'If you're a Realtor, you can't be a NIMBY': Joe Rand on affordability
Joe Rand, of Howard Hanna | Rand Realty, and Sean Roberts, CEO of Villa, advocated for the acceptance of smaller homes built off-site as a solution to the inventory crisis
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 27
Agents need to push past fear when posting online
Industry leaders at Inman Connect New York argued that social media and online videos are essential tools for today's real estate agents to find their voices and share their stories
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 24
71% of real estate agents didn't close any deals last year
At Inman Connect New York, Redfin's Joe Rath broke down the views of active agents in the industry, who make up less than a third of all Realtors
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 24
Sell like a spy: Mastering connection and 'elicitation'
Spies possess an extraordinary skill set that goes far beyond the Hollywood myths — one that can be beneficial to anyone, especially real estate professionals, according to Jeremy Hurewitz
by Richelle Hammiel Jan 24
Venture capitalists: Proptech founders need tenacity
The group never broached what they look for in terms of product types or category, but they all agreed, new ventures wanting money need leaders with the courage to bleed for their company
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 24
Elliman's Michael Liebowitz says the brand is all about 'expertise'
The new CEO and chairman made his debut on the ICNY stage on Friday, sharing big ideas for how the brand plans to be an industry disrupter while maintaining its reputation as a leader in luxury
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 24
Former HUD Secretary: We need big ideas on affordable housing
At her first ICNY appearance, former HUD Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman talked about missed opportunities to improve inventory and the lack of will for solving affordability challenges
by Marian McPherson Jan 24
Nykia Wright
During her first appearance at an Inman Connect event, Wright said she previously brought another entity back 'from the brink of extinction and irrelevance' and will now do the same at NAR
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 24
Real estate lawyers take big stand against agent commission sharing
CRMLS General Counsel Ed Zorn and Leading Real Estate Companies of the World Chief Legal Officer Jessica Edgerton warned agents not to fall back on old practices, like sharing commissions
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 24
Use software to automate the small stuff, tech leaders advise
Courted CEO Sean Soderstrom, Zoocasa CEO Carrie Lysenko and Bramlett Residential Real Estate owner Eric Bramlett debated the impact technology has on homes sales Thursday at ICNY
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 23
Recruiting isn't always about who's the best, but who's the best fit
Recruiting and retaining agents is all about finding the people who are already the right fit for your culture and business model, brokers attending Connect NYC said Thursday
by Matt Carter Jan 23
AI's potential for real estate agents is vast, ICNY panelists argue
Industry leaders said Thursday that artificial intelligence is lowering the cost of producing content and that in the future it will make home searches better and more useful
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 23
Real estate is not broken: Anywhere's Sue Yannaccone
Zillow's market cap may be 50 times bigger than the franchise giant's, but that doesn't mean traditional industry players need to make a 'fundamental pivot,' the CEO tells Brad Inman
by Matt Carter Jan 23
DelPrete: Guard yourself against 'propaganda' in real estate data
The real estate tech strategist laid out how companies often use accurate data to present skewed conclusions — and what real estate professionals can do to spot it
by Daniel Houston Jan 23
Zillow, not CoStar, is Realtor.com's biggest competitor, Eales insists
As the rivalry with CoStar Group simmers, Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales is focused on housing policy and bridging gaps between the industry and consumers, he told a crowd Thursday at ICNY
by Marian McPherson Jan 23