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AI, resets and everything else you missed in San Diego: The Download

Aug 3, 2026

Missed Inman Connect San Diego? Here's the download on AI's next move, the industry's reset and everything else that mattered at real estate's big event.

Shilo wins Inman’s 1st pitch battle

Aug 1, 2026

Shilo's sales coaching platform beat out Palazzo and Upfront to win Inman's first pitch battle, which was judged by five industry leaders at Inman Connect San Diego.

Compass, ARA, Coldwell Banker Warburg, Zillow: Inman Top 5

Aug 1, 2026

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.

NAR CEO jabs at media ‘clickbait’ during strategic plan update

Aug 1, 2026

Nykia Wright spent her Inman Connect San Diego session sharing her thoughts on media coverage of NAR and detailing how NAR has rebuilt its legal team, restructured internally and worked to close the trust gap with members since the Sitzer-Burnett settlement.

Why every listing deserves a neighbors-only open house first

Aug 1, 2026

Host a neighborhood open house before the public showing to form relationships with potential sellers for years to come, coach Darryl Davis writes.

How to tighten open house security without killing the vibe

Aug 1, 2026

Strike the right balance between hospitality and security to maximize the effectiveness and safety of your open house, Andrew Reichek writes.

The best investment I’ve ever made was also the most miserable

Aug 1, 2026

What looked like a plug-and-play investment opportunity turned into an expensive lesson for real estate investor Alex Wright. Here's how he recovered.

How can brokerages help their agents do more deals? 

Aug 1, 2026

Building a system of support to help your agents become more successful is an investment rather than an expense, Realty ONE Group's Derek Carlson writes. 

New Canopy MLS CEO promises continuity, not major changes

Aug 1, 2026

Longtime Canopy MLS Chief Technology Officer Steve Byrd has been promoted to lead the organization as CEO beginning Aug. 1.

Why voting belongs on every Realtor’s job description

Aug 1, 2026

Communities are strongest when the people who understand how local decisions affect daily life choose to participate, Chris Atwell writes. Real estate professionals do that for their clients every day.

LPT Realty confirms IPO at Inman Connect San Diego

Jul 31, 2026

LPT Realty's parent company confidentially filed for an IPO with the SEC, and founder Robert Palmer confirmed the move on stage at Inman Connect San Diego.

Side bets against consolidation, opens SideOS to all brokerages

Jul 31, 2026

Guy Gal announced the move on the Main Stage at Inman Connect San Diego, alongside a new founding partnership with Inman 2.0.