LA agent charged with rental price gouging as fires continue

Mike Kobeissi, president and broker of Kobeissi Properties, told Inman that the state’s district attorneys had got their facts bungled and that the property in question had been rented out to the couple at a reduced rate once it became known they were … Continue reading

DelPrete: Guard yourself against ‘propaganda’ in real estate data

The real estate tech strategist laid out how companies often use accurate data to present skewed conclusions — and what real estate professionals can do to spot it. Continue reading

AI home transaction platform Indigo secures $8M seed round

Six months after launch, Indigo has secured its first funding round backed by NFX, Era Ventures and GTM Fund. The company will use the funds to expand its reach throughout the Southeast. Continue reading

Ryan Serhant predicts ‘screenless’ future for savvy real estate agents

Thursday at Inman Connect, Serhant spread a message of love to the agent community before sharing his thoughts on Clear Cooperation and which brokerage models will thrive in 2025. Continue reading

‘I placed 7th; I completely blew it. Now what?’ asks former Olympian

On Thursday, BMX racer Connor Fields shared his remarkable story with the Inman Connect New York audience during his session “Unstoppable: Building Resilience in the Face of Adversity.” Continue reading

The Real Brokerage reaches 25K-agent milestone

After adding 1,000 agents per month in 2024, Real said January could become its most productive hiring month in company history. Continue reading

Brad Inman proclaims real estate agents ‘champions of the world’

Following a tough year of commission lawsuits and a challenging housing market, the Inman founder reminded real estate professionals on Thursday that they are survivors poised for a rebirth. Continue reading

Put people first: How to connect with consumers deeper, faster

Understanding the psychology of consumers can help you create better relationships quicker, founder of The Talent Brokerage, Giselle Ugarte, said at Inman Connect New York. Continue reading

‘Decide what is authentic,’ then build a brand, experts say

While some stumble into their brand organically, panelists at Inman Connect New York Wednesday emphasized that successful branding is a strategic process that requires authenticity and consistency. Continue reading

Feeling stuck? Here’s how to build true momentum in 2025

Need a little wind in your sails? Real’s Jimmy Burgess shares momentum-building strategies to help real estate agents move forward onstage at Inman Connect New York 2025. Continue reading