David Marine on AI, storytelling and being ‘dunked’ by Shaq at Gen Blue

The Coldwell Banker CMO sat down with Inman to discuss some of the highlights from the real estate company’s Gen Blue event this year, which included a highly unscripted interview with NBA giant Shaquille O’Neal. Continue reading

10 coaching secrets that’ll revolutionize a real estate business

From mediocre manager to legendary leader, these strategies from luxury real estate consultant Chris Pollinger will help you take your real estate business to the next level. Continue reading

5 questions that hold agents back from taking the leap into luxury

Sometimes it’s our own misconceptions and insecurities that keep us from moving forward professionally and serving a new niche. Luxury agent Karen Stone looks at five questions that might be holding you back from the luxury market. Continue reading

Compass acquires No. 1 indie brokerage in Central Texas

NYC-based brokerage Compass has acquired Realty Austin and Realty San Antonio for an undisclosed amount. The brokerage closed $5.24B in 2022 sales volume. Continue reading

Compass Sports & Entertainment adds 29 agents to mid-year class

The new class brings the total number of Compass Sports & Entertainment Division agents up to 158 agents representing 71 different markets. In 2022, they closed more than $7.7 billion in sales volume. Continue reading

‘Run for the fire’ Liz Gehringer shares advice for a downturn

“This is not a time to stabilize. If you stabilize in a market like now you’re going to fall behind. You have to grow,” Redfin’s Jason Aleem said at Inman Connect Las Vegas Wednesday. Continue reading

From small talk to big deals: How to leverage industry events for maximum networking impact

There are few industries as reliant on personal relationships as luxury real estate — and those relationships start with the agents themselves. Continue reading

Carrie McCormick: Every home has a story. As agents, we need to tell it

Ahead of her stage appearance at Luxury Connect next month, @properties’ Carrie McCormick — Chicago’s No. 1 luxury broker — shared what buyers truly care about, the key to engaging storytelling and how to provide concierge service. Continue reading