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Keep your database organized, and prioritize consistent contact

Dec 30, 2025

Learn how team leader Michael J. Franco stays top of mind with his network, and get a glimpse into his most memorable listing.

High-stakes staging: Secrets for turning ultra-luxury mansions into livable homes

Dec 30, 2025

New Inman contributor Julian Buckner of Vesta Home talks staging, scaling and the complexity of styling a 22,000-square-foot Bel-Air property.

A year in real estate marked by power grabs and a wave of change

Dec 30, 2025

As the industry transitioned into a new era, big-player power moves, shifting rates, reform at the National Association of Realtors, technology advancements and more made 2025 another consequential year for real estate.

Luxury real estate 2026 outlook: A new era of precision, global mobility and intelligent growth

Dec 29, 2025

After a year of volatility, luxury real estate has emerged more disciplined, global and data-driven. Here’s why 2026 marks a turning point for elite markets, ultra-wealthy buyers and agents who operate without borders.

Take a look back at the top 5 real estate news stories of 2025

Dec 29, 2025

Compass, Zillow and the National Association of Realtors all dominated headlines in 2025 thanks to big M&A deals, battles over private listings and more.

Reputation is the only currency that matters in real estate

Dec 29, 2025

Find out how "agent's agent" Mike Fabbri works and why he loves the HBO-worthy levels of drama that a real estate career provides.

The ULTIMATE real estate agent business plan for 2026

Dec 29, 2025

Your 2026 roadmap is ready, so it's time to implement it and grow your real estate business in the new year, Darryl Davis writes.

Finding Financial Freedom: How real estate builds legacy, confidence and choice

Dec 29, 2025

Coach Melanie Klein talks to Taylor Cohen, whose journey reminds us that real estate isn’t just about transactions; it’s about transformation.

How to choose a home warranty provider: A practical guide for real estate agents

Dec 29, 2025

A reliable home warranty provider helps you deliver confidence well beyond closing day and can help facilitate smoother sales.

How 1 agent built a referral flywheel that drives over 50% of her business

Dec 28, 2025

If your business feels like it is constantly dependent on chasing new leads, this relationship builder from Tayley Hunt and Jimmy Burgess is the shift that could change everything.

This was the year real estate content had to earn attention

Dec 27, 2025

In 2025, audiences stopped rewarding noise. From Google search behavior to Wrapped-style recaps, and backlash against rage bait and slop, the signals were clear: Attention had to be earned. Here’s what that shift means for real estate agents heading into 2026.

The moves and shakeups that’ll shape real estate reality TV in 2026

Dec 26, 2025

The real estate reality TV landscape changed vastly this year. Inman’s Dani Vanderboegh breaks down the show cancellations, cast shakeups and drama that’s sure to carry over into 2026.