Communicate value with authenticity and active listening

Not every agent can or should communicate their value through “bold statements,” agents said during a panel at Inman Connect Las Vegas. That’s why remaining authentic to oneself is paramount. Continue reading

Glennda Baker: ‘Never been a more important time’ for relationships

As agents face attacks on their value from all sides, the most important thing they can do today is to focus on boosting client relationships, the Glennda Baker & Associates leader said to Inman Connect Las Vegas attendees. Continue reading

Maha Abouelenein: Self-reliance is investing in yourself to help others

Communications expert Maha Abouelenein shared her seven principles of self-reliance at Inman Connect Las Vegas on Tuesday, encouraging them to believe in themselves and live without regret. Continue reading

Home prices grew in May as mortgage rates, inventory rose

The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index and FHFA House Price Index showed “no relief” for homebuyers hoping for falling home prices as mortgage rates remain elevated. Continue reading

Will flashy gifts and open houses end once commissions decouple?

Based on conversations with luxury agents across both coasts, there’s still a lot of uncertainty about how far-reaching the changes that come with commissions decoupling may be. Continue reading

Central Park Tower’s priciest penthouse removed from market

The 17,500-square-foot triplex that once asked $250 million was heavily featured in Serhant’s new Netflix series, “Owning Manhattan.” It is unclear who will now rep the listing. Continue reading

Commercial market bottom nears as foreclosures surge

Portfolios of foreclosed and seized office buildings, apartments and other commercial buildings hit $20.5 billion during the second quarter of 2024, the highest quarterly figure posted since 2015, according to MSCI. Continue reading

Lights! Camera! Action! Egypt Sherrod touches down in Las Vegas

The multi-talented “Married to Real Estate” star teased the fourth season of her wildly popular HGTV reality show ahead of her appearance TODAY at Inman Luxury Connect in Las Vegas. Continue reading

Will the Olympics ‘showcase effect’ draw American buyers to Paris?

The Games have not drawn as much international traffic as Paris anticipated, but the city’s visibility may draw luxury clients hopping on the ‘quiet luxury’ trend that’s swept real estate. Continue reading

Douglas Elliman, Side execs knew of Alexander bros, sources claim

New reports from “The New York Times” and “The Wall Street Journal” suggest that executives at Douglas Elliman and Side had heard about sexual assault allegations made against the Alexander brothers while they worked for their firms. Continue reading