Live from Las Vegas: Catch up with Inman's Top 5
With Inman Top 5, you'll find the most essential stories of the past week, chosen by our readers
by Christy Murdock Aug 11
Whatever became of Inman's Latte Vision? Real estate issues a verdict
A decade after Brad Inman asked if homebuying could ever be as easy as purchasing coffee, Clelia Peters, Curt Beardsley and David Voorhees assessed the state of the end-to-end transaction
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 11
When handling buyer objections, preparation is key, brokers say
Buyers with doubts need to know they're being heard. A well-oiled process for responding to their objections can help, Bianca D'Alessio and Aaron West said Thursday at Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Daniel Houston Aug 11
Is your next listing stuck in incognito mode? The Download
Could Clear Cooperation be the problem when it comes to the years-long inventory shortage? Actually, yes, according to industry analysts
by Christy Murdock Aug 11
Despite Q2 decline, Realtor.com says it's ready to take on CoStar
Realtor.com parent company Move's quarter and yearly revenues have slipped, with the company bringing in $602M for the full year. But despite struggles, News Corp's CEO is confident in the brand
by Marian McPherson Aug 10
How the top RE/MAX agent in the world nails his listing presentations
The Los Angeles agent told the crowd at Inman Connect Las Vegas on Thursday that he owes his success to mastering the listing interview. 'There's no second choice to this,' Jordan Cohen said
by Ben Verde Aug 10
Proptech execs: AI isn't a catchall, use it to solve specific problems
At Inman Connect, CEO of Localize OS Omer Granot said brokerages should look for solutions built by a number of existing providers in the space instead of 'trying to reinvent the wheel'
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 10
Roofstock founder: 'Take the long view' on single-family rentals
'We’re encouraging people to think beyond this point of the interest rate cycle,' Roofstock CEO Gary Beasley said at Inman Connect Las Vegas on Wednesday
by Taylor Anderson Aug 10
RentSpree CEO talks about moving out of LA over high home prices
'I want our industry to look more at the rental market not as something that's completely separate and distinct from the homebuying market,' Michael Lucarelli said at Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Taylor Anderson Aug 10
Real CEO Tamir Poleg takes 2023 Inman 'Innovator of the Year' award
The Real Brokerage founder Tamir Poleg and his executive team walked away with Inman Innovator Award's highest honor, thanks to their amazing strides in tech and recruiting
by Marian McPherson Aug 10
The Real Brokerage more than doubles revenue, agent count in Q2
NYC-based Real Brokerage's Q2 revenue increased 65% year over year to $185.3M. Despite raising fees in Q1, its agent count grew 105% year over year, according to an earnings report
by Marian McPherson Aug 10
Glennda Baker is recognized by her stars anywhere. That's the point
Brokerages need agents and their personal brands more than agents need the backing of brokerage brands, Baker argued at Inman Connect. 'My name is Glennda Baker, and I am a brand'
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 10
Consumer Price Index rises in July amid 1st inflation hike in 13 months
The Consumer Price Index increased 0.2% in July and rose 3.2% annually, according to data released Thursday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics that suggests inflation is still cooling
by Ben Verde Aug 10
With trillions in ‘dry powder’, investors once again eye proptech
Investment in proptech was down 66% in the first half of 2023. What’s going on, where’s the opportunity and what information can keep you ahead of the curve?
by Christy Murdock Aug 10
4 outside-the-box uses of AI that could change real estate
Everyone's talking about chatbots. But 3 experts at Inman Connect Las Vegas explored AI's other cutting-edge applications for agents during a panel on Wednesday
by Daniel Houston Aug 10