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New strategic partnerships yield 2 new AI platforms

Feb 3, 2026

AI platform Purlin and offer negotiation marketplace Final Offer have merged to create an all-encompassing, end-to-end AI platform, while celebrity agent James Harris has teamed up with Afterpay co-founders to launch the residential real estate AI operating system Breezy.

CEOs: Real estate moving toward a ‘United, Delta, American’ moment

Feb 3, 2026

At ICNY, Leo Pareja, Erik Carlson and Michael Liebowitz mused on the Compass-Anywhere merger, private listing networks and how the industry might consolidate into a few powerful brands, like the U.S. airline industry.

LPT Aperture Holdings acquires Humaniz and Reside

Feb 3, 2026

With the acquisition, all companies will remain independent when it comes to operations, and will retain their current leadership. Humaniz and Reside will also continue to be available to teams at any brokerage in the industry.

Brad Inman: ‘We’re entering the 5th industry revolution’

Feb 3, 2026

The founder of Inman argued on stage Tuesday that artificial intelligence will have a massive effect on business — and that it'll reward "accountability and responsibility."

Bess Freedman cautions ‘vigilance’ with private listing networks

Feb 3, 2026

In advance of her ICNY appearance, Inman caught up with Freedman to get her take on recent headlines, hot button topics and to find out what she's looking forward to at the event.

You are not Zillow, and your conversion rate proves it

Feb 3, 2026

Stop trying to close leads on the first click to your real estate agent website, Josh Ries writes. Start trying to earn the next step instead.

Keller Williams settles Batton commission lawsuit for $20M

Feb 3, 2026

The Batton cases are among those filed by homebuyers and have remained in litigation, even as suits from homesellers wound down.

Real estate is still a people business. Your community matters more than ever

Feb 2, 2026

Broker and Inman Ambassador Dina Williams shares her thoughts on why community is what shapes life, business and the industry that she loves.

Why secondary markets are America’s real real estate story

Feb 2, 2026

Those who understand emerging markets will be the ones clients trust, Blake O'Shaughnessy writes, while those focused only on legacy luxury markets risk missing where demand is actually forming.

A love letter to the small- to medium-size broker

Feb 2, 2026

The industry needs hands-on boutique brokers more than ever before. Keith Robinson pays homage to their personal and professional value.

Virtual vs. local assistant? You’re asking the wrong question

Feb 2, 2026

Virtual assistants offer leverage. Local assistants protect your brand. Understanding the difference, Troy Palmquist writes, is what separates scalable agents from overwhelmed ones.

EXp’s Wendy Forsythe talks AI and why 2026 is a ‘reset’ year

Feb 2, 2026

Ahead of Inman Connect New York, EXp Chief Marketing Officer Wendy Forsythe dished on AI, building a strong company culture amid chaos and how to reset after a difficult year.