Laying off brokerage staff amid a downturn? Think twice
There are ways that brokerages can cut costs during a market slowdown without risking its agent morale, according to brokers at Inman Connect Las Vegas on Thursday
by Daniel Houston Aug 4
Want to keep agents for life? Shift the focus from money to people
Famed coach Jon Cheplak took to the Broker Connect stage at Inman Connect Las Vegas to help brokers master recruitment and retention through putting their agents first
by Marian McPherson Aug 4
How agents can build an effective brand on social media
Sean McPeak, Giselle Ugarte and Glennda Baker shared at Inman Connect Las Vegas, how there's no one-size-fits-all solution to leveraging your content into a genuine brand
by Ben Verde Aug 4
Top real estate coach: 'A recession is too good an opportunity to waste'
Dermot Buffini, CEO of real estate coaching firm Buffini & Company, spoke Wednesday at Inman Connect Las Vegas in a session called, 'There is a recession coming, but we're not participating'
Broker Spotlight: Pam Blair, YogaBug Real Estate
This week the spotlight shines on Portland, Oregon broker Pam Blair of YogaBug Real Estate who brings balance to her real estate practice
by Dani Vanderboegh Aug 4
Agents, brokers advised to seize the moment as mortgage rates retreat
Seek lenders who have the tech, people skills and product set to get would-be homebuyers off the fence and to the closing table, Knock and Maxwell executives told attendees at Connect Las Vegas
by Matt Carter Aug 4
Is 'shift' the new 'pivot'? 5 ways to generate listings in a rocky market
For agents looking to change their listing generation strategy in a shifting market, top agents Jonathan Spears and Lauren Rosin shared their tips at Inman Connect Las Vegas on Wednesday
'I am not a tour guide': How to nail tough commission conversations
Panelists Smita Singh, Cindi Hagley and Kraig Klaus discussed client requests to negotiate or cut their pay at Inman Connect Las Vegas on Wednesday
Want to build a profitable team? These leaders offer 3 tips for success
Teams have dominated the last several years in real estate, but building a profitable one means making smart decisions about technology and people, experts said at Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 4
Power Buyers ready to power through market shift
While funding may be scarce for real estate startups, Power Buyers Knock and HomeLight CEOs Sean Black and Drew Uher said at Inman Connect, they aren't having trouble securing capital
by Matt Carter Aug 3
3 reasons a downturn can actually be an opportunity
At Inman Connect Las Vegas, panelists Thad Wong, Josh Harley and Kamini Lane agreed opportunities for real estate pros will abound in a downturn: Just reach out and grab them
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 3
When selling, don't forget the power of 'the familiar': Derek Thompson
Deep down, even the most cutting-edge consumers tend to have a soft spot for things they already know and love, Derek Thompson argued Wednesday at Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Daniel Houston Aug 3
Tech futurist: What technology can do for real estate is boundless
Tameka Vasquez, who handles marketing for Sidewalk Labs, shared how to interact with culture and society, with real estate being a prominent way to do that, at Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 3
Everyone is coming after agent commissions, DelPrete tells ICLV
During a session Wednesday at Inman Connect Las Vegas, real estate tech expert Mike DelPrete said staking out a piece of the agent commission pool is baked into newer business models
Fredrik Eklund on the benefits of being a team member
The leader of one of Douglas Elliman's top teams, Eklund Gomes, and former Bravo reality television star spoke at Inman Connect about his path to success in luxury real estate
by Ben Verde Aug 3