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
Mentorship, support, guidance: What agents really want today
Deep into the nitty-gritty of what it's like to be a brokerage in this market, at CEO Connect - George Canciobello, Kymber Menkiti and moderator Clelia Peters shared ways to keep talent happy
by Dani Vanderboegh Aug 9
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
The commission suits are headed to trial. What happens after that?
At Inman CEO Connect, Russ Cofano, James Dwiggins and Greg Robertson debated the changes that agents and brokers may see as a result of homeseller lawsuits and government interference
Locked in, or misinformed? How seller's agents can allay client fears
Homeowners feel locked in and for good reason. But sellers should know the other side of the coin too, agents argued at Inman Connect
by Daniel Houston Aug 8
4 ways to improve real estate as bombshell commission suits sizzle
At Inman Connect Las Vegas, real estate broker and attorney Kendall Bonner urged the industry to be proactive instead of waiting to be legally 'bullied' into change
Real estate is having its Blockbuster vs. Netflix moment
At Inman Connect Las Vegas, real estate strategist Mike DelPrete explained the 'unfair advantage' of the low-fee business models and how agents are the ultimate solution
by Marian McPherson 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
Christie's International Real Estate enters Aruba with new affiliate
Bold Properties Aruba, based in the island's capital of Oranjestad, is now part of the luxury brand's Caribbean network, the brokerage said. The firm is led by Aileen Kelly and Jenniffer Figaroa
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
Compass' No. 1 large team in Pittsburgh joins Coldwell Banker
The 15-person Reed and Shutey Team was founded in 2015. The team closed $66.99M in sales volume across 249 sides in 2022 while at Compass, according to the brokerage
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
Christie's International Real Estate and tech company Modwell partner
The agreement provides 50 of Christie's International Real Estate's Masters Circle agents access to Modwell's proprietary tech design platform to assist homebuyers in seeing a home's potential
Luxury homebuyers and sellers need straight talk on the market
Luxury agents can earn points for authenticity by giving clients a clear picture of prices today's housing market will bear as long as it's backed by data, experts said at Inman Luxury Connect
by Matt Carter Aug 7