New York broker sues Zillow, saying StreetEasy 'masked' his listings
George T. Spyridakis, an associate broker with eXp Realty, alleged Zillow's StreetEasy allowed multiple brokers to list the same unit on the platform, effectively hiding it from public view
by Taylor Anderson Feb 12
Proptech reAlpha names Vijay Rathna chief crypto officer
Rathna's job at the real estate software company will entail implementing token strategy, spearheading blockchain integrations and digital asset innovation
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 7
Angela Yee of 'The Breakfast Club' joins Nest Seekers International
Yee obtained her first brokerage affiliation with SERHANT. last year, but the radio personality has long been an investor and advocate for building generational wealth through real estate
John Lawrence boomerangs to Douglas Elliman from Compass
The 30-plus year real estate vet spent 15 years during the peak of his career at Douglas Elliman and recently returned after a 3-year stint at Compass. His 19-person team also joins him at Elliman
Stephen Kotler steps down as Western Region CEO at Elliman
Kotler has been with Elliman for more than 30 years, and will return to work in sales alongside his brother and son on the Kotler Team in NYC following a tumultuous period for western operations
Bess Freedman on why Compass' listing portal is raising red flags
Opinion
Launched Monday, Compass One's aim is to funnel business through private exclusive channels, Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman writes — yet it threatens a healthy real estate market
by Bess Freedman Feb 5
NYC real estate vet Scott Harris launches Magnetic firm with Side
After 18 years with Brown Harris Stevens, Harris has set off on his own with members of his previous team alongside him. The firm will put a high focus on client and agent service
Angelica Parker lawsuit against Alexanders tossed on technicality
Judge Lewis A. Kaplan said the Adult Survivors Act supersedes the Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Law in her case, meaning Parker will have until Feb. 14 to amend the lawsuit
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 27
Catch up on the best of Inman Connect New York: The Download
ICYMI, here are the must-know insights and can't-miss controversies straight from the stage of Inman Connect New York
by Christy Murdock Jan 25
Recruiting isn't always about who's the best, but who's the best fit
Recruiting and retaining agents is all about finding the people who are already the right fit for your culture and business model, brokers attending Connect NYC said Thursday
by Matt Carter Jan 23
Dolly Lenz tells agents to 'stay in your clients' pants'
Lenz's point — not to be taken literally — was to be in constant contact with clients, aware of what they do day to day and what they need, all of which impacts how they buy and sell real estate
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 22
Rocket consolidates home search, mortgage with Rocket.com launch
Announced Wednesday, Rocket's new domain targets high-intent homebuyers by utilizing AI to provide around-the-clock support, answer questions and keep clients and agents informed
by Matt Carter Jan 22
American Real Estate Association absorbs NYC trade group
The integration with the New York Residential Agent Continuum paves the way for the organization's first local chapter while turning up the heat on its rivalry with NAR
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 22
Lesson Learned: Don't believe everything you see on TV
From selling advertising to entering the competitive world of New York City real estate, find out how Rachel Glazer overcame long odds with hustle and heart
by Christy Murdock Jan 22
25 ways to thrive during real estate conference season
Let frequent conference attendee, speaker and organizer Nikki Beauchamp share key strategies that help her not just survive but thrive during this busy period
by Nikki Beauchamp Jan 21