Attorney lays out how real estate can survive the commission suits
At Inman Connect, Ed Zorn proposed mandating buyer representation agreements, killing the MLS compensation field, adding a concession field, and creating a fund to pay out settlements
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 26
Tale of 2 housing markets will linger into 2024, Zonda economist warns
With listings still in short supply, homebuyers are 'dealing with an affordability shock' and new homes will play an outsize role in housing markets, Zonda Chief Economist Ali Wolf said at ICNY
by Matt Carter Jan 26
Video content is hard. Just Ask the Agent: Tech Review
Ask the Agent is a web-based video production suite designed to help agents create short-form video resources
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 26
Agents who don't read the contract are committing 'malpractice'
Frances Katzen and Courtney Poulos spoke with moderator Dana Cadena about the importance of buyer brokers, challenges to professionalism in the industry and more at ICNY on Thursday
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 25
SAEZFROMM team joins Douglas Elliman from Corcoran
Since 2013, the team has sold more than $800M in transactions. They were drawn to Douglas Elliman for its company culture and opportunities in new development
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 25
Commercial deals offer a new post-Sitzer compensation model
Want to get paid? Start studying up on how US commercial commissions are negotiated. That's where the residential side of real estate is headed, 4 experts argued at Inman Connect New York
by Daniel Houston Jan 25
We’re on the cusp of something big: Zillow's Samuelson on AI
Although who's responsible for the absence of a true end-to-end remains up for debate, 4 real estate and proptech executives found common ground on the fact that AI is 'what's next' for the industry
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 25
Competition for spring listings will be fierce and starts ... NOW
Realtor.com data shared at Inman Connect suggests there will only be 3 listings per agent in 2024 and that sellers who want to close a deal in April are already looking for representation
by Matt Carter Jan 24
What to do on social in 2024? Avoid politics at all costs
A panel of real estate PR reps and social media influencers told ICNY attendees to remember that the brand is you, the cameras are always on, and whatever you do, avoid talking politics this year
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 24
Agents should do what they're good at, delegate the rest
Jill Biggs and Sean Soderstrom argued Wednesday at Inman Connect New York that leaders have to learn to find their specialties — and to delegate
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 24
10 ways to provide concierge service, elevate your UVP
Attract buyers by taking your value proposition to the next level with advice from Chelsea Hamre from RE/MAX, Julia Boland from Corcoran, DJ Ten Hoeve from Keller Williams
by Jessi Healey Jan 24
Tarek El Moussa flipped his life around — and wants you to, too
The HGTV star announced an upcoming book, 'Flip Your Life,' at ICNY. 'We all face struggles, we all face pain, and it's about what you do with those struggles and what you do with that pain,' he said
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 24
'If you think it, ink it': The systems top producers need in 2024
Unpack the tools and insights you’ll need for 2024 with Red Apple Coaching and Consulting’s Mary-Anne Gillespie, Compass’ Courtney Smith and Douglas Elliman’s Jacky Teplitzky
by Dani Vanderboegh Jan 24
Talk and tech tools to help agents thrive in 2024
Tech and team leaders who spoke at Agent Connect on Tuesday stressed how agents can think outside the box to provide solutions for themselves, their clients and other agents in the industry
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 24
Tracking the housing recovery? These 12 dates offer crucial clues
Intel is highlighting the most important data releases and events slated for each month of 2024 in an effort to help industry observers follow the arc of residential real estate's rebound this year
by Chris LeBarton Jan 24
You won't believe how different these foreign markets are
Canada has shorter mortgage terms, which are now forcing people to move. Meanwhile in Australia, most buyers don't even use agents
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 23