Brad Inman on NAR’s future, the ‘God-like’ power of AI, and the coming commission crunch

Update: 2025-08-26

Description

In this episode of The Playmakers Podcast, RealScout’s Andrew Flachner sits down with legendary media entrepreneur Brad Inman live from Inman Connect in San Diego.

Brad opens up about his journey—from building Inman News at his kitchen table into the most influential real estate media company, to his latest venture in longevity and health. Along the way, he shares insights on the future of real estate, the ‘God-like’ power of AI, NAR’s decade-long missteps, and why community and credibility remain the foundation of success.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

How Inman Connect helped launch RealScout and shaped Andrew’s career
Brad’s “triple whammy” that could revive the housing market: AI, lower rates, and affordability
Why AI is more than a productivity tool—and how it could end discrimination and inefficiency in real estate
The convergence of AI, blockchain, and crypto, and what it means for global housing markets
Lessons from building Inman News with integrity in an industry defined by pay-to-play media
Advice for real estate agents navigating today’s tough market and becoming content creators themselves
Brad’s new venture, Live Long Media, and practical, science-backed tips for living a healthier, longer life
Rapid-fire predictions on NAR, commission compression, Realtor headcount, and the future of transactions
What success means to Brad after decades of building businesses and communities

If you’re in real estate, this conversation is full of insights you won’t want to miss.

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00:00 Intro

1:25 Old Friends at Inman Connect

2:40 Today’s Market & What’s Next

4:22 AI’s Promise and Potential

9:53 The Latte Vision & Broken Processes