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In first interview as Compass’ president, Neda Navab says agents are the brokerage’s ‘heartbeat’

Mar 9, 2026

Navab also spoke about a real estate journey that began when she was a child, and about meeting Robert Reffkin in college.

OpenAI backlash, McDonald’s memes and Ford’s F1 return show perception drives the conversation 

Mar 7, 2026

From AI ethics debates to viral CEO moments, recent headlines reveal how quickly perception can shift online — and what real estate professionals can learn about trust, storytelling and platform risk.

An open letter to NAR members: Be the change you’re looking for

Mar 6, 2026

We are the National Association of Realtors, Darryl Davis writes, and if we want it to be better, stronger, and more trusted, then it starts with us.

Back to basics, back in business: Now Streaming

Mar 6, 2026

These lead-gen fundamentals still fill pipelines. Here's how to blend them with today’s tools to get results faster.

Proptech investment hits $1B in February as investors place bigger, more selective bets

Mar 6, 2026

Proptech funding topped $1 billion in February as venture capital shifted toward fewer, larger bets, even as early-stage startups continued attracting investment.

Compass-Rocket partnership, private listings, rates: Inman Top 5

Mar 6, 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.

HomeServices CEO on private listings: ‘Tell me how that is putting the consumer first’ (WATCH)

Mar 6, 2026

On stage with Joe Skousen and Stuart Siegel, Chris Kelly compared private listings to video streaming fragmentation.

The market keeps tipping toward a pool of reluctant buyers

Mar 6, 2026

Mortgage rates and the median listing price are down while active inventory is up year over year, but more positive movement may be required for hesitant buyers this spring.

Compass is rethinking how inventory reaches consumers, and that’s long overdue

Mar 6, 2026

Standing still is not a strategy, Compass team lead Angela Morsa writes. Compass is bringing necessary new innovations to the practice of real estate.

Manning up on LinkedIn: Does the social media platform favor masculine profiles?

Mar 6, 2026

Can changing your gender on LinkedIn lead to a measurable increase in traffic and visibility? Rachael Hite set out to find out.

Afraid to call FSBOs? The truth about the Do-Not-Call list

Mar 6, 2026

The Do-Not-Call list isn't the barrier many agents assume. Coach Darryl Davis breaks down the law — and why avoiding these calls hurts both you and the seller.

Beyond pre-approval: How to bulletproof your buyer in a competitive market

Mar 5, 2026

Lending expert Sofia Nadjibi offers insight for creating stronger buyer offers and greater negotiating leverage.