Jon Cheplak doles out tough love to brokers on agent attrition
'Stop interviewing,' Cheplak urged. 'You need to interrogate.' The real estate coach and leadership expert shared advice Wednesday at Inman Connect Las Vegas
Successful agents show up, Robert Reffkin says in remote-work rebuke
During an Inman Connect panel on Wednesday, Compass' CEO argued the brokerage's in-person philosophy gives it an advantage over rival firms 'charging the least and giving you the least'
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 9
Katie Lance: ‘We’re in a big moment with ChatGPT and AI’
At ICLV, the social media consultant offered a prescription for using AI and ChatGPT in your real estate business, from marketing to customer service to automated lead gen
by Christy Murdock Aug 9
Proptech spending expected to resume this year, investor says
'We remain bullish about an increase in activity over the back half' of 2023, Houlihan Lokey Managing Director Chris Gough said during a presentation Tuesday at Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Taylor Anderson Aug 9
As NAR searches for its next CEO, here's how it spends member dues
An Intel analysis of the National Association of Realtors' nonprofit tax filings between 2004 and 2021 reveals just how much the trade group pays its top executives and leadership team
Here's your worst experience with a Karen (or Ken): Pulse
We asked about your worst Karen (or Ken) encounters, from pretending to be nice to asking to speak to the manager
by Inman Aug 9
Drum up inventory through direct mailers, social media and more
The low-inventory problem has consumed many agents' minds for years. Top agents shared at Inman Connect how they stay ahead of the game by drilling down into some of these strategies
Leverage AI for your social strategy in 2024 — but maintain authenticity
The AI revolution is officially upon us. There's a tasteful way real estate agents can utilize the tool in their social media strategy while staying true to themselves, speakers shared at Inman Connect
Stand out: Master social media and be 'super f*ing authentic'
At Inman Connect, star brokers Josh Peters and Nile Lundgren shared the power of authenticity and dedicating yourself to a niche during a challenging real estate market
by Marian McPherson Aug 8
5 free game-changing strategies agents can employ for 2024
'Bad advice that sounds cool is still bad advice,' Sharran Srivatsaa, of The Real Brokerage, cautioned agents at Inman Connect. Instead, try these 5 tips he suggested to set yourself apart
Realtor.com CEO: 'Zillow took that crown off us — and I want it back'
During Inman Connect on Tuesday, Damian Eales, Realtor.com's newly installed CEO, revealed the marching orders he's received from Rupert Murdoch as he aim to scale the top of the portal game
by Daniel Houston Aug 8
Sue Yannaccone: Real estate is at the middle of multiple crossroads
Yannaccone, the president and CEO of Anywhere Brands, also argued at Inman Connect Las Vegas that her company is well-positioned to thrive as the housing industry evolves
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 8
Nikki Field, Harald Grant inducted into Inman Golden I Hall of Fame
This year's Luxury Connect Golden I winners were announced Tuesday, with legendary Sotheby's International Realty brokers Nikki Field and Harald Grant joining the Golden I Club Hall of Fame
by Inman Aug 8
'Buying Beverly Hills' star: Don't chase deals — chase relationships
David Kramer, Lisa Song Sutton and Jon Grauman, an agent featured on 'Buying Beverly Hills,' revealed how to drum up listings at Inman Luxury Connect in Las Vegas on Monday
Share your Inman experience. It's an investment in your business
Sharing your Inman experience, or any real estate conference for that matter, on social media is actually a smart move
by Karen Stone Aug 8
Compass drives down losses, lifts agent count amid Q2 revenue slide
Compass' 2Q revenue dropped 26% year over year to $1.5B, according to an earnings call Monday. Despite lower revenue, the brokerage reached free cash flow positivity and slimmed net losses
by Marian McPherson Aug 7