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How to build an agent training program that beats the franchises
Fri, 08 May 2026 18:41:13
Broker and contributor Nick Schlekeway says indie brokers don't need deep pockets to develop agents. They need systems that work. read more»

REMAX’s shrinking US business may soon be Real’s problem
Fri, 08 May 2026 17:02:09
REMAX's Q1 results show North American agent count and revenue slipping as its planned merger with Real Brokerage moves ahead. read more»

Zillow and Realtor.com, Real-REMAX, Gary Keller: Top 5
Fri, 08 May 2026 16:23:14
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. read more»

Opendoor’s mixed Q1 comes with a confident turnaround pitch
Fri, 08 May 2026 16:04:35
Opendoor's Q1 numbers were mixed, but CEO Kaz Nejatian isn't apologizing. Here's what the company's internal metrics say about whether the turnaround is real. read more»

Sotheby’s brokerage president moves to Coldwell Banker
Fri, 08 May 2026 16:00:38
Industry veteran Mary Lee Blaylock is now leading Coldwell Banker's franchise business, after a little more than a year with Sotheby's International Realty. read more»

Realtor.com touts ‘renaissance,’ Zillow alliance as revenue climbs
Fri, 08 May 2026 15:47:25
Move's Realtor.com claimed a 31 percent share of real estate portal visits during the first three months of 2026 — six times that of Homes.com and three times that of Redfin, according to Comscore. read more»

Breaking into luxury: Streaming
Fri, 08 May 2026 13:50:22
Learn the secrets of top-producing luxury agents, so you can work with ultra-high-net-worth clients and dominate your market. read more»

These are the guardrails that define every M&A outcome 
Fri, 08 May 2026 8:00:55
Appropriate guardrails set the tone for an M&A transaction, new Inman contributor Mark Lukes writes, ensuring optimal outcomes for the companies on both sides of the negotiating table. read more»

Needle-mover or not? Industry insiders react to eXp’s acquisition of NextHome
Fri, 08 May 2026 8:00:19
Industry insiders say that eXp-NextHome is a smaller deal, but it signals something bigger about where the industry is heading. read more»

Rocket grew market share amid ‘wild ride’ during Q1, Krishna says
Thu, 07 May 2026 21:05:06
The company pulled in $2.8 billion in revenue after diversifying, accelerating with Redfin and Mr. Cooper acquisitions. read more»

What to do when fair housing turns into fear housing
Thu, 07 May 2026 20:53:16
How does a recent open letter from HUD impact the way you market your listings and the way fair housing is taught in association trainings? Coach Darryl Davis weighs in. read more»

Find, Target, Convert: Winning Real Estate’s Highest-Value Audiences
Thu, 07 May 2026 20:38:23
Most agents and brokers still market to cold lists while high-intent buyers and sellers hide in plain sight. In this session, learn how property data, contact enrichment, and consumer insights reveal in-market audiences before competitors do. We’ll show how to turn raw records into actionable prospect lists to target smarter, reduce wasted spend, and boost […] read more»

Agents are on the move. 5 questions they should ask first
Thu, 07 May 2026 20:32:08
Just because a real estate agent is thinking of making a move doesn't mean they're looking for a new model, Deb Siefkin writes. Here are five questions that offer clarity. read more»

Inside the eXp-NextHome deal: Scale, franchising and a ‘transparency coalition’
Thu, 07 May 2026 19:29:59
EXp Realty CEO Leo Pareja and NextHome's James Dwiggins discuss coming together, brokerage consolidation and the fight for transparency. read more»

How ‘The Turner Test’ can help you navigate real estate’s new normal
Thu, 07 May 2026 17:52:42
Are you willing to push back against industry consensus and the doubts of others? If so, coach Darryl Davis writes, you might be a leader like the late Ted Turner. read more»

EXp just bought NextHome. Here’s what’s next
Thu, 07 May 2026 17:46:25
On this episode, eXp CEO Leo Pareja and NextHome CEO James Dwiggins share how the deal came together, what it means and what comes next. read more»

EXp World Holdings acquires NextHome to create ‘multi-platform model’
Thu, 07 May 2026 16:00:27
EXp World Holdings has acquired NextHome, giving real estate professionals within the eXp ecosystem access to a franchise ownership model. read more»

This spring is bringing more buyers but fewer bidding wars: Redfin
Thu, 07 May 2026 14:43:31
Pending home sales are at their highest level in nearly four years, but the numbers tell a more complicated story for agents on the ground. read more»