Bright chairman calls for more MLS data sharing, possible consolidation

Jon Coile, who is also a vice president at HomeServices of America, said Thursday that today’s boundaries around MLS data make little sense. Continue reading

WATCH: Realogy CEO says ‘It’s going to be a struggle’ for independent agents

Realogy CEO Ryan Schneider, RE/MAX CEO Adam Contos and EXIT Realty CEO Tami Bonnell discussed self-care and consumer service at Inman Connect New York. Continue reading

Should an agent get paid for going to showings?

Brokers and team members sounded off on agent compensation at Inman Connect New York. Continue reading

Considering an Adult ‘Gap Year’ to Begin Your Next Chapter?

  (Editor’s note: This content is sponsored by University of Texas TOWER Fellows Program.) Today, many students are electing to get away, taking an amazing “gap year” between high school and college. Similarly, university-based encore programs can be t… Continue reading

WATCH: Abby Wambach on leading from the bench

Abby Wambach, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, FIFA World Cup champion and “The New York Times” bestselling author, told the ICNY crowd not to miss their opportunity to lead — from the front or from the bench. Continue reading

3 steps to boosting your team’s productivity and happiness

Berman and Pollinger co-founder Chris Pollinger shares how to build a dynamic team by focusing on agents’ strengths. Continue reading

Pocket listing ban will have ‘huge impact on consumers’

A pair of industry leaders argued Thursday at Inman Connect New York that NAR’s recently approved Clear Cooperation Policy will ultimately be good for everyone. Continue reading

Looking to expand your team? Here’s what you should know

“Grow when your hair’s on fire,” Keller Williams broker Sarita Dua said at Inman Connect New York on a panel focused on knowing when and how to grow teams. Continue reading

When is it time to drop someone from your real estate team?

Dropping agents from your team can be one of the toughest things a leader has to do. But it could provide you team a boost. Continue reading

WATCH: Ryan Gorman says, for agents, ‘only the strong will survive’ in the future

Multiple real estate industry leaders agreed Wednesday that the next decade will see agent ranks winnowed down. Continue reading