Resources

Showing up, being relevant in an AI age: A new era for real estate SEO

Jan 23, 2026

Firms winning in the AI age are intentionally choosing tools and strategies that directly support their position as the local authority, Chris Morrison writes.

5 rental metrics smart agents track to maximize NOI

Jan 23, 2026

Smart agents, particularly those who also own rental property, are layering rental performance data on top of traditional pricing analysis to guide better decisions and protect net operating income.

Asset vs. income: Why most businesses don’t compound 

Jan 23, 2026

Self-employment can be a rational and rewarding choice, Nick Schlekeway writes, but it should not be mistaken for building an asset that compounds.

7 daily habits that keep a real estate pipeline full — in any market

Jan 22, 2026

Implement these habits into your daily routine, coach Darryl Davis writes. Your pipeline won’t fill overnight, but it will fill quietly and repeatedly through consistent action.

The merger’s done. Now what? Take the Intel Index survey today

Jan 22, 2026

Each month, hundreds of real estate agents, brokers, executives and investors contribute to one of real estate's most ambitious monthly efforts to document changes to the industry. Add your insights. Take the survey.

The Alexander brothers are headed to trial. Catch up on the latest

Jan 22, 2026

For those who didn't catch all the coverage since allegations first surfaced against them in spring 2024 — or for those who simply need a refresher — these are the key points to keep in mind as the Alexander brothers' trial starts on Monday.

Humaniz to launch AI-driven real estate agent recruiting platform

Jan 22, 2026

Humaniz is betting on AI and proprietary data to reinvent real estate recruiting, breaking the industry’s dependence on MLS-based agent records.

How to get a buyer’s offer accepted (even if it’s not the highest)

Jan 22, 2026

Learn how to craft a buyer offer that feels smarter, safer and easier to accept, with help from coach Darryl Davis.

Pending sales sink as buyers ‘wait and see’ for spring

Jan 22, 2026

Pending home sales declined 9.3 percent month over month in December, as a dip in mortgage rates failed to outweigh consumers concerns about high home prices and the overall economy.

Industry vet Chris Heller joins Place as Chief Revenue Officer

Jan 22, 2026

As part of the next phase in Place's growth strategy, the 30-year industry vet will oversee revenue strategy across all facets of the Place platform.

Here’s a 5-step plan to fix the IDX mess and implement real reform

Jan 22, 2026

A lot of people treat IDX reform like it is an agent compensation issue, Josh Ries writes, but it's a consumer clarity issue that turns into an agent compensation issue.

I wrote a book in 48 hours. Here’s what AI did (and didn’t do)

Jan 22, 2026

New Inman contributor Ryan Garson writes that, while AI won't replace your expertise, it can help you organize your thoughts, research real-world perspectives and identify existing content gaps.