Branding, hiring, tech and culture: Navigating an expansion as a broker
Leaders who want to grow into new regions need to figure out how to export their culture — and where the most fruitful markets might be — brokers said at Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 27
CoStar CEO likens Zillow's StreetEasy to blackmail
Andy Florance on Tuesday positioned his company's upcoming New York City portal as an alternative to Zillow-owned StreetEasy
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 26
To bring agents back to the office, start small and be flexible
'We realized that relationships matter and that face-to-face contact is irreplaceable,' said Vanguard Properties' Nina Dosanjh when discussing the return to office at Inman Connect.
Want to build a team? First step, put everything else on the backburner
Taylor-Made Team leader Leisel L. Taylor and Engel & Völkers Jacksonville Beach broker-owner Corey Hasting explain what it takes to create a successful team
by Marian McPherson Oct 26
Indie vs. big box: Which is better for agents today? Results are in
Last week, we asked: 'A small indie brokerage or a large national player? Which is best for real estate agents in this market?' After sifting through the many responses, here are some of the best ones from readers
by Inman Oct 26
You're an agent who wants to be an investor: 4 ways to get in the game
Some of the most successful agents practice what they preach by investing in real estate. Inman Connect Las Vegas speakers shared 4 key tips for how agents can get started
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 26
3 tips for luxury agents marketing listings on social media
Luxury Connect panelists say brand the house, get creative and have fun, and tease out your coming soons on Instagram 
by Dani Vanderboegh Oct 26
How to generate great leads in any market — no matter where you live
As the housing market continues to evolve, real estate agents at Inman Connect Las Vegas say they're keeping an eye out for ways to create connections between multiple regions
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 26
Mauricio and Alexia Umansky dish on keeping real estate in the family
The Agency founder and CEO Mauricio Umansky and his daughter Alexia work together in Los Angeles. Doing so comes with challenges, but also unique opportunities
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 26
Meditation rooms & 'show showers': What luxury buyers want right now
Luxury real estate agent Ivan Estrada and luxury residential developer Tyler Jones explain how the pandemic has impacted buyers' wish lists and must-haves at Inman Connect
by Marian McPherson Oct 25
'I want to be your second agent': Top Realtors dish on when to walk away
Aaron Kirman of Compass and Tami Pardee of Pardee Properties offered a master class on navigating clients back to reality during Luxury Connect in Las Vegas on Monday 
by Inman Oct 25
Meet the first responder Mattel modeled a Barbie after
Dr. Audrey Sue Cruz is one of 6 health care workers Mattel reached out to during a time of global pandemic and intense discrimination against Asian Americans
by Dani Vanderboegh Oct 25
Zillow's iBuyer misstep will soon be 'a distant memory': Mike DelPrete
Opinion
Within the context of long-term industry disruption, Zillow's loss may simply be an embarrassing detour on its inexorable march to transform real estate
by Mike DelPrete Oct 25
Meet the finalists for the Inman Innovator Awards 2021
The finalists for the 2021 Inman Innovator Awards are an accomplished crew. The winners will be honored this week at Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Inman Oct 25
Lesson Learned: Relationships matter most in this business
Find out why Douglas Elliman’s Lindsay Barton Barrett believes that relationships are the backbone of a great real estate business
by Christy Murdock Oct 25
5 habits of agents who effectively prospect the affluent (Part 3)
In this weekly series, David Friedman shares the 5 keystones for effectively prospecting the affluent, distilled from over a decade of advising global leaders in luxury. This week, learn how to turn generic referrals into introductions by avoiding open-ended requests
by David Friedman Oct 25