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Real Estate News
Bring your own baby: How I turned an open house into a baby rave
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 3:33:55
Agent and developer Claire O'Connor shares a strategy to help you lean into your listing's character and design an open house that's uniquely suited to the space and the needs of its potential buyer. read more»

Supreme Court just might give REX another shot at NAR, Zillow
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 1:38:34
Attorneys for the defunct brokerage have petitioned the Supreme Court to weigh in on whether NAR's no-commingling rule could have violated antitrust law, even if optional. read more»

Proactive tax planning: How to maximize your returns this fall
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 1:20:12
For real estate professionals, tax planning isn’t just about filing at year-end; it’s about maintaining accurate records throughout the year. Tax expert Maeda Palius shares her best tax tips and hacks for tax preparation. read more»

HomeSmart celebrates 25 years with new branding, messaging
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 23:00:09
HomeSmart unveiled new branding for its 25th anniversary on Tuesday. Brokerage leaders said the redesign, which includes a new logo, wordmark and website design, reflects its commitment to "simplicity and transparency." read more»

LoanDepot revamps leadership as it fights steering allegations
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 21:50:19
Since returning in July as CEO of the company he founded, Anthony Hsieh has cleaned house, hiring or promoting 10 executives who can help take loanDepot "back to our roots." read more»

Are your social media views down? Why it might be a good thing
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 20:43:58
Declining social media views aren’t necessarily a problem, Josh Ries writes. They’re a sign of algorithm evolution, which is a big win for real estate agents. read more»

Will the Compass-Anywhere deal kill the boutique brokerage?
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:32:21
How can a boutique brokerage avoid being eclipsed by an industry behemoth? Dezireh Eyn suggests leaning into transparency as a differentiator. read more»

How agents like Ryan Serhant build businesses on social media
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 9:00:44
Social media is as important today as it ever has been for real estate agents. In recent months, Inman spoke with agents succeeding on multiple platforms. Now all their tips are gathered in one place, with a few more from SERHANT. CEO Ryan Serhant. read more»

What agents want in a brokerage (Hint: It’s not just about money)
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 8:00:48
Recruiting and retention aren't just about branding or commission splits. Verl Workman shares what agents really need from their next brokerage. read more»

How to break free from your phone in real estate
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 7:23:00
While your phone is a valuable tool in your real estate business, Pam Blair writes, leaving it alone is a necessary component of self-care and work-life balance. read more»

Don’t let AI distractions fool you: Real estate is still a human game
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 3:21:10
Summer Goralik explores the bittersweet symphony of robot umpires in baseball and AI in real estate — and why perfection still needs a human rhythm. read more»

Think like Einstein: 5 tips for unlocking your real estate genius
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 2:12:48
What ideas are out there that might transform our service for clients, Carl Medford writes, and how can you use your creativity to transform your business? read more»

7 brand-building media outreach strategies for real estate agents
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 0:09:02
Tap into content and media opportunities to raise your profile and elevate the reputation of your real estate business, broker-owner Amy Stockberger writes. read more»

Zillow says most agents are complying with its private listings policy
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 22:44:21
Portal giant says most agents who receive a notice about violating Zillow’s private listings rules only received one notice. read more»

LendingTree founder, CEO Doug Lebda dies in ATV accident
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:55:07
Doug Lebda founded LendingTree in 1996 to simplify consumers' mortgage loan search. He led the company through several busts and booms, growing its market value to more than $750 million. read more»

Don’t let buyer clients skip student loan payments during shutdown
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 18:00:53
As the government shutdown reaches the end of its second week, some student loan borrowers are saying they plan to skip their next payment. Although some borrowers don't mind the credit ding, real estate professionals are urging borrowers who want to purchase a home this fall to keep paying — or risk derailing their homeownership journey for another year. read more»

NAR CEO sheds new light on plan to ‘transform this organization’
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:18:11
Charting a new course beyond turmoil, Nykia Wright vows transparency and tells NAR’s 1.5 million members the organization is on the cusp of unveiling a 2026-2028 Strategic Plan. read more»

Zillow may be surrounded, but it’s not checkmate just yet
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 9:00:51
Zillow has had a difficult month, with lawmakers and rivals filing four lawsuits aimed at upending portal's main business segments. Although Zillow's next moves will likely come with some pain, experts say it won't end their dominance in the industry. read more»

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