Locked in, or misinformed? How seller's agents can allay client fears
Homeowners feel locked in and for good reason. But sellers should know the other side of the coin too, agents argued at Inman Connect
by Daniel Houston Aug 8
5 free game-changing strategies agents can employ for 2024
'Bad advice that sounds cool is still bad advice,' Sharran Srivatsaa, of The Real Brokerage, cautioned agents at Inman Connect. Instead, try these 5 tips he suggested to set yourself apart
Real Brokerage CEO Tamir Poleg: 'We are on fire'
Poleg insists that he admires what eXp has built and shared his company’s prospectus with its CEO Glenn Sanford before going public, but never heard back
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 8
LoanDepot narrows Q2 loss on spring mortgage demand
At $4.55B, loanDepot's Q2 purchase loan originations were up 30% from Q1, thanks in part to the seasonal boost provided by spring homebuyers, but down 52% from a year ago
by Matt Carter Aug 8
Zillow's Samuelson: AI to create 'once in a 200 years' revolution
Zillow's Errol Samuelson compared the rise of AI to the invention of the steam engine and encouraged real estate professionals to stay vigilant when it comes to technology
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 8
Can VC bring innovation to proptech? 'We have to'
A panel of VC investors at ICLV said funding had likely been delivered to new proptechs without enough diligence during the most recent bull cycle. Now is the time to get 'more prudent'
4 ways to improve real estate as bombshell commission suits sizzle
At Inman Connect Las Vegas, real estate broker and attorney Kendall Bonner urged the industry to be proactive instead of waiting to be legally 'bullied' into change
Real estate is having its Blockbuster vs. Netflix moment
At Inman Connect Las Vegas, real estate strategist Mike DelPrete explained the 'unfair advantage' of the low-fee business models and how agents are the ultimate solution
by Marian McPherson Aug 8
Luxury agents dish on how to build and lead strong teams
'You've got to be comfortable with being uncomfortable,' said top-producing agent Dawn McKenna at Inman Luxury Connect
by Taylor Anderson Aug 8
Sue Yannaccone: Real estate is at the middle of multiple crossroads
Yannaccone, the president and CEO of Anywhere Brands, also argued at Inman Connect Las Vegas that her company is well-positioned to thrive as the housing industry evolves
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 8
Record number of Americans say it's a bad time to buy
A monthly survey by mortgage giant Fannie Mae finds 82% of consumers said July was a bad time to buy, a record in polling data going back to 2010
by Matt Carter Aug 8
Christie's International Real Estate enters Aruba with new affiliate
Bold Properties Aruba, based in the island's capital of Oranjestad, is now part of the luxury brand's Caribbean network, the brokerage said. The firm is led by Aileen Kelly and Jenniffer Figaroa
Brad Inman: Artificial intelligence is the future. Don't fall behind
Inman founder Brad Inman opened Inman Connect on Tuesday with a powerful keynote extolling the virtues of remaining patient amid a market correction and the benefits of an AI revolution
by Marian McPherson Aug 8
Nikki Field, Harald Grant inducted into Inman Golden I Hall of Fame
This year's Luxury Connect Golden I winners were announced Tuesday, with legendary Sotheby's International Realty brokers Nikki Field and Harald Grant joining the Golden I Club Hall of Fame
by Inman Aug 8
NYC tops list of most expensive rental markets, ousting San Jose
New York City topped San Jose as the most expensive rental market in the country, the first time the Big Apple has topped the list since Zillow began tracking the data in 2015
by Taylor Anderson Aug 8