Brokers talk culture and the future at Connect Now
The discussion centered around what actions brokers should take in upcoming months to move forward in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and national upheaval
Side CEO: Other brokerages designed for 'average' agents
The CEO of Side doesn't call his brokerage a 'tech company,' and there’s no comparison to the other brokerages of the world, Guy Gal explained at Connect Now
by Patrick Kearns Jun 3
Here's why Compass chose to buy Contactually over other CRMs
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin gave a peek behind one of the biggest tech decisions at Compass of the past few years during a discussion at Inman Connect Now
by Patrick Kearns Jun 3
Compass CEO: 'It’s OK to not be OK in this time'
Robert Reffkin, one of the few African American leaders in the real estate industry, discussed how agents and allies can help the Black community
by Patrick Kearns Jun 3
'You can see someone smile through a mask': Hospitality during COVID-19
During a talk at Inman Connect Now, Inman Editor at Large Clelia Peters and New York City restaurateur Will Guidara discussed how to show hospitality in a world with coronavirus
Indie brokers struggle with racial unrest and coronavirus pandemic
Brokers advised evaluating whether social media messages might come off as 'tone-deaf' but disagreed on whether to express political opinions publicly at Inman Connect Now
Pulse: How are you prioritizing your goals in 2020 now?
We want to know from you, our readers: How are you responding and reacting to the issues we're facing in 2020? How are you shifting, readjusting and prioritizing your goals? 
by Inman Jun 3
Turn that 'no' into a 'yes': 9 problem-solvers for agents
Opinion
Use these skills to improve your ability to solve problems and get the answer you need
by Bernice Ross Jun 3
How collaborating on listings benefits agents and sellers
When agents join forces to list a property, clients get the benefit of multiple agents — their knowledge, Rolodex, market experience and more. Here are a few more reasons to open yourself up to the possibility of collaborating with another agent
by Santiago Arana Jun 3
Why Aaron Kirman walked away from $400M in inventory
A number of real estate leaders urged agents to use the COVID-19 pandemic to reevaluate their current brokerage situation at Connect Now
by Patrick Kearns Jun 2
Top indie brokers share how they've navigated 2020's unrest
Independent brokerage owners Thad Wong, Vanessa Bergmark and Kofi Nartey share how three months of social distancing made them and their businesses better
by Marian McPherson Jun 2
Howard Hanna CEO: Full impact of unemployment not yet known
Speaking at Connect Now, Helen Hanna Casey also highlighted migration trends her company is tracking due to the COVID-19 pandemic
by Patrick Kearns Jun 2
Gary Keller: We're seeing a 'fast track to disruption'
Keller Williams CEO predicts mergers and acquisitions will speed up in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic
Brad Inman: 'This is our digital spring'
In his opening address at Inman Connect Now, Brad Inman acknowledged the turmoil of recent months and called on real estate professionals to exercise empathy and be present for others by using the new technological tools available to them
Want to keep your online profiles on point? Here are 5 tips
What people see when they Google you matters, especially when it comes to old and outdated profiles. Controlling your online presence is tricky, but doable. Just have a little patience, and follow these five tips
by Andrew Fortune Jun 2
Should you change brokerages during the pandemic?
Opinion
It's a great time to think about making a change, but to make a meaningless change would be a terrible mistake
by Teresa Mack Jun 2