Agents, it’s time to forget IDX as part of your lead generation strategy

It’s time for agents to forget IDX as a way to generate leads. It’s an antiquated strategy that’s dominated by the Zillows of the real estate world. Here’s what agents should do instead. Continue reading

Developer who whitewashed 5 Pointz graffiti invites artists back

Developer Jerry Wolkoff drew anger and lawsuits after whitewashing an iconic Queens graffiti spot to make way for luxury towers. Continue reading

New Facebook ad platform from Chime is worth liking

The ever-evolving sales acceleration platform’s Facebook advertising tool automates much of the process for creating and running dynamic ads via DARE on the social media giant. Continue reading

Compass COO talks massive shakeup and her ‘constantly evolving’ job

Maëlle Gavet spoke at length with Inman about the results of Compass’ technology push, her working relationship with Robert Reffkin, the departure of multiple executives and what exactly Compass has accomplished. Continue reading

BREAKING: Purplebricks exits US after less than 2 years in market

Following months of uncertainty over Purplebricks’ future in the United States, the flat-free brokerage is exiting the U.S. market, less than two years after launching in Los Angeles in September 2017. Continue reading

Company that creates electricity from footsteps raises $3.2M

Pavegen, a company that generates both electricity and data from footsteps, has raised more than $3 million in a successful crowdfunding campaign. Continue reading

Real Estate Webmasters aims to master the CRM — it’s not too far off

Set to be revealed at Inman Connect Las Vegas 2019, the refreshed user interface and slick new CRM features are well-thought-out and very promising for agents and hands-on brokers. Continue reading

Redfin CEO says measured growth is key to his brokerage’s success

Glenn Kelman believes clear victors will emerge from the real estate tech arms race in the next couple years. Mergers and acquisitions are inevitable, he argues. That’s because real estate websites want to insert themselves into the transaction, while … Continue reading

Should your vacation rental have smart locks?

Imagine this: You’ve just arrived in some exotic new city for vacation. You’re ready to sight-see or relax, and all you want to do is drop your things off at your Airbnb. But when you try to get in to your rental, you can’t. Maybe the… Continue reading