Resources

Hoby Hanna: What no one tells you about leading through a merger

Oct 1, 2025

The hard part comes after the deal closes. Howard W. "Hoby" Hanna tells you how to retain agents, reassure clients and lead through the uncertainty of a merger.

Stay on the cutting edge: It’s AI Month at Inman

Oct 1, 2025

Boost your productivity, and stay informed on the ways that artificial intelligence is changing the real estate landscape.

How one upstart brokerage went from nothing to IPO in 3 years

Oct 1, 2025

LPT International CEO Michael Valdes shares his journey from investment banker to CEO back to Wall Street with an upcoming IPO. Plus, find out about his newest venture, Aperture.

5 ways real estate agents can still win big in Q4

Oct 1, 2025

By October, many real estate agents are ready to coast into the holidays. Amy Corr, Chief Brokerage Officer for @properties Christie’s International Real Estate, shares five strategies agents can use to win in Q4.

How the ‘bro climate’ is failing new real estate agents and their clients

Oct 1, 2025

Real estate coach Birgit Biehl says new agents are facing a culture problem. The “bro climate” — a mix of outdated competitiveness, lack of mentorship and ego-driven leadership — pushes away clients and drives down professionalism.

Price growth continues to slow, but economists say that may be good news for the market

Sep 30, 2025

The housing market is moving deeper into a rut, according to the S&P Cotality Case-Shiller July index. National home prices grew at one of the slowest rates in a decade, only tallying a 1.7 percent year-over-year growth. The 20-City and 10-City Composites performed marginally better, logging 1.8 percent and 2.3 percent annual growth, respectively.

FTC sues Zillow, Redfin over $100M rental syndication deal

Sep 30, 2025

The deal included Zillow paying Redfin $100 million for the ability to host rental listings for buildings with over 25 units. The FTC called the deal an "end run around competition."

NAR President: As Realtors, it’s critical to remember who we serve

Sep 30, 2025

According to NAR President Kevin Sears, Realtors have a profound obligation and responsibility to put client interests ahead of our own.

Zillow bashes CoStar in request to transfer lawsuit

Sep 30, 2025

Amid an ongoing legal battle over listing photos, Zillow alleged that CoStar was attempting "to weaponize copyright litigation for competitive pressure."

In copyright battle with Zillow, CoStar says the portal giant ‘brazenly’ keeps at it

Sep 30, 2025

In an "update" the Homes.com parent company released on Tuesday regarding its lawsuit against Zillow, CoStar Group accused its portal rival of starting to use an additional 4,600 CoStar Group-watermarked photos on its website since the lawsuit was filed in July.

The Compass-Anywhere merger: Questions from a Coldwell Banker real estate agent

Sep 30, 2025

How will the Compass-Anywhere merger impact the lives of everyday real estate agents? Coldwell Banker's Cara Ameer has questions.

How to protect your business during a brokerage merger

Sep 30, 2025

Derek Carlson shares tips for building a strong personal brand that will keep you personally at the top of your clients’ minds, even if your brokerage merges or gets acquired.