NAR reveals 12 new startups vying for iOi Summit ‘Pitch Battle’ crown

Highnote, Instacard and ListAssist are among the startups the National Association of Realtors has tapped for its annual ‘Pitch Battle’ later this month in Miami, according to an announcement Tuesday. Continue reading

UWM posts $229M Q2 profit as spring mortgage originations soar

United Wholesale Mortgage, the nation’s largest lender, also raised refinancing volume by 23 percent after being hammered by higher interest rates, according to Q2 earnings released Wednesday. Continue reading

Piñata CEO: Tech can make life better for renters and managers

Lily Liu’s company offers rewards and credit reporting for renters. And she said that while there is anxiety in the market, technology has the potential to make things better. Continue reading

What agents want more of in 2024? Peace, harmony and better training

Ariana Gaffoglio of Official, Jason Mitchell of the Jason Mitchell Group and Compass agent Holly Meyer Lucas said collaboration and enhanced coaching are what agents desire in the new year. Continue reading

The commission suits are headed to court. What happens after that?

At Inman CEO Connect, Russ Cofano, James Dwiggins and Greg Robertson debated the changes that agents and brokers may see as a result of homeseller lawsuits and government interference. Continue reading

Drum up inventory through direct mailers, social media and more

The low-inventory problem has consumed many agents’ minds for years. Top agents shared at Inman Connect how they stay ahead of the game by drilling down into some of these strategies. Continue reading

EXp Realty’s Claudia Inoa: ‘We don’t have to just be agents’

Real estate agent, podcast host, coach and event creator Claudia Inoa encouraged the Inman Connect Las Vegas audience Tuesday to be open to new opportunities. Continue reading

Thad Wong plans to grab more market share during downturn

“The part that I can’t control is the market, but I can control my market share,” @properties CEO Thad Wong said at Inman Connect Las Vegas on Tuesday. Continue reading

Leverage AI for your social strategy in 2024 — but maintain authenticity

The AI revolution is officially upon us. There’s a tasteful way real estate agents can utilize the tool in their social media strategy while staying true to themselves, speakers shared at Inman Connect on Tuesday. Continue reading