Coldwell Banker CEO on the future of offices: 'less rent, more happy hours'
The company has been re-examining the best use and layout of its more than 700 offices to maximize effectiveness and allocate savings
by Patrick Kearns Jun 4
The economic downturn won't end investment in real estate tech
Venture capitalists Constance Freedman and Paul Levine said Thursday that there's still plenty of space for innovation and money to disrupt the real estate industry
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 4
Homesnap's Mazur: It's time for agents to go all in
In multiple talk tracks at Tech Connect, leaders in sales, fintech and proptech all agreed on one thing: The COVID-19 pandemic has totally changed how people market, sell and buy real estate
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 4
RE/MAX CEO: 'If we sit and we watch, we’re not taking action'
Adam Contos discussed managerial strategies for leaders in uncertain times, wearing his values on a T-shirt and volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity on the battlefield
by Patrick Kearns Jun 4
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
Glenn Kelman: Waves of migration, consolidation coming to real estate
The Redfin CEO said Wednesday the coronavirus pandemic is helping fuel changes in real estate imagery and consumer behavior
by Jim Dalrymple II 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
Agents say they're busy amid pandemic, but challenges linger
Buyers and sellers appear to be returning to the market in many parts of the U.S., but inventory issues continue to plague many areas as well
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 2
Ryan Serhant: 'We need to stand with the Black community'
The 'Million Dollar Listing' star said during Inman Connect Now that Americans need to proactively fight racism
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 2
Vacation rental giant Vacasa announces $108M funding round
The firm also indicated its industry appears to be recovering from the lows of the coronavirus pandemic
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 2
Voiceter Pro to permanently shut down due to coronavirus
The company was founded nearly 4 years ago and struck up partnerships with numerous real estate organizations. But it couldn't weather the economic turmoil of the pandemic
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 1
Keller Williams creates task force to address 'racial disparities' at KW
Gary Keller announced the move in an email to all staff and associates Sunday as protests against police brutality and racism took place across the country
by Patrick Kearns Jun 1
Realogy is bringing back some furloughed employees
Realogy CEO Ryan Schneider told Fox Business that Realogy is 'making other moves to meet the increasing demand we’re seeing in the market'
by Patrick Kearns Jun 1
Expensive U.S. cities see rents fall amid coronavirus pandemic
San Francisco in particular has experienced a historic drop in rent amid the pandemic, though rents are also down in New York, Boston and other cities
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 1
Some landlords got aid money. Many others were excluded
Smaller landlords form the 'backbone' of the residential rental industry. But they have been largely excluded from the Paycheck Protection Program during the coronavirus pandemic
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 1
Real estate leaders speak out against racism as protests grow nationwide
CEOs at Compass, Keller Williams, Redfin and Zillow, among others, detailed steps their companies are taking to address racism in the real estate industry and inside their offices
by Patrick Kearns Jun 1