DelPrete ‘secret shopper’ sting reveals agents lose hosts of leads

With the help of a firm employing more than 100 undercover researchers, the real estate tech strategist tested agents at roughly 30 brokerages. They found that more than 1 in 3 inquiries never received a response from the agent. Continue reading

CoStar CEO: We’re focused on ‘selling the house’

Andy Florance suggested rival portals are more interested in selling leads than houses and called a lawsuit against his company a “PR stunt.” Continue reading

Oh, what a feeling: 4 experts share how to create a brand that lasts

At Inman Connect Las Vegas, branding experts Kevin Knight, Sydney Miller, Griff O’Brien and Elias Astuto said a strong set of values, authenticity and substance are key to creating an unforgettable brand. Continue reading

To succeed in luxury real estate, know your audience

Daniel McVicar, Eloy Carmenate and Victoria Levitam spoke at Inman Luxury Connect in Las Vegas on Tuesday in a panel titled “From City to City: Trends & Opportunities in Emerging Luxury Markets.” Continue reading

Glennda Baker: ‘Never been a more important time’ for relationships

As agents face attacks on their value from all sides, the most important thing they can do today is to focus on boosting client relationships, the Glennda Baker & Associates leader said to Inman Connect Las Vegas attendees. Continue reading

On AI and real estate, ICLV panel said look to fashion

A panel of marketing and AI experts at Inman Connect Las Vegas discussed how consumer sentiments and product choices can help make homebuying faster and better for the consumer. Continue reading

Moreland Properties, Kumara Wilcoxon take top Golden I honors

Sotheby’s International Realty’s Wilcoxon was named top luxury agent Tuesday. Moreland took top brokerage and Jones Fridman International & Associates was named top luxury team at ICLV. Continue reading

Agents need to prepare for failure, harness opportunities, group says

“Success is a very strange beast and it often comes before total annihilation,” said Beverly Hills broker Gary Gold at Inman Luxury Connect. Continue reading

Maha Abouelenein: Self-reliance is investing in yourself to help others

Communications expert Maha Abouelenein shared her seven principles of self-reliance at Inman Connect Las Vegas on Tuesday, encouraging them to believe in themselves and live without regret. Continue reading

Inman Connect moving from Las Vegas to San Diego summer 2025

After a five-year run in Las Vegas, the industry’s flagship real estate event comes to San Diego July 30 – Aug. 1, 2025. Entrepreneur and skateboard legend Tony Hawk is the first announced keynoter. Continue reading