Real Estate News

Here’s what can go wrong when using AI instead of an agent
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:17:41
AI is good at structured answers in predictable environments, but real estate is full of unpredictability, Tatiana Zagorovski writes. That’s where expertise lives. read more»

Fannie Mae move could bring crypto buyers into the market
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:52:01
Fannie Mae is preparing to accept crypto-backed mortgages for the first time, a move that could bring digital assets further into mainstream home financing. read more»

How customer experience breaks down in the smallest moments
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:14:43
Earn real trust and create a legacy by ensuring your clients feel like they're in good hands from their first conversation with you, Christine Carlo George writes. read more»

HomeServices CEO: Hiding days on market, price history is a disservice to buyers and sellers
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:32:52
Chris Kelly weighs in on the myth of "harmful transparency" in real estate today and why the industry should focus less on data displays and more on fundamentals. read more»

This large MLS is completely overhauling its board structure
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:00:56
The new board will be much smaller and made up only of people who aren’t licensed to transact real estate in the state. read more»

The truth about AI in real estate (according to agents)
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 8:45:48
Real estate agents share how they’re actually using AI, where it saves time and why it’s raising the bar rather than replacing them. read more»

The open market broke. Here’s what comes next
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 8:00:55
The same real estate leadership that got MLSs and NAR to this moment is not the leadership that gets them out of it, Alloy Advisors co-founder Amit Kulkarni writes. read more»

That guy who sold his house with ChatGPT should be a warning sign for real estate agents
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 7:13:05
Proactive brokers will train their agents on how to demonstrate why they’re still needed in an increasingly AI-driven world, Derek Carlson writes. read more»

Is your brand message clear? A 30-minute audit to find out
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:14:52
Most agents think they have a brand, but clients often see something different, marketing strategist Jennifer McAlpine writes. Use this quick 30-minute audit to determine whether your messaging is clear, memorable and aligned with what you truly do best. read more»

REMAX settles buyer commission lawsuit for $8.5M
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:46:37
The company is the second firm to settle in a suit known as Batton. Keller Williams previously settled last month. read more»

CMLS slams ‘false narrative’ as coming-soon partnerships spread
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:01:34
The Council of Multiple Listing Services argued that a “false narrative” about pre-marketing homes is gaining traction. read more»

The ‘secret profit’ trap agents don’t realize they’re walking into
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:39:19
“Secret profit” can show up in everyday transactions. Summer Goralik and Troy Palmquist share how to disclose properly and avoid unforeseen consequences. read more»

Mastering organization: The key to strengthening your bottom line
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:57:09
Jonathan Spears shares why organization is one of the most powerful and often overlooked drivers of real estate business growth. read more»

Zillow adds 24 more brokerages to pre-market listings partnership
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:00:14
The new agreements bring the number of brokerages and franchisors who have partnered with Zillow on pre-marketed listings to 29. read more»

Zillow goes ‘AI mode’ with new home search assistant
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:31:57
Zillow has released AI mode, a new search assistant that answers buyers' and renters' listing and market questions. read more»

How this agent closes $100M on basics while everyone chases AI
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:12:27
In this episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, Danny Brown, a top-producing Los Angeles agent, unpacks what actually drives long-term success in real estate. read more»

Luxury homes aren’t just trophies anymore — they’re wealth strategy
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:27:59
Affluent buyers are approaching property less as a status symbol and more as an asset tied to lifestyle, identity and long-term wealth. read more»

Nominations open for Inman’s Future Leaders in Real Estate
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 8:00:59
The award recognizes professionals under 40 who are making significant contributions to the real estate industry. read more»