Alexa who? Yotelpad Miami will offer robot butlers

In the underway Miami location, Yotelpad partnered with a company called TechMetics to roll-out three robotic hospitality robots to assist owners and, of course, add the appeal of futuristic smarts to the marketing literature. Continue reading

Why the class action lawsuit against NAR and the big brokers makes sense

The looming class action lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors and a handful of big-box brokers doesn’t put the future of the real estate industry in as dire straits as NAR and its members would have you believe, argues Hawaiian broker B… Continue reading

The future of real estate: A consumer model

The big takeaway from Inman Disconnect is that there are two fundamental ways of looking at the real estate future: bright or dark. This group of influential real estate professionals resolved that the future was promising because consumers were taking… Continue reading

5 fundamental principles every agent should follow

It’s so easy to forget the fundamental principles that always lead to success in building, growing and sustaining a real estate business. Here’s a simple reminder. Continue reading

How to personalize the homebuyer journey and exceed customer expectations

Compared to a few decades ago, purchasing a home today is more of a digital experience. Homebuyers have easy access to online educational tools and resources, making them hands-on and proactive with their home search. Continue reading

The value-added services clients appreciate most

I was once hired to sell a breathtaking property in Oyster Bay Cove, New York, with 63 acres of private parkland. While beautiful, the listing was also a challenge: I had a very motivated seller, a multimillion-dollar home, and a property the size of a… Continue reading

Good news for CA brokerages as indie contractor bill advances

California lawmakers advanced a proposed law this week that has the potential to upend entire industries that rely on independent contractors. But now, the law has a key tweak: real estate professionals will now be exempt. Continue reading

Connect Las Vegas: The clock is ticking …

Inman Connect is home to outside-the-box thinkers, industry leaders and the most collaborative, innovative and successful community in real estate. Whether you’re returning for your nth Connect or thinking about attending for the first time — now is yo… Continue reading