The best insights, advice and highlights for brokers from ICNY

From practical tips to perspectives on the current market and facing adversity, these takeaways will help give brokers an edge in the competitive real estate industry.  Continue reading

Keller Williams settles Sitzer, Moehrl commission suits for $70M

Under the proposed deal, Keller Williams must inform franchisees that offers of compensation are not required. It also agreed to revise training materials and end rules requiring agents to join NAR. Continue reading

Banks from Tokyo to NYC feel the pain as US office market takes a hit

Tokyo’s Aozora Bank and New York Community Bancorp posted massive losses tied to commercial real estate loans Thursday morning, an indication that threats to the office sector aren’t over yet. Continue reading

Top team tips, takeaways, trends from the ICNY stage

Here are the best, hand-picked sessions from Inman Connect New York featuring industry team leaders talking about everything from team building and retention to adding value and delegating with tech. Continue reading

Broker Spotlight: Merry Morgan Holotik, Compass Florida

Broker Merry Morgan Holotik can (literally) tell you what it takes to scale the summit of Mt. Everest and plant your brokerage’s flag there. Continue reading

NAR CEO Nykia Wright appears — and disappears — in ‘odd’ new video

In a video that abruptly vanished from NAR’s website Wednesday before resurfacing, Wright said the group does not set commissions — a practice it isn’t currently being accused of — and welcomed competition from AREA. Continue reading

Recapping this year’s ICNY and the people vs. tech dilemma

Inman Connect New York 2024 was a comprehensive and robust gathering of real estate professionals, Bobbie Wasserman writes. It echoed the resilience and adaptability of the industry in a challenging time. Continue reading

Balancing family, business and innovation with Dirk Zeller

In his latest Snapshot profile, Brandon Doyle talks to Dirk Zeller who has left an indelible mark on the industry as he balances his roles as a family man, entrepreneur, coach and author. Continue reading

Your brokerage’s success is hiding in these 10 areas

The stability you’re looking for in your brokerage, broker Joseph Santini writes, begins with proper processes, procedures and operational best practices. Continue reading

How agents can identify financial distress warning signs in clients

Over half of Americans admit to browsing Zillow for fun. Luke Babich offers tips on finding serious buyers in the midst of this extra searching. Continue reading