ICNY: From hyperlocal to statewide power broker — Wendy Forsythe shows you how

Wendy Forsythe, chief strategies officer at Fathom Realty, reveals some of her favorite tips for taking your brokerage from hyperlocal to statewide and beyond at Inman Connect New York. Continue reading

Hiring an assistant? Read this first

You’ve probably been told that if you don’t hire an assistant, you’ll end up being the assistant. According to broker-owner Teresa Boardman, the truth is more complex, so making an effective first hire involves more thought and strategy than you may ex… Continue reading

Don’t fire that client! Set boundaries right from the get-go

Heading off frustrating experiences with demanding clients often comes down to the expectations you set from the beginning. In this Agent/Broker Perspective, Miami broker Anthony Askowitz offers hypothetical scenarios and advice on how to deal. Continue reading

RentPath rental listings go live on Redfin’s real estate portal

For the first time, Redfin users will now be able to search the Seattle-based brokerage’s online listing portal for homes and apartments for rent, it was announced Wednesday. Continue reading

ICNY: featured speaker Bess Freedman

Inman Connect New York features some of the most powerful real estate pros in the market. Take advantage of their knowledge to grow your real estate business. Bess Freedman dishes on how to grow a healthy culture that fosters growth. Continue reading

‘I’m screwed:’ This broker’s real-life hacking horror story

We all need to figure out a way to live online — in the cloud — but we also need a way to survive if our systems go down. Broker Erica Ramus shares her true-life hacking horror story to help you protect yourself and your business. Continue reading

Broker Spotlight: Bo Palazola, Day Palazola Group

Meet record-setting Breckenridge, Colorado, broker Bo Palazola who hit the ground running as a broker and has never looked back. As owner of Day Palazola Group, he’s bringing a global perspective to his luxury client services. Continue reading

Challenges, pitfalls and sage advice: Starting your own brokerage

Despite their prominent role in the industry, many women struggle to step into leadership positions as brokers and brokerage owners. Based on extensive research and anecdotal evidence, here are some of the challenges women face and how to overcome them. Continue reading

Opendoor cashes in on record home price appreciation

Home price appreciation is through the roof, and that’s good news for Opendoor, according to Mike DelPrete. Its current listings are averaging 17 percent increases over the purchase price. Continue reading