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In an instant, Instagram exposed how much users want control

May 18, 2026

Years of curated posting have changed what social media users expect from platforms, and Instagram's Instants backlash made that impossible to ignore.

How the Compass-MLS alliance is redrawing the real estate map

May 18, 2026

BrightMLS is the latest to partner with Compass and expand nationwide. Here's what the growing alliance means for listings, portals and you.

Brown Harris Stevens CEO on staying private in a big box world

May 18, 2026

Brown Harris Stevens is the only privately held firm in New York City's residential top five. CEO Bess Freedman explains the model — and why she says agents are tired of the alternative.

Traditional brokerages aren’t disappearing. They’re evolving.

May 18, 2026

Why platform alignment and single-entity models are reshaping how standalone brokerages scale and compete

Agents cite ‘significant’ AI gains — but not from their brokerage’s tools

May 18, 2026

A growing group of real estate agents report that AI is boosting productivity. It's just coming from outside the brokerage's tech stack.

Nominations are open for Inman Golden I and Innovator Awards

May 18, 2026

Nominations take just a few minutes. The recognition lasts much longer. Deadline for nominations is June 26.

Stop experimenting with AI. Start using these 5 prompts instead

May 17, 2026

It's not enough to simply use artificial intelligence tools, Jimmy Burgess writes. You need to use them with intention. These prompts provide the starting point.

The Clear Cooperation Policy is dead. What comes next?

May 15, 2026

How will we navigate this new terrain, now that NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy has fallen out of favor with the real estate industry? coach Darryl Davis asks.

Why a hardhat tour is luxury real estate’s new power move

May 15, 2026

The traditional open house is not disappearing, new Inman contributor Miltiadis Kastanis writes, but the next generation of luxury marketing will likely feel far more immersive than transactional. 

How the data center boom is reshaping US housing markets

May 15, 2026

Data center developers are outbidding homebuilders for land, poaching their electricians and driving up utility bills.

Real estate has lost its way. It’s time to return to our North Star

May 14, 2026

Taking care of clients and prioritizing excellence is the path forward amid ongoing industry consolidation and upheaval, trainer Bernice Ross writes.

Real estate super apps: The latest way to monetize consumer data

May 14, 2026

Real estate super apps can reduce friction in the transaction process, but they can also make your service less transparent, America Foy writes.