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

Pacaso’s Marnie Blanco on why co-ownership is poised for a big 2024

Pacaso’s senior vice president of industry relations sat down with Inman ahead of Inman Connect New York next week to share the vacation-home platform’s big expansion plans for the new year. Continue reading

James Dwiggins: NAR needs a top-down overhaul

Ahead of Inman Connect New York this month, the NextHome CEO said NAR serves an important function, but needs a major fix to deal with challenges related to leadership and commission suits. Continue reading

Read Inman’s exclusive Blueprint for winning in real estate in 2023

Real estate’s brightest leaders shared their thoughts on the market, insights on the bombshell commission lawsuits and how the industry might change in the future during Inman CEO Connect this month. 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

Verl Workman on changing ‘the way we develop our people’

Zeroing in on skills development and action are the most effective ways to ensure your brokerage or team stays productive during a down market, Verl Workman said Tuesday at Inman Connect Las Vegas. Continue reading

What Sandra Bullock can teach real estate agents about winning clients

Crystal White, director of agent development at @properties, told Inman ahead of ICNY Jan. 24-26 that real estate pros need to know their business as well as A-list actors know their lines. Continue reading

Inman launches immersive new video platform, Inman Access, for real estate professionals

The game-changing new offering launches today with hundreds of hours of original video content as well as content from Inman’s vast video library. Subscribers get it all — anytime, anywhere. Continue reading

With homes selling slower, agents want more from brokers

Agents face a tougher path to revenue than they did last year. Their brokerages can help, Keith Pike and Donnie Pingaro said Thursday during a Connect Now virtual session. Continue reading

Gary Keller: Tech firms’ ancillary service strategy a ‘big lie’

During Inman Connect on Tuesday, Gary Keller discussed an array of topics with Inman founder Brad Inman. Keller said companies have to focus on “dollars in, expenses out” as they reach for profitability. Continue reading