Rates may ease, but affordability tools will still be in demand
Zillow, UWM executives are optimistic mortgage rates will come back down but advised real estate agents at Inman Connect New York on Tuesday to get familiar with affordability tools
by Matt Carter Jan 24
Fine-tune your strategies to attract new business in a new market
James Becker, Nancy Almodovar and Richard Grossman spoke at Inman Connect New York on Tuesday about strategies they've employed recently to generate new business
by Ben Verde Jan 24
Pacaso CEO: Proptech firms forced to shift from offense to defense
Executives at 4 prominent real estate tech startups have diversified their product offerings to survive the market turmoil, which they discussed on Tuesday at Inman Connect New York
by Daniel Houston Jan 24
This is what real estate tech actually needs to do
At Inman Connect New York on Tuesday, Joe Skousen and Grier Allen discussed how technology leaders should look for ways to simplify agents' lives and eliminate mundane tasks
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 24
Risk has re-entered the financing conversation
Bob Groody of Maxwell and Shant Banosian of Guaranteed Rate discussed the current state of creative financing tools for consumers at Inman Connect New York on Tuesday
by Ben Verde Jan 24
Investors highlight the untapped potential in financing home equity
A slate of new companies backed by institutional investors is offering ways for owners to tap home equity. They made their pitch on Tuesday at Inman Connect New York
by Taylor Anderson Jan 24
In love and recruitment, 'marriage' is key, Keller Williams broker says
As the market continues to slow down on its way to normalization, it's more important now than ever that brokers effectively recruit top talent. At ICNY, brokers explained how
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 24
These are the mistakes that thwart brokers' success
Panelists at Inman Connect New York on Tuesday said that brokers err by not having written plans, not being flexible and other shortcomings
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 24
When it comes to real estate and data, keep it local
At ICNY on Tuesday, OJO Labs' Chris Heller and Nest Seekers International's Erin Sykes explain why real estate agents should pay less attention to national data and dig into local insights
by Marian McPherson Jan 24
Ben Kinney tells agents to channel 'Braveheart,' lead in tough times
'There are casualties in every war, but casualties come from egos and lack of action,' Kinney told an audience at Inman Connect New York on Tuesday
by Taylor Anderson Jan 24
How to win listings and beat your competition
Top agents Jordan Cohen of RE/MAX and Santiago Arana of The Agency spoke at Inman Connect New York on Tuesday about their strategies for racking up listings and how they got them when they were first starting out in the industry
by Ben Verde Jan 24
Why the 2023 housing market slowdown is a good thing
In a session called 'Your Inside Look Into the 2023 Housing Market,' panelists at Inman Connect New York said real estate companies and consumers are 'adjusting to the new reality'
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 24
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin calls home offices 'the killer of culture'
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin talks about stock market downturns, profitability and why brokers need to eschew virtual working to survive
by Marian McPherson Jan 24
Brad Inman at Connect New York: 2023 is a year for metamorphosis
Inman was optimistic about the year ahead for real estate during his opening talk at Inman Connect New York, but also urged leaders in the industry to appeal directly to lawmakers about how they'd like new regulations to be shaped in the future
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 24
The ultimate guide to Inman Connect New York 2023
So you've decided to join us at Inman Connect New York. Bravo! Here's a day-by-day breakdown of the conference along with some tidbits to get the most out of your week in NYC
by Marian McPherson Jan 24