Pending sales sink as buyers ‘wait and see’ for spring Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:09:21 Pending home sales declined 9.3 percent month over month in December, as a dip in mortgage rates failed to outweigh consumers concerns about high home prices and the overall economy. read more»
I wrote a book in 48 hours. Here’s what AI did (and didn’t do) Thu, 22 Jan 2026 2:50:16 New Inman contributor Ryan Garson writes that, while AI won't replace your expertise, it can help you organize your thoughts, research real-world perspectives and identify existing content gaps. read more»
REMAX, Real both pick up big Compass teams in the West Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:38:12 Two leading Compass teams based in Seattle and Denver have moved to other brokerages, according to separate announcements on Wednesday. The teams represent a combined 2025 sales volume of $270 million. read more»
The MLS is under attack. Realtor.com’s CEO explains why Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:00:47 On this episode, Damian Eales gives his unfiltered take on the future of the MLS, the dangers of private listings, and why the industry needs to stop the infighting and start serving the consumer. read more»
Realtor.com launches MLS-led collaborative search experience Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:00:17 Realtor.com has launched Realtor.com+, a collaborative home search experience for agents and their buying clients. It's available only through multiple listing services, which will offer it as a member benefit. read more»
Improving rates just drove a ‘big week’ for mortgages Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:44:48 The latest numbers from the Mortgage Bankers Association show that applications for loans increased last week. Rates for a 30-year fixed rate loan averaged 6.16 percent read more»
Is your follow-up awkward? Here’s how to fix it Wed, 21 Jan 2026 9:00:43 Positioning is the specific promise you make to clients and the specific pain point you solve, Josh Ries writes. Effective positioning is essential for great follow-up, connection and marketing. read more»
Why your role matters more than the team itself Wed, 21 Jan 2026 2:07:45 Teams are not one size fits all, new contributor Ashlee Jankovich writes. Agent success is directly related to their role alignment rather than team model. read more»
