Clear Cooperation, resignation, deportation: Inman's Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Jessi Healey Jan 24
Shifting ground rules driving real estate brokerage consolidation
As the industry continues to evolve, smaller brokers are going to need to think about how to increase profitability, and that often requires scale, said BHGRE President Ginger Wilcox
by Matt Carter 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
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
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
Lone Wolf embraces the wild in new logo and marketing rebrand
A forest-rich green monogram with serif font replaces the deep reds and howling wolf profile of earlier efforts. The new designs aim to reinforce the entrepreneurial spirit of the Lone Wolf brand
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
Filters and links 'are dead' in Andy Florance's portal dream
In his latest Inman Interview, CoStar Group CEO Andy Florance talked about AI transforming residential portals from digital classifieds to highly-personalized home shopping platforms
by Marian McPherson Jan 23
Rocket consolidates home search, mortgage with Rocket.com launch
Announced Wednesday, Rocket's new domain targets high-intent homebuyers by utilizing AI to provide around-the-clock support, answer questions and keep clients and agents informed
by Matt Carter Jan 22