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Despite unease, Compass poised to retain most Anywhere agents

Nov 10, 2025

Compass agents are thrilled. Anywhere agents have concerns — but few are looking to jump ship, Inman Intel has found.

Price cuts and concessions: Here’s how to prepare homeowners for the reality of selling a home today

Nov 10, 2025

High interest rates, growing inventory and economic uncertainty have cooled the housing market, forcing sellers to make price cuts and concessions. Agents say realistic pricing, smart repairs and strong presentation are key to helping homeowners navigate the new normal — where bidding wars are rare and days on market are rising.

Housing recession? K-shaped trends? The dollars and ‘sense’ of today’s economy

Nov 10, 2025

This week on The Download, Inman reporters break down the late-2025 economic trends affecting your clients and your real estate business.

What Tom Ferry’s latest poll reveals about the future-focused agent

Nov 10, 2025

Troy Palmquist looks at Tom Ferry’s recent Instagram survey of his followers' 2026 predictions and what they might mean for your business.

Meet the brokerage turning agent support into profit

Nov 10, 2025

On this episode, Parker Pemberton and Liz Rein detail their unique trajectory in Minnesota, recently transitioning their large team to an independent brokerage that did $829 million in 2024.

Yes, the current market is brutal, but ‘boomsday’ is on the way

Nov 9, 2025

Boomsday isn’t a fantasy, Oliver Graf writes. It’s what happens when years of pent-up demand hit a turning point. And that point is coming soon.

5 magic phrases that help real estate agents close more deals

Nov 9, 2025

These five simple phrases from Jimmy Burgess have helped countless agents win more listings, close more buyers and lead to more cooperative transactions with other agents.

How to audit your brand like a marketing pro

Nov 8, 2025

Alyssa Stalker offers a simple step-by-step process to help agents evaluate their brand, find what’s out of sync and realign their message with who they are now.

What Starbucks, TikTok and Taco Bell can teach us about marketing

Nov 8, 2025

From Grammarly’s rebrand to TikTok’s red carpet and Starbucks’ merch meltdown, everyone’s fighting for attention. Tech keeps getting smarter and marketing flashier, but the real win still comes from intention.

Why Fannie and Freddie still won’t accept more inclusive credit score

Nov 7, 2025

FHFA Director Bill Pulte ordered the mortgage giants to start using more inclusive VantageScore 4.0 in July. But adoption is a "complex, technical and arcane" process that could drag into next year.

Don’t just survive. Diversify: Now Streaming

Nov 7, 2025

Learn practical ways to diversify your real estate agent income through rentals, referrals, education, content and strategic partnerships.

Recession? Membership? Blessings? Inman Top 5

Nov 7, 2025

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.