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'
Keller Williams, NextHome clinch 'Most Innovative Companies' list
Released Wednesday, Fortune's 'America's Most Innovative Companies' list features 4 real estate companies. California-based NextHome led the pack with a product innovation score of 257
by Marian McPherson Mar 31
Can eXp Realty maintain rapid, sustainable growth in 2022?
There's no doubt that eXp has been on a hot streak, but that doesn't mean the brokerage lacks challenges to consider as it looks to 2022, including scaling operations through rapid growth
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 29
RE/MAX in 2022: Modernizing the franchise model, teams and more
Creating a more robust teams structure, filtering out the industry noise and innovating the franchise model are all major challenges the brokerage will face in the coming year
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 22
Zillow Offers is dead. But Zillow (and iBuying) is here to stay
At Connect Now on Tuesday, real estate analyst Mike DelPrete shared with Brad Inman where Zillow went wrong with Zillow Offers and what 'Zillow 3.0' could look like
by Marian McPherson Nov 16
Brad Inman: Now is the time for a new 'housing dynamism'
Inman Publisher Brad Inman praised real estate professionals for their ability to adjust to working during the pandemic during his opening talk at Inman Connect on Tuesday
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 26
3 ways collaboration is a win-win for all in real estate
It’s natural to have feelings of scarcity in business and to see your competition as a threat to your success. However, if you open yourself up to collaboration, you’ll see it’s quite the opposite. Here's why
Coronavirus has made real estate tech mainstream — but more innovation is needed 
Opinion
Although the bulk of the real estate transaction used to occur offline, this year, things have changed. Innovation is now a priority, and consumers are widely adopting digital solutions — but are the efforts enough?
by Tom Willerer Jul 30
Want to cultivate a top-producing team? Follow these 5 steps
Building a top-producing team takes work. It's not just about having talented team members on board — it's about cultivating those talents, setting team and personal goals, pushing for innovation, and a few other steps
Top indie brokers share how they've navigated 2020's unrest
Independent brokerage owners Thad Wong, Vanessa Bergmark and Kofi Nartey share how three months of social distancing made them and their businesses better
by Marian McPherson Jun 2
EXp Realty becomes first RESO-certified brokerage
The distinction allows the virtual cloud brokerage to handle its own data, promote efficiencies and enable interoperability with partners
by Patrick Kearns Sep 11
Homebuyers' biggest agent gripe? 'Commissions are too high'
More than 4 in 10 consumers believe commissions are too high, according to a new study from ShelterZoom
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 11
WATCH: Kiss real estate — as we know it — goodbye
You've got to get on or get out because there's no stopping innovation
by Inman Mar 13
Innovate or die: 11 ways agents should shake up their businesses
Real estate heavy-hitters share tips for how to foster innovation, whether you're a solo agent or a giant company