Katie Lance: ‘We’re in a big moment with ChatGPT and AI’
At ICLV, the social media consultant offered a prescription for using AI and ChatGPT in your real estate business, from marketing to customer service to automated lead gen
by Christy Murdock Aug 9
Proptech spending expected to resume this year, investor says
'We remain bullish about an increase in activity over the back half' of 2023, Houlihan Lokey Managing Director Chris Gough said during a presentation Tuesday at Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Taylor Anderson Aug 9
Matterport defies Q2 revenue estimates as subscribers multiply
Matterport posted second-quarter revenues of $39.6M — a 39% increase from the same period a year earlier that squeaked past analyst estimates of $39.2M, according to a Tuesday earnings call
by Ben Verde Aug 9
The commission suits are headed to trial. What happens after that?
At Inman CEO Connect, Russ Cofano, James Dwiggins and Greg Robertson debated the changes that agents and brokers may see as a result of homeseller lawsuits and government interference
Drum up inventory through direct mailers, social media and more
The low-inventory problem has consumed many agents' minds for years. Top agents shared at Inman Connect how they stay ahead of the game by drilling down into some of these strategies
EXp Realty's Claudia Inoa: 'We don't have to just be agents'
Real estate agent, podcast host, coach and event creator Claudia Inoa encouraged the Inman Connect Las Vegas audience Tuesday to be open to new opportunities
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 8
Thad Wong plans to grab more market share during downturn
'The part that I can't control is the market, but I can control my market share,' Christie’s International Real Estate CEO Thad Wong said at Inman Connect Las Vegas on Tuesday
by Taylor Anderson Aug 8
Leverage AI for your social strategy in 2024 — but maintain authenticity
The AI revolution is officially upon us. There's a tasteful way real estate agents can utilize the tool in their social media strategy while staying true to themselves, speakers shared at Inman Connect
Verl Workman on changing 'the way we develop our people'
Zeroing in on skills development and action are the most effective ways to ensure your brokerage or team stays productive during a down market, Workman said Tuesday at Inman Connect
by Ben Verde Aug 8
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'