Place exec Vija Williams: 2023 could be 'a pretty ugly year'
In the lead-up to Inman Connect New York, Williams offered tips on how teams can survive a shrinking market. 'Prepare for the worst and hope for the best,' she said
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 19
Be agile, embrace change: 2 leaders share the keys to success in 2023
Christie's Real Estate Chris Lim and Ben Fairfield with RE/MAX Western Region Development shared keys to their teams' success in a down market with the Inman Connect Now virtual crowd
by Marian McPherson Dec 15
Branden Williams on reality TV: 'We're too busy making real deals'
Branden and Rayni Williams, the real estate power couple, told Katie Kossev during a panel at Inman Connect Now on Thursday that they'll 'never' consider joining a real estate reality series
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 15
'This is the shift everybody has been predicting': Agents at Connect Now
Matt Lionetti and Jason Cassity said during Inman Connect Now on Thursday that the market shift has been fast and furious, and agents must start stepping up their games to survive
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 15
Homeward CEO Tim Heyl and the path forward for power buyers
Heyl said his company is built to handle down markets. He spoke with Inman ahead of Inman Connect New York, where he’ll be talking about tech, data and the biggest trends in 2023
by Taylor Anderson Dec 14
How to combat the 4 most common objections during a market shift
Point's Eddie Lim: The tourist real estate investors have left the market
At Connect Now on Thursday, moderator Clelia Peters was joined by Eddie Lim who founded Point after he found himself rattled by the traditional process of trying to access home equity
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 17
With homes selling slower, agents want more from brokers
Agents face a tougher path to revenue than they did last year. Their brokerages can help, Keith Pike and Donnie Pingaro argued Thursday during a Connect Now virtual session
by Daniel Houston Nov 17
Being a successful agent means living and breathing real estate
At Connect Now on Thursday, Joyce Rey of Coldwell Banker advised agents not to hit the brakes during the holidays. 'This is the time to get going. You need to start thinking about the new year'
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 17
'Panicked' sellers are turning to Opendoor later in the game: Exec
Opendoor Director of Strategic Partnership William Holmes said at Connect Now on Thursday that sellers are increasingly requesting offers from the iBuyer after listings hit the market
by Taylor Anderson Nov 17
Chasing leads isn't enough. The agent's message has to work too
'Everyone wants to buy; no one wants to be sold.' Agents have to get the message right if they want their hard work generating leads to pay off, consultant Jon Cheplak said at Inman Connect
by Daniel Houston Oct 19
3 tips for becoming a top real estate producer — even in a downturn
Hazel Shakur and Adam Hergenrother argued during a Wednesday session of Inman Connect that real estate agents can thrive even in a shifting market
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 19
Now is the time to have answers to the toughest questions, trainers say
Agents who can handle clients' concerns in a shifting market will continue generating business in tough times, Keller Williams and Reali trainers said at Inman Connect on Wednesday
by Taylor Anderson Oct 19
Top producers share how agents can dominate their markets this fall
During an Inman Connect panel, industry experts recommended that agents be ready to provide more context to buyers and sellers and be proactive about building relationships
by Taylor Anderson Oct 19
The Agency's Mauricio Umansky on what's hurting brokerages the most
At Inman Connect, Brad Inman and Mauricio Umansky, founder of luxury brokerage The Agency discussed what's happening in the market now and how it's impacting brokers and their agents
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 19