OpenAI and the art of the possible

Tune in to Inman Access, and learn how agents and brokerages can leverage the power and potential of artificial intelligence. Continue reading

Shifting ground rules driving real estate brokerage consolidation

As the industry continues to evolve, smaller brokers are going to need to think about how to increase profitability, and that often requires scale, said BHGRE President Ginger Wilcox. Continue reading

Elliman’s Michael Liebowitz says the brand is all about ‘expertise’

The new CEO and chairman of Douglas Elliman made his debut on the Inman Connect New York stage on Friday, sharing his big ideas for how the brand plans to be an industry disrupter while maintaining its reputation as a leader in luxury. Continue reading

Docusign CEO: New software aims to ‘remake’ real estate

At Inman Connect New York, Docusign CEO Allan Thygesen said its new software, Transaction Spaces, can reduce the complexities inherent in the transaction process. Continue reading

The CEOs growing their businesses by using in-house systems

CEOs from RealtyONE, HomeSmart and LPT Realty have somehow managed to grow their businesses during this time of transition, largely by listening to their constituents and creating customized solutions, they told ICLV attendees. Continue reading

Even sweeter. Honey Homes draws $9.25M with latest funding round

Era Ventures, led by Clelia Peters, was the lead investor in the round, its second since October, according to an announcement Thursday. Khosla Ventures and Pear VC also contributed to the round. 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

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

Whatever became of Inman’s Latte Vision? Real estate issues a verdict

A decade after Brad Inman asked if homebuying could ever be as easy as purchasing coffee, Clelia Peters, Curt Beardsley and David Voorhees assessed the state of the end-to-end transaction at ICLV. Continue reading

Even amid high rates, buyers have more options than they realize

Loan officers and assistance programs are just 2 ways to close the knowledge gap, Zillow Senior Economist Orphe Divounguy and Rocket President Tim Birkmeier said Wednesday at Connect. Continue reading