Agents need to 'lean in' to technology, but they're not going extinct
OJO Labs founder John Berkowitz said that artificial intelligence and other technology is coming whether agents like it or not
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 18
Home prices could 'trade like corporate shares' thanks to iBuying, tech disruptors
Disruption is radically changing the homebuying process, according to Utah MLS leader Brad Bjelke. Other leaders around the country now have to decide how they're going to respond
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 18
Here's what you might have missed at Inman Luxury Connect
Pocket listings, disruption, auctions and more were among the many things debated this week by some of the most successful real estate figures in the US
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 18
Compass Robert Reffkin graphic art
Robert Reffkin told The Real Deal that Compass doesn't plan to go public in the next 18 months, and a Compass spokesperson said WeWork's failed IPO won't impact the company's plans
by Patrick Kearns Oct 18
The Real Word: The beef over Compass' tech company status
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by Byron Lazine Oct 18
Succeeding in luxury means consistently investing in yourself
Rayni and Branden Williams started small but grew successful real estate careers by continually investing part of their commissions into growing more business
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 17
Auctions are the luxury agent's secret weapon
Auctions can help agents sell homes quickly and represent an out-of-the-box marketing tactic that's especially good for challenging listings
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 17
Genuine communication is the antidote to iBuying
The Agency founder Mauricio Umansky believes the art of communication is being lost, which gives the advantage to real estate disrupters
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 16
Video marketing, staging matter more than ever for luxury listings
Experts at Inman Luxury Connect said Wednesday that staging has lately become a 'top priority'
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 16
Data, honesty key to giving sellers realistic expectations: Gary Gold
Today's sellers may have done their own research and come up with their own prices, so it's up to agents to manage expectations and gently deliver reality
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 16
Luxury agents need to be 'smarter than the internet'
Brad Inman argued Wednesday at Luxury Connect that the real estate market today is dominated by change, and that agents need to be smarter to thrive
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 16
Bright MLS debuts new pocket listing rule
The policy requires agents to put any listing they're advertising into the MLS and comes at a time of growing concern over off-market listings
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 16
What you need to know before investing in a damaged home
Agents share their tips so that homebuyers and investors know what they're getting into
Opendoor appoints new batch of executives, board members
The new leaders — none of whom have backgrounds in real estate — have previous experience working at Amazon, Netflix, Hulu and in the venture capital industry
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 14
175-agent Miami brokerage affiliates with eXp Realty
Kurz Real Estate CEO David Kurz hopes the move will 'empower agents with the ability to build economic freedom for themselves'
by Patrick Kearns Oct 14
Compass launches 2 new agent feedback initiatives
Compass Concierge, Compass Coming Soons, Compass Cares and a forthcoming bridge loans program were all brought to Compass by agents, CEO Robert Reffkin said
by Patrick Kearns Oct 14