Exclusive: NRT CEO blasts Compass in letter to execs

NRT CEO Ryan Gorman blasted rival brokerage Compass in a letter to NRT leaders obtained by Inman. Gorman’s letter, which accuses Compass of ‘taking advantage’ of agents, includes a number of questions he has regarding Compass’ growth and recruitment an… Continue reading

‘You don’t need a compass to find us’: NRT exec on tech disruption

Kate Rossi, an executive vice president with Coldwell Banker NRT, has a long history with the real estate industry that started in sales. Continue reading

Innovate or die: 11 ways agents should shake up their businesses

Given how many tech-focused real estate companies are launching and debuting new features and business models, agents on the ground don’t need to worry about innovating themselves, right? Wrong. Continue reading

8 steps for crafting a solid real estate marketing plan

As a real estate agent, how you sell yourself often directly translates into how many homes you sell. Here are ICNY speakers’ top tips on how agents can upgrade their marketing game. Continue reading

For fresh marketing ideas, look beyond the real estate industry

Valentine’s Day reservations and salon blowout parties are just a few perks that can lead to new referrals, panelists at Inman Connect said Thursday. Continue reading

RE/MAX team leader: Big signing bonuses aren’t sustainable

The era of real estate where brokerages are luring away agents with huge signing bonuses is unsustainable, according to Treasure Davis, a Realtor and team leader with the Treasure Davis Team at RE/MAX.  Continue reading

Smart homes will soon be the norm, not the exception

Coldwell Banker associate broker and vice president of marketing Angel Piontek believes smart home tech adds real value for houses going to market, and that it is likely to become a de facto requirement for houses in the future. Continue reading

3 big mistakes agents make when choosing a brokerage

At the Inman Connect New York 2019 conference on Tuesday, RE/MAX Advance Realty II broker-owner Anthony Askowitz and Coldwell Banker Schmidt Family of Companies Ohio president Felicia Hengle revealed three major mistakes agents should avoid when pickin… Continue reading