Monthly Archives: January 2024

Nexthome CEO: Make buyers’ agent agreements a priority

By Jim Dalrymple II | January 23, 2024 - 9:46 pm |January 23, 2024 Uncategorized

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James Dwiggins argued at Inman Connect New York that commission lawsuits and pressure from the feds is going to bring about change in the real estate industry. Continue reading →

Blame ‘Ziltorfin’: CoStar CEO says competitors souring industry rep

By Marian McPherson | January 23, 2024 - 9:20 pm |January 23, 2024 Uncategorized

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During his latest ICNY appearance CoStar Group CEO Andy Florance chastised Zillow, Redfin and Realtor.com for prioritizing their bottom line to the detriment of buyers and listing agents. Continue reading →

Workman: Now’s not the time to lose top-producing agents

By Taylor Anderson | January 23, 2024 - 8:47 pm |January 23, 2024 Uncategorized

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“Great leaders aren’t hired; they’re developed,” the real estate coach said at ICNY 2024, adding that brokerages who don’t nurture great agents will lose them. Continue reading →

Kirsten Jordan: Learn to let go to regain control of your life

By Lillian Dickerson | January 23, 2024 - 8:29 pm |January 23, 2024 Uncategorized

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The “Million Dollar Listing New York” star had to develop a three-rule system to keep it all together after being cast on the Bravo show. One of her key tenets? Learning to say no. Continue reading →

Ryan Serhant: Real estate has a big problem with chasing trends

By Jim Dalrymple II | January 23, 2024 - 7:30 pm |January 23, 2024 Uncategorized

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The star broker said at Inman Connect New York Tuesday that the industry hasn’t fundamentally improved enough, which makes him fear the past’s mistakes will be repeated. Continue reading →

Don’t sacrifice humanity for convenience in marketing

By Ben Verde | January 23, 2024 - 7:27 pm |January 23, 2024 Uncategorized

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“What people want more than anything is not an automated response,” Gisele Ugarte said during Day One of Inman Connect New York. Continue reading →

How to stand out from the AI marketing noise

By Matt Carter | January 23, 2024 - 7:14 pm |January 23, 2024 Uncategorized

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Agents and brokers can make the most of the latest “martech” tools by first identifying an area of expertise that they can build their brands on, then forging lifelong relationships with clients. Continue reading →

Top agents on AI: ‘It’s affordable leverage’ you can’t afford to ignore

By Andrea V. Brambila | January 23, 2024 - 6:48 pm |January 23, 2024 Uncategorized

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Grab the opportunity, Carrie McCormick of Christie’s International Real Estate, Carrie Soave of eXp Realty and Karen Stone of Engel & Volkers told Inman Connect New York attendees. Continue reading →

For a better buying experience, agents should look to Warby Parker

By Taylor Anderson | January 23, 2024 - 6:25 pm |January 23, 2024 Uncategorized

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Consumers today are accustomed to connecting with products they buy before ever stepping outside of the house. Continue reading →

Closing gifts are no longer enough to win repeat clients

By Marian McPherson | January 23, 2024 - 6:16 pm |January 23, 2024 Uncategorized

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During Inman Connect New York, Client Giant founder Jay O’Brien explained his system for breaking out of a referral rut with an inventive client gifting strategy. Continue reading →