Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman 'skeptical' about iBuyer growth
Glenn Kelman said Wednesday at Inman Connect that many agents expect iBuyers to grow. He isn't so convinced, but does see disintermediation as a real issue
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 27
'Show people who you are, not what you do' on Instagram and TikTok
Social media mavens Shannon Milligan and Giselle Ugarte shared proven best practices for marketing with micro-video on TikTok and Instagram
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 27
CoStar CEO likens Zillow's StreetEasy to blackmail
Andy Florance on Tuesday positioned his company's upcoming New York City portal as an alternative to Zillow-owned StreetEasy
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 26
Keller Offers exec: iBuying is a golden opportunity for agents
RJ Jones, head of Keller Offers, told Inman Connect Las Vegas that the increase in iBuyers and alternative transaction models are driving professionalism and give the industry a lot to look forward to
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 26
Yes, the housing market will cool in 2022 — here’s why
One of the primary reasons for a turndown, according to Ivy Zelman, who spoke at Inman Connect Las Vegas, is the current situation's lack of sustainability
CoStar revenue rises to new heights in latest earnings report
The company pulled in $499M in revenue during the third quarter of this year. That's a 17% jump compared to last year at the same time
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 26
3 tips for luxury agents marketing listings on social media
Luxury Connect panelists say brand the house, get creative and have fun, and tease out your coming soons on Instagram 
by Dani Vanderboegh Oct 26
Trying to level up in luxury? Lead with something clients can't Google
At Inman Luxury Connect in Las Vegas, two star agents agreed that being happy in what you do, consistency and follow-up were keys to reaching the next level in luxury real estate sales
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 26
Mauricio and Alexia Umansky dish on keeping real estate in the family
The Agency founder and CEO Mauricio Umansky and his daughter Alexia work together in Los Angeles. Doing so comes with challenges, but also unique opportunities
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 26
Luxury leaders agree: digital marketing rests on authenticity
Whether it's over Zoom or through email, digital marketing and outreach is now the starting point of every interaction, and it has to be strategic enough to pull the prospect deeper into an eventual personal interaction
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 25
@Properties CEO on franchise biz: We're coming for the big markets
In an interview ahead of Inman Connect Las Vegas, Thad Wong said blockchain will become part of the real estate transaction and franchising will help smaller players survive
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 22
3 moments that made Side CEO Guy Gal
Gal's billion-dollar company has its origins in its co-founder's own experiences — both good and bad — buying real estate
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 19
How to get the most out of your conference: 10 tips for Inman Connect Las Vegas
Seasoned conference-goer and Homeward Partner Lead Julie Youngblood offers advice for maximizing your Inman Connect Las Vegas experience
by Julie Youngblood Oct 18
Allison Chiaramonte on selling a $29M Park Avenue penthouse
The biggest challenge in a recent Manhattan sale that Chiaramonte brokered was not the high price point, but rather finding a buyer willing to renovate a co-op
by Libertina Brandt Oct 15
The 20 biggest luxury mountain sales of 2021 (so far)
While a $136.25M sale in Montana eclipsed all others, this year also saw a number of high-profile sales in Aspen and Vail