Compass CEO Robert Reffkin comes out in favor of Homes.com

On Thursday, in conversation with Brad Inman at ICNY, Reffkin weighed in on the portal wars, predicted an improved market in 2024 and revealed he takes public transit around New York. Continue reading

Mega MLSs, but not NAR, settle pocket listing suit

CRMLS, Bright MLS and MRED told the U.S. District Court of the Central District of California’s Western Division they had reached a deal “in principle” with ThePLS.com. Continue reading

Team leaders on recruitment and retention in 2024

In the post-pandemic real estate market, well-established team leaders are focused on nurturing talented early-career agents instead of more established earners. Continue reading

We’re on the cusp of something big: Zillow’s Samuelson on AI

While who’s responsible for the absence of a true end-to-end remains up for debate, four real estate and proptech executives found common ground on the fact that AI is “what’s next” for the industry at Inman Connect New York. Continue reading

Local Logic’s ‘NeighborhoodIntel’ platform rolls out for 85K agents

The platform will be rolled out to more than 85,000 real estate agents in the coming weeks through an integration with BeachesMLS, MLSListings and REcolorado, it was announced this week. Continue reading

Competition for spring listings will be fierce and starts … NOW

Realtor.com data suggests there will only be three listings per agent in 2024 and that sellers who want to close a deal in April are already looking for representation. Continue reading

What to do on social in 2024? Avoid politics at all costs

A panel of real estate PR reps and social media influencers told ICNY attendees to remember that the brand is you, the cameras are always on, and whatever you do, avoid talking politics this election year. Continue reading

6 keys to building the team of your dreams in 2024

Team leaders Megan Romine, Ryan Butler and Elias Astuto discussed how enforcing standards, sharing responsibilities and staying engaged with your agents and community are key to creating a successful, long-lasting business. Continue reading