of the close of its merger with Compass, a rep confirmed to Inman. Former Anywhere CTO Rudy Wolfs also left in the wake of the transaction. read more»

What is ‘agentic’ AI, and why does it matter for real estate?
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:05:46
Proptech innovators at Inman Connect New York said that a new, more proactive version of AI may come into its own — and spread throughout the real estate industry — in 2026. read more»

MLS chief: Brokers ‘talking out of both sides of their mouth’ on consolidation demands
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 9:55:06
Canopy MLS CEO Anne Marie DeCatsye, Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales and NextHome CEO James Dwiggins talked about consolidation, data transparency and why a national MLS isn't the answer to the industry's problems. read more»

Mauricio Umansky: The best real estate careers are built on passion, not chasing achievements
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 9:40:41
The Agency CEO urged agents to shift from chasing success to fueling passion. At Inman Connect, he shared how enduring fulfillment — not milestones — drives lasting careers. read more»

AI, robots, real estate: A futurist’s take on what’s coming next
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 9:00:57
Is AI coming for your job? On this episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, AI futurist Steve Brown explains the 4 waves of AI to map out where we really are with AI and what’s coming next. read more»

Compete with giants: 5 strategies only indie brokerages can pull off
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 9:00:26
Troy Palmquist and Lauren Henss break down how the best independent brokerages are using speed, brand discipline, and agent-centric operating models to win recruiting and market share — even as consolidation accelerates. read more»

Willpower waning? 16 ways to push past barriers and power through
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 2:21:30
Coach Annette DeCicco argues against relying on pure willpower, which is destined to fail. Her eight over eight success formula depends on powerful “situations” instead. read more»

How to know when a new digital platform is worth your attention 
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 0:15:15
Shifting to a new platform isn’t about where you show up, Audie Chamberlain writes. It's about whether your presence actually helps someone make real estate decisions. read more»

If everything is a priority, nothing is. Here’s how to improve your focus
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:13:35
When you don't protect your calendar and your time, BHGRE President Ginger Wilcox writes, growth activities consistently give way to the day‑to‑day. read more»

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»


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