Agents who don’t read the contract are committing ‘malpractice’

Frances Katzen and Courtney Poulos spoke with moderator Dana Cadena about the importance of buyer representation, challenges to professionalism in the industry and more during an ICNY panel on Thursday. Continue reading

With agent as consultant, proptech can unlock more transactions

Leaders from Better, Point and EasyKnock said that consumers are becoming increasingly curious about alternative financing options — but they still need agents to help guide them. Continue reading

SAEZFROMM team joins Douglas Elliman from Corcoran

Since 2013, the team has sold more than $800 million in transactions. They were drawn to Douglas Elliman for its company culture and opportunities in new development. Continue reading

Brokerages must focus on culture, community, connection in 2024

Luxury leaders from Sotheby’s International Realty, Compass and Douglas Elliman shared how luxury clients are responding to changes in the market now and how their brokerages each uniquely support agents. Continue reading

Local Logic’s ‘NeighborhoodIntel’ platform rolls out for 85K agents

The platform will be rolled out to more than 85,000 real estate agents in the coming weeks through an integration with BeachesMLS, MLSListings and REcolorado, it was announced this week. Continue reading

What to do on social in 2024? Avoid politics at all costs

A panel of real estate PR reps and social media influencers told ICNY attendees to remember that the brand is you, the cameras are always on, and whatever you do, avoid talking politics this election year. Continue reading

Tarek El Moussa flipped his life around — and wants you to, too

The HGTV star announced his forthcoming book, “Flip Your Life,” at ICNY on Wednesday. “We all face struggles, we all face pain, and it’s about what you do with those struggles and what you do with that pain,” El Moussa said. Continue reading

Talk and tech tools to help agents thrive in 2024

Tech and team leaders at different sessions at Inman Connect New York on Tuesday stressed how agents can think outside the box to provide solutions for themselves, their clients, and other agents in the industry. Continue reading

Anywhere CEO touts ‘protection’ from commission suit chaos

The Anywhere CEO challenged individual leaders to step up, rather than be dependent on NAR to lobby for the industry in Washington. He added that the most important thing for leaders today are vision and attitude. Continue reading

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

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