Industry leaders say teams will continue to be a force in brokerages

Panel moderator Kendall Bonner chatted with speakers Cindy Ariosa of Long and Foster and Gary Ashton of RE/MAX at ICNY on Wednesday about the kinds of teams supported in their brokerages and where they think teams are heading in the future. Continue reading

3 ways real estate industry pros can thrive in strange times

A trio of industry leaders urged agents and brokers to try new things and focus on building their roster of clients during an Inman Connect New York panel on Wednesday. Continue reading

SERHANT., Luxury Presence offer course to help agents build websites

“The Ultimate Website Course for Real Estate Agents” will give agents access to tools and strategies to build and maintain a website that establishes their brand and helps generate and convert leads. Continue reading

EXp hits 80K agents, anticipates surpassing 100K by end of the year

As the online real estate brokerage surpassed 80K agents on Wednesday, Glenn Sanford also said at Inman Connect New York that Zillow is a competitor of companies like his. Continue reading

As Power Buyers gain popularity, distinguish between friend and foe

Era Ventures Managing Partner Clelia Peters spoke with Ribbon co-founder Wei Gan and Divvy Homes CEO Adena Hefets Tuesday at Inman Connect New York about the ways Power Buyers operate. Continue reading

The Agency to launch Miami franchise led by Arana, Umansky

The office, which will be located in the Bal Harbour neighborhood, will mark the brokerage’s 34th franchise globally. Forty agents will operate out of The Agency Bal Harbour and will assist buyers and sellers across Miami, Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort … Continue reading

Inman Connect is live in NYC this week. Don’t miss out on Vegas

Inman Connect Las Vegas is just four months away. Commit to being there in person to experience the excitement, energy and buzz. Get the lowest price this week. Continue reading

Negotiating online? How to get your virtual poker face ready

It’s not always possible to negotiate face to face, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t get a leg up on the competition. Find out how to optimize your virtual negotiation skills so that you can give your clients the best possible chance at success. Continue reading

Creativity sells: How to help buyers see a world of possibilities

Buyer sentiment is at an all-time low, but there are still options out there for buyers who are a little more open-minded. Help them expand their view and find the right home, even in a challenging market. Continue reading

Brokerages that fail to evolve may get cut out of loop, top leaders warn

Realogy Expansion Brands CEO Sherry Chris and Compass U.S. Region President Neda Navab said the brokerage of the future is one that prioritizes innovation and embracing change. Continue reading