In Pictures: Inman Connect New York, Day 1

A recap of ICNY’s Hacker Connect and Indie Broker Summit at the Marriott Marquis Hotel, Times Square. Continue reading

Ricoh Tours unveils new ads using 360-degree footage

Using the popular Theta V camera, agents can now use immersive listing video in their banner advertising campaigns, the company announced. Continue reading

Miami real estate startup wants to make buying and selling homes free

Miami real estate technology startup Richr has announced the launch of its first product — a home listing platform that allows sellers in South Florida to put their homes in the Miami multiple listing service for free through a one-year, no-fee listing… Continue reading

2 ‘absolutely awful’ questions agents should hold off asking

So when Anthony Lamacchia, the firm’s chief executive, warns never to start a conversation with a prospective clients by asking these two “absolutely awful” questions, take notice — no matter how unorthodox his advice may seem. Continue reading

How to build a killer mobile app

At Hacker Connect on Monday, ShowMeNow founder Sean Thomas, whose app was acquired by eXp Realty, offers tips to real estate professionals considering starting an app. Continue reading

Why we need the ‘United Nations of real estate’

With new apps and services launching all the time, the Real Estate Standards Organization (RESO) says it is critical for the industry to establish common rules for handling data. Jeremy Crawford recommends thinking of RESO like Bluetooth, a technology … Continue reading

Don’t wait for real estate standards to innovate

What should innovators in the MLS, brokerage, vendor and mortgage space do when they start moving beyond standards set by organizations like RESO and MISMO? Continue reading

Why social gatherings are the new social media

From parades to bustling farmer’s markets agents are taking advantage of weekly social events to cultivate relationships and heighten brand awareness. Continue reading