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Place exec Vija Williams: 2023 could be ‘a pretty ugly year’

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In the lead up to Inman Connect New York, Vija Williams offered tips on how teams can survive a shrinking market. ‘Prepare for the worst and hope for the best,’ she said. Continue reading →

Be agile, embrace change: 2 leaders share the keys to success in 2023

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Christie’s Real Estate Chris Lim and Ben Fairfield with RE/MAX Western Region Development shared keys to their teams’ success in a down market with the Inman Connect Now virtual crowd. Continue reading →

Branden Williams on reality TV: ‘We’re too busy making real deals’

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Branden and Rayni Williams, the real estate power couple, told Katie Kossev during a panel at Inman Connect Now on Thursday that they’ll “never” consider joining a real estate reality series. Continue reading →

‘This is the shift everybody has been predicting’: Agents at Connect Now

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Matt Lionetti and Jason Cassity said during Inman Connect Now that on Thursday that the market shift has been fast and furious, and agents must start stepping up their games to survive. Continue reading →

Homeward CEO Tim Heyl and the path forward for power buyers

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Homeward CEO Tim Heyl said his company is built to handle down markets. He spoke with Inman ahead of Inman Connect New York, where he’ll be speaking about tech, data and the biggest trends in 2023. Continue reading →

Expect more high-profile executive shakeups — and golden parachutes

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This month, Coldwell Banker CEO M. Ryan Gorman and Opendoor CEO Eric Wu relinquished their chief executive posts. Inman founder Brad Inman envisions a cold winter ahead. Continue reading →

Zillow’s VRX acquisition reveals why the portal can’t be dismissed

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Never on the defensive for too long, Zillow’s strategy, Brad Inman writes, is to secure its position as the leading listing service and digitize everything — as the rest of the industry sputters. Continue reading →

Why did I buy a home in Paris? Hint: It wasn’t the fresh baguettes

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Although the 300-page sales contract was daunting and agent representation falls short, Inman founder Brad Inman discovered that Paris offers a lot to love, and laws that protect its citizens. Continue reading →

Conflicts of interest spoil your integrity

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Today, conflicts of interest make top headline news daily and fuel the wrath of the DOJ and FTC. Greed is at the root of carelessly mixing business lines, which is why Brad Inman says separating ownership is often necessary to avoid conflicts.
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Client concierge? Home quality director? Just call an agent an agent

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From “real estate specialist” to “transaction quarterback” and now “client concierge,” new names for real estate agents come and go, Brad Inman writes. But seriously, do Realtors need a refresh? Continue reading →