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
6 new technologies shaping the future of residential development
'Thesis Driven' editor Brad Hargreaves shared how emerging tech in home equity, AI, ADUs, property development, off-the-grid living and driverless cars will impact residential development
by Lillian Dickerson 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
Umansky, Dwiggins clash in heated debate over Clear Cooperation
While onstage at Inman Connect New York, Mauricio Umansky argued that Clear Cooperation stifles competition. Meanwhile, James Dwiggins said the rule puts the customer first
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 23
Ryan Serhant predicts 'screenless' future for savvy real estate agents
Thursday at Inman Connect, Serhant spread a message of love to the agent community while also sharing his thoughts on Clear Cooperation and which brokerage models will thrive in 2025
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 23
'I placed 7th; I completely blew it. Now what?' asks former Olympian
BMX rider Connor Fields knows the highs and lows of chasing a dream: setting a goal, coming close to achieving it and falling short. However, his journey is unlike any other
by Richelle Hammiel Jan 23
The Real Brokerage reaches 25K-agent milestone
After adding 1K agents per month in 2024, Real said January could become its most productive hiring month in company history
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 23
RE/MAX CEO: 'I don’t think RE/MAX deserves to be Kodak'
At Inman Connect New York, Erik Carlson said he wants everyone to know the real estate franchisor is 'open for business'
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 23