‘This is the shift everybody has been predicting’: Agents at Connect Now

Matt Lionetti and Jason Cassity said during Inman Connect Now that on Thursday that the market shift has been fast and furious, and agents must start stepping up their games to survive. Continue reading

Homeward CEO Tim Heyl and the path forward for power buyers

Homeward CEO Tim Heyl said his company is built to handle down markets. He spoke with Inman ahead of Inman Connect New York, where he’ll be speaking about tech, data and the biggest trends in 2023. Continue reading

How to combat the 4 most common objections during a market shift

New markets require new approaches and tactics. More than 250 experts and industry leaders will take the stage at Inman Connect New York in January to help you navigate the market shift — and prepare for success in 2023. Register today and get a specia… Continue reading

Point’s Eddie Lim: The tourist real estate investors have left the market

At Connect Now on Thursday, moderator Clelia Peters was joined by Eddie Lim, a Silicon Valley-based serial entrepreneur who founded Point after he found himself rattled by the traditional process of trying to access home equity. 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

Being a successful agent means living and breathing real estate

At Connect Now on Thursday, Joyce Rey of Coldwell Banker advised agents not to hit the brakes during the holidays. “This is the time to get going. You need to start thinking about the new year.” Continue reading

‘Panicked’ sellers are turning to Opendoor later in the game: Exec

Opendoor Director of Strategic Partnership William Holmes said at Connect Now on Thursday that sellers are increasingly requesting offers from the iBuyer after listings hit the market. Continue reading

Chasing leads isn’t enough. The agent’s message has to work too

“Everyone wants to buy; no one wants to be sold.” Agents have to get the message right if they want their hard work generating leads to pay off, consultant Jon Cheplak said at Inman Connect. Continue reading

3 tips for becoming a top real estate producer — even in a downturn

Hazel Shakur and Adam Hergenrother argued during a Wednesday session of Inman Connect that real estate agents can thrive even in a shifting market. Continue reading

Now is the time to have answers to the toughest questions, trainers say

Agents who can handle clients’ concerns in a shifting market will continue generating business in tough times, Keller Williams and Reali trainers said at Inman Connect on Wednesday. Continue reading