Agents who don’t read the contract are committing ‘malpractice’

Frances Katzen and Courtney Poulos spoke with moderator Dana Cadena about the importance of buyer representation, challenges to professionalism in the industry and more during an ICNY panel on Thursday. Continue reading

Want to halt the portal war? Standardize MLSs

At ICNY, proptech leaders Eileen Romito, Derek Hooper and Catharine MacIntosh explained how cumbersome MLS rules led to the rule of real estate portals, and what can be done to take the power back. Continue reading

Nextdoor CEO: ‘Be there. Post, comment, reply, show up.’

Sarah Friar, speaking at ICNY 2024, shares her take on how agents can use the neighborhood-level social media platform to excel in business and community. Continue reading

Realtor.com CEO ‘loves’ heated competition with Homes.com

Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales addressed the traffic rivalry with Homes.com and why competition is good for agents and consumers. 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

In mortgage and finance, high rates are ‘a little bit of a blessing’

Wednesday’s panel at ICNY 2024 says a high interest rate environment will continue driving innovation in the mortgage and finance sector. Continue reading

Could offices hold the key to America’s housing shortage?

Fifth Wall co-founder Brendan Wallace and VTS CEO Nick Romito discussed the bounce between office and remote work and transforming America’s empty offices into extra housing during ICNY. Continue reading

‘If you think it, ink it’: The systems top producers need in 2024

Unpack the tools and insights you’ll need for 2024 with Red Apple Coaching and Consulting’s Mary-Anne Gillespie, Compass’ Courtney Smith and Douglas Elliman’s Jacky Teplitzky. Continue reading

Workman: Now’s not the time to lose top-producing agents

“Great leaders aren’t hired; they’re developed,” the real estate coach said at ICNY 2024, adding that brokerages who don’t nurture great agents will lose them. Continue reading