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The Compass-Anywhere merger: When elite meets scale, what happens to value propositions?

Oct 8, 2025

The question isn't whether this merger will change real estate, Lauren Henss writes, but whether that change will ultimately benefit consumers, agents or primarily shareholders.

Ginger Wilcox: Real estate will ‘continue to see consolidation’

Oct 8, 2025

In her latest Interview, the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Brand president talks competition and the enduring appeal of legacy brands.

At Inman, we believe in you, the real estate professional

Oct 8, 2025

Real estate embodies the American dream, and as a profession is filled with people fighting for their communities and their clients.

How will the portals respond to the Compass-Anywhere deal?

Oct 8, 2025

On this episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, Rob Hahn and Greg Robertson from the Industry Relations podcast debate what this game-changing merger really means.

7 real estate industry standards you should question

Oct 8, 2025

A challenger’s mindset separates leaders from followers. Greg Hague offers seven standards to question with the consumer’s interest as your compass.

5 foreign buyer trends to tap into this fall

Oct 8, 2025

While domestic buyers may be sitting on the sidelines this fall, foreign buyers are making their move. According to the National Association of Realtors, international purchases have increased since 2024, and savvy agents are taking notice.

Switching brokerages? Here’s your ultimate brand transition playbook

Oct 8, 2025

Inman’s Christy Murdock and branding and PR expert Stacey Ross Cohen share the strategy behind transitioning your brand for maximum impact.

Homebuyers froze deals at a record rate in August: Redfin

Oct 7, 2025

Homebuyers are freezing their purchasing plans at increasingly higher rates, according to Redfin's latest market report. Fifteen percent of contracts, or 56,000, were canceled in August, the highest level since Redfin began tracking the metric in 2017.

Your 1st 5 minutes with ChatGPT: A no-fear guide for agents

Oct 7, 2025

Harness the power of artificial intelligence. Drew Thompson shares ideas for getting to know AI and allowing it to get to know you.

Compass-Anywhere: Scale doesn’t mean losing culture and quality

Oct 7, 2025

Don't fear the scale of a combined Compass and Anywhere, luxury expert Mickey Alam Khan writes. Instead, lean into your differentiators and your unique value proposition.

Before Compass: Lessons from Robert Reffkin’s leadership style

Oct 7, 2025

Darryl Davis looks at how resilience and responsibility at a young age shaped the Compass founder's approach to leadership and business.

Marketing overload: How to cut the clutter and reclaim your time

Oct 7, 2025

Marketing overload is real. New contributor Remington Rand says agents need to cut busywork with AI and focus their time on their strengths.