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Howard Hanna enters Philadelphia, 70 years after Pittsburgh launch
Howard Hanna has onboarded legendary Philadelphia broker Art Herling and his team of 100 agents — officially marking the brokerage's entrance into the City of Brotherly Love. Herling has four offices in Philadelphia and the surrounding area.
Douglas Elliman CEO on Compass-Anywhere: ‘From the outside, it looks like a mess’
In an exclusive interview with Inman, the CEO discussed Douglas Elliman's recent initiatives and criticized the Compass-Anywhere merger as bad for agents and the real estate industry.
How AI is saving top real estate agents 10+ hours a week
On this episode, tech expert Rajeev Sajja dives into what AI is (and isn’t) doing for real estate agents today, breaks down the three stages of AI and shares how you can climb up that ladder starting today.
I built my real estate business on a bar napkin (and you can, too)
In an industry addicted to complex tech stacks and guru hacks, the secret to scaling isn't more software, Zac Kennedy writes. It’s a return to the physics of business.
Agents break free: How non-NAR MLSs and associations are redefining independence
Contributor and broker Holly Brink says that alternative MLSs and associations across the country are offering agents the long-overdue flexibility they need.
Why this vocal NAR critic thinks you should stay a Realtor
Before making a decision about Realtor membership, Darryl Davis writes, consider how foundational the National Association of Realtors is to who we are as professionals.
What 19 monks walking 2,300 miles taught me about focus, presence and client management
In an industry obsessed with being "always on," Molly McKinley writes, these monastics are demonstrating something agents desperately need to relearn.
When ‘off-market’ becomes the default, who really benefits?
Maybe the MLS isn’t perfect, broker Dennis Norman writes, but it’s still the only tool we have that puts listings in front of everyone, not just the ones invited behind the curtain.
.Realestate expands into full branding, marketing services
The National Association of Realtors partner now offers branding and marketing services, which includes website creation, customer relationship management and AI-powered search engine optimization.
Investor calls CoStar’s residential project a ‘fiasco,’ slams Homes.com spending
A major New York hedge fund has called on CoStar to divest or shut down its residential real estate business after heavy spending on Homes.com.
30 years of disruption: How Inman Connect became the front row seat to a changing industry
Marc Andreessen, Charlie Rose, Arianna Huffington, Larry Page, Rich Barton, Rupert Murdoch and many others have all made headlines from the Inman Connect stage over the decades.
Affordability comes from small wins, not One Big, Beautiful Bill
Progress will come from dozens of reforms — legislative, regulatory, executive and local — each removing one obstacle, lowering one cost or opening one more door, Craig Cheatham writes.
How your brokerage’s audit could turn into a regulatory nightmare
In this episode of their "True Crimes" podcast, Troy Palmquist discusses real-life cases with compliance expert Summer Goralik and points out the red flags agents need to watch for to ensure their brokerage is on the up-and-up.
Social media for the rest of us: A pragmatist’s view for agents
Building a social media following is not the same as being a good advisor, and views don't always translate into effective representation, Jen Berbas writes.
Rocket Companies hit with lawsuit alleging mortgage steering, RESPA violations
Three homebuyer plaintiffs sued Rocket Companies on Monday, alleging the company violated RESPA through its lead referral program for real estate agents.
Agentic AI is Here: The Broker Cheat Code for Driving Consistent Performance at Scale
Mentorship isn’t optional: Why new agents need guidance, guardrails
If you are new to real estate, you don’t need to know everything, Kevelyn Guzman writes. You need people who will step in, slow you down and help you see around corners.
Real estate’s obsession with hustle has a hidden cost
Andrew Flachner will interview Sahil Bloom live at Inman Connect New York on how agents and leaders can rethink success in a demanding industry.