Why brokerage choice matters more than most agents think Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:29:22 A brokerage isn’t a place. It's a system you join, broker-owner Emily Askin writes. It shapes your risk tolerance, your habits, your professionalism and your long-term sustainability. read more»
Compass names Neda Navab new president Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:09:58 Navab holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and has worked for Compass since 2018, coming into the company as CEO Robert Reffkin's chief of staff. read more»
Is Homes.com still a viable portal war contender? Tue, 10 Feb 2026 9:55:57 Investors have recently questioned CoStar's investments in residential real estate. Industry experts told Inman the company would be wise to pay attention to the criticism. read more»
What running a brokerage in 2026 actually looks like Tue, 10 Feb 2026 9:00:13 The playbooks that worked three years ago are dead. Nick Schlekeway breaks down what broker-owners face today and the assumptions they must abandon to survive. read more»
Unlocking trust: How brain science explains client behavior Mon, 09 Feb 2026 22:40:53 When you understand what the brain is responding to — safety, clarity, empathy, consistency — you stop trying to sell trust and start creating it naturally, coach Darryl Davis writes. read more»
Home affordability reaches 4-year high after January rate drop Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:20:45 Softening rates opened the door for 4.8 million borrowers to refinance their mortgages in January, the highest level in four years. However, affordability levels remain below pre-pandemic levels. read more»