Inman
Inman Real Estate News
Redfin CEO: These 10 shifts defined real estate in 2025
2025 was another landmark year in real estate. Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman breaks down the 10 trends that mattered most.
These are the stories you couldn’t get enough of in 2025
From crimes and misdemeanors to mergers and acquisitions, clients weren’t the only ones making major moves this year. Here are the most-read Download column topics of 2025, updated for EOY.
Design trends and tips to help your listing fly off the market in 2026
Restraint, a focus on nature and the outdoors, and good staging will help luxury agents and their clients close the deal in 2026.
A year in real estate marked by power grabs and a wave of change
As the industry transitioned into a new era, big-player power moves, shifting rates, reform at the National Association of Realtors, technology advancements and more made 2025 another consequential year for real estate.
High-stakes staging: Secrets for turning ultra-luxury mansions into livable homes
New Inman contributor Julian Buckner of Vesta Home talks staging, scaling and the complexity of styling a 22,000-square-foot Bel-Air property.
Keep your database organized, and prioritize consistent contact
Learn how team leader Michael J. Franco stays top of mind with his network, and get a glimpse into his most memorable listing.
The top 10 how-tos of 2025, according to our readers
Looking back at 2025, these are the how-tos that shaped the year. Revisit the strategies that worked — and make sure you’re not playing catch-up in the new year.
9 ways to become a real estate market expert in 2026
Your future clients are already looking for the agent who can make this complicated market simple, so become that agent, coach Darryl Davis writes.
Reputation is the only currency that matters in real estate
Find out how "agent's agent" Mike Fabbri works and why he loves the HBO-worthy levels of drama that a real estate career provides.
Take a look back at the top 5 real estate news stories of 2025
Compass, Zillow and the National Association of Realtors all dominated headlines in 2025 thanks to big M&A deals, battles over private listings and more.
Luxury real estate 2026 outlook: A new era of precision, global mobility and intelligent growth
After a year of volatility, luxury real estate has emerged more disciplined, global and data-driven. Here’s why 2026 marks a turning point for elite markets, ultra-wealthy buyers and agents who operate without borders.
Finding Financial Freedom: How real estate builds legacy, confidence and choice
Coach Melanie Klein talks to Taylor Cohen, whose journey reminds us that real estate isn’t just about transactions; it’s about transformation.
The ULTIMATE real estate agent business plan for 2026
Your 2026 roadmap is ready, so it's time to implement it and grow your real estate business in the new year, Darryl Davis writes.
How to choose a home warranty provider: A practical guide for real estate agents
A reliable home warranty provider helps you deliver confidence well beyond closing day and can help facilitate smoother sales.
How 1 agent built a referral flywheel that drives over 50% of her business
If your business feels like it is constantly dependent on chasing new leads, this relationship builder from Tayley Hunt and Jimmy Burgess is the shift that could change everything.
This was the year real estate content had to earn attention
In 2025, audiences stopped rewarding noise. From Google search behavior to Wrapped-style recaps, and backlash against rage bait and slop, the signals were clear: Attention had to be earned. Here’s what that shift means for real estate agents heading into 2026.
These are the 10 words that defined real estate in 2025
Prices, mortgages, inventory and more. While we wrote about a lot this year, from social media to murder mysteries, these are the 10 words that came up again and again.
The moves and shakeups that’ll shape real estate reality TV in 2026
The real estate reality TV landscape changed vastly this year. Inman’s Dani Vanderboegh breaks down the show cancellations, cast shakeups and drama that’s sure to carry over into 2026.