Be resilient in the face of disruption: My big takeaway from Inman Connect New York

There was a lot of evidence at Inman Connect New York that the large incumbent real estate companies are evolving to cope with the new disruptors on the scene. Here’s how. Continue reading

Inman News quiz: Think you’re on top of the week’s biggest stories?

The real estate industry threw some curveballs. Take Inman’s real estate news quiz to demonstrate how strong your talking points and cocktail banter are this week. Continue reading

WATCH: You say slow, we say we’re crushing it

Two star agents explained why, despite the slow market, they recorded their best year ever in 2019 and how they’re planning to come out on top again this year at Inman Connect New York. Continue reading

WATCH: Surviving and thriving in a changing market

It’s tough out there. Watch three seasoned leaders share their tactics for maintaining momentum in slow markets onstage at Inman Connect New York. Continue reading

WATCH: How I built Climb Real Estate

Climb co-founder Mark Choey reflects on how the firm grew from two guys in a loft to a top brokerage before being shuttered earlier this year. Continue reading

WATCH: Life after an agent team — the good, the bad and the ugly

Now an agent at Warburg Realty, Allison Chiaramonte said she joined a top-producing team at a big brokerage, but two years later, she felt ready to build her own brand. Continue reading

Zephyr Real Estate affiliates with Corcoran to launch first franchise

Zephyr Real Estate — the largest indie in San Francisco and a top 100 brokerage in sales volume — and Oliver Luxury Real Estate are becoming Corcoran Global Living. Continue reading

Bright MLS: No fines issued as pocket listing ban kicks in

The Mid-Atlantic organization fines brokers $5,000 for marketing listings without putting them in the MLS. But days after those fines went into effect, everyone appears to be complying. Continue reading

WATCH: Compass likely to avoid WeWork’s fate: Venture capitalists

Compass and WeWork both took massive amounts of cash from SoftBank, but experts say the two companies are actually quite different. Continue reading