Compass didn't create off-market selling, Compass International Holdings Chief Economist Mike Simonsen writes. It created the first innovative, structured alternative to something the industry was already doing.

Realtracs has rescinded its June 8 deadline, saying negotiations over its direct listing feed with Zillow are "active and productive."

May closed sales hit a near four-year high, but pending contracts tell a different story. Here's what the latest Redfin and Freddie Mac data say about where the market is headed.

While agents Intel surveyed in May were divided on how listings should be shared, they weren't concerned about their own ability to compete.

James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson sit down with luxury's Shelton Wilder to answer the question, "What happens when relentless ambition becomes its own addiction?"

Instagram launched a $3.99-per-month subscription this week, and it's not the only platform putting features behind a paywall. Here's what changed, what it means for your marketing and whether any of it is worth paying for.

When the news is gloomy and the crowd goes silent, Darryl Davis writes, the real estate professional who keeps reaching out is the one who gets heard.

Location, location, location may no longer be the cardinal rule of real estate when it comes to finding a market that's both attractive and affordable.

The best social media marketing, Jimmy Burgess writes, is coming from agents who have figured out how to create content that resonates with the people they actually want to serve.

From a 217 percent ROI on lawn care to the longevity habits of centenarians, outdoor space is reshaping what buyers want — and what agents should know before advising clients.

Digital strategy and emerging tech like AI are reshaping the way real estate professionals get deals done.

A top Federal Reserve official is sounding the alarm on inflation — and Friday's jobs report may have just turned up the volume.

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.

Anne Marie DeCatsye doesn't see Canopy's expansion as an effort to create a national MLS, but a sign that the old MLS model is under pressure.

With so much information readily available online, the sales pitch for creating a luxury listing's value proposition, one that's centered on the story and the lifestyle, has never been stronger, new Inman contributor Fritts Causby writes.

Star Compass agent and social media savant Andrew Jevin shares how agents can show up more authentically online.

ERA President Alex Vidal interviews award-winning broker-owner Mark Cenci about his decades in the business and the lessons he's learned.

Stop calling marketing materials “data,” Darryl Davis writes. Zillow's study is a position. Compass's survey responses are a position. Your CMA, with your local comps, on this home, is data.

Greg Hague pushes back on Mischa Fisher's opinion piece, outlining the ways he sees Zillow undermining transparency and affordability.

HomeLight launched EVA, an AI-powered escrow agent it's calling the first of its kind, backed by $40 million in new debt financing from BlackRock.