Inman
Inman Real Estate News
As AI adoption grows, MLSs emerge as validators of new agent tech tools
MLSs are emerging as key validators of AI tools, with Miami Realtors prioritizing compliance, data accuracy and safe adoption for agents.
Keller Williams’ Jason Abrams on Zillow Preview: ‘Nobody should get upset by having more choices’
Keller Williams Head of Industry and Learning Jason Abrams talks about the Zillow Preview partnership and what's next in the debate over private listings.
NAR political spending targets Texas as 2026 midterm races heat up
New FEC filings show NAR’s PAC spending nearly $10 million ahead of 2026, with Texas leading candidate funding and independent expenditures.
Keller, Compass, eXp: Inman Top 5
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.
Shoot it. Post it. Sell it: Streaming
Learn from top real estate agents, and put short-form video to work as you market your business and your latest listing.
Flexibility serves clients better than rigid, one-size-fits-all mandates: ARA co-founder
American Real Estate Association co-founder Jason Haber writes that the trade group articulated a vision for how listings should work, which is now becoming industry practice.
The Agency’s Rainy Austin on consolidation and what’s actually good for consumers
The Agency's president shared her thoughts with Inman on current events and the spring market, and expressed a hope that the industry will find its ethical center as it continues to change in the future.
Rocket offers buyouts as Redfin, Mr. Cooper integration continues
The cuts come amid a broader wave of consolidation across the real estate industry, with several other firms also cutting staff in recent months.
Elderly homeowners targeted in ‘massive’ title fraud conspiracy
The alleged conspirators are accused of using the victims' identities to secure millions in hard money loans using residential property as collateral.
2026 AI stack: EXACTLY what a small team needs (and no more)
Drew Thompson shares three tools that, together, cost about $50 a month and replace almost every other AI subscription you currently have.
Where brokerages stand on pre-MLS listings after a whirlwind week
Many real estate companies shifted their stances on pre-MLS listings this week. But each newly announced initiative is different.
Industry leaders: Zillow Preview isn’t the answer — it’s acceleration
Zillow Preview is not a solution to the private listings problem, coach Darryl Davis writes. It is a more palatable on-ramp to the same destination.
Why affordable waterfront homes are disappearing in California
Contributor Lindsey Harn shares why mid-priced homes on the coast are vanishing, and opportunities to build new homes are slim.
Trends and opportunities in multifamily housing for 2026
Multifamily market resilience makes it an attractive investment for those seeking long-term income and diversification, Michael Zaransky writes.
State-Wide MLS taps RealReports to roll out AI property tools
State-Wide MLS is rolling out RealReports’ AI-powered property tools and Taxshot data platform to 6,000 agents, replacing legacy systems with a unified workflow.
Indie broker-owner on coming-soon listings and real estate portals: It’s all about control
In its drive to create more control over listings, the industry is providing less transparency, less independent advice and more centralized influence over the final outcome, Red Oak Realty owner and CEO Vanessa Bergmark writes.
Compass, Rocket pledge to ‘defend’ its agents from MLSs in open letter
Compass International Holdings, Rocket and Redfin issued an open letter to MLS leaders on Thursday, urging them to "honor seller choice."
CEOs from some of the largest MLSs: Consolidation is inevitable
In the current landscape, size matters. Three CEOs from some of the nation’s largest MLSs say significant consolidation is likely and inevitable.