Real Estate News

Invisible to AI search? This new free tool has a fix for agents
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:34:25
Roomvu's free Found tool shows agents and brokers how they rank on ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude and what to fix to win AI search recommendations. read more»

Sitzer settlement survives, Keller speaks, DC scrutinizes: Top 5
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:33:26
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»

Compass sued in NYC after alleged push to delist rentals from Zillow
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:23:11
A proposed class action lawsuit filed this week in Manhattan accuses Compass of monopolizing the New York City rental market. read more»

Leading real estate on your own terms: Now Streaming
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:40:12
Hear from women at the pinnacle of real estate leadership on the strategies, setbacks and hard-won lessons that got them there. read more»

Messy homeseller? This script hands them a clean choice
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 8:00:28
You're not an unpaid housekeeper. Darryl Davis tells you how to deal with messy homesellers, so you can get that listing sold. read more»

Crypto wealth is real, but the mortgage system hasn’t caught up
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:17:59
Total crypto value has crossed $1 trillion multiple times in recent years. New Inman contributor Eric Bernstein tells you how to help holders of crypto wealth translate it into homebuying power. read more»

How to build a real estate team’s culture from scratch
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:09:34
Find out how to define what culture means to your team so that you can build a team culture that motivates and resonates, team lead Sean McConnell writes. read more»

3 VA loan assumption myths that are costing your clients money
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:51:08
Although assuming a VA loan can be an attractive option for buyers, it comes with a host of caveats that clients and agents must be prepared for, Travis Winfield writes. read more»

Fed minutes show growing support for rate hike by September
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:24:05
Fed officials are showing more appetite for a rate hike than last month's vote let on — and mortgage activity is still feeling the squeeze. Here's what the minutes reveal. read more»

Better sues former CEO as battle over board turns ugly
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:10:18
Better has sued founder and former CEO Vishal Garg, escalating a rapidly deteriorating dispute over control of the mortgage company. read more»

When you ask AI for the best agent, top producers often lose out
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:22:12
New Local Falcon research finds 91.5 percent of top-producing agents never show up in AI search results, and the ones who do usually wrote their own "best agent" ranking. read more»

MoxiWorks taps Shaun Harkley as new SVP of Sales
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:53:53
Harkley, an ex-Rechat sales leader and HousingWire Rising Star, has been named SVP of Sales to lead global growth and RISE expansion. read more»

The value drivers you’re ignoring when pricing your luxury listing
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 8:30:49
If you don't shift how you talk about value, you'll price a legacy property like a nice house, and you'll leave money on the table, Lindsey Harn writes. read more»

Keller Williams’ Jason Abrams gives 4 keys to lasting personal and professional success
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 8:00:24
Keller Williams Chief Industry & Strategy Officer Jason Abrams talks about ignoring noise and why having "a unique mission" is key to success. read more»

6 tips for real estate agents who are changing brokerages
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 8:00:05
Changing brokerages doesn't have to knock you off your game. Coach Darryl Davis shows you how to ease the learning curve without sacrificing your productivity (or your sanity). read more»

How to mentor emerging real estate leaders into top producers
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:47:19
The best mentors don’t create followers, Lori Muller writes. They build accountable, adaptable leaders who can turn potential into repeatable performance — and, eventually, develop others. read more»

Short sales are making a comeback. You need a gameplan
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:41:41
Short sales are ticking up in 2026, Michael Krein writes. Here's how agents can guide underwater sellers through the process — and avoid the pitfalls. read more»

8th Circuit affirms settlement in Sitzer | Burnett commission lawsuit
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:07:17
The settlement included a $418 million payment by NAR, as well as sweeping business practice changes around how commissions are negotiated. read more»