Investors highlight the untapped potential in financing home equity

A slate of new companies backed by institutional investors is offering ways for owners to tap home equity. They made their pitch on Tuesday at Inman Connect New York. Continue reading

In love and recruitment, ‘marriage’ is key, Keller Williams broker says

As the market continues to slow down on its way to normalization, it’s more important now than ever that brokers effectively recruit top talent. Continue reading

These are the mistakes that thwart brokers’ success

Panelists at Inman Connect New York on Tuesday said that brokers err by not having written plans, not being flexible and other shortcomings. Continue reading

When it comes to real estate and data, keep it local

At ICNY on Tuesday, OJO Labs Chief Real Estate Officer Chris Heller and Nest Seekers International Chief Economist Erin Sykes explained why real estate agents need to pay less attention to national data and dig into local insights. Continue reading

Ben Kinney tells agents to channel ‘Braveheart,’ lead in tough times

“There are casualties in every war, but casualties come from egos and lack of action,” Ben Kinney told an audience at Inman Connect New York on Tuesday. Continue reading

How to win listings and beat your competition

Top agents Jordan Cohen of RE/MAX and Santiago Arana of The Agency spoke at Inman Connect New York on Tuesday about their strategies for racking up listings, and how they got them when they were first starting out in the industry.  Continue reading

Why the 2023 housing market slowdown is a good thing

In a session called “Your Inside Look Into the 2023 Housing Market,” panelists at Inman Connect New York said real estate companies and consumers are “adjusting to the new reality.” Continue reading

Compass CEO Robert Reffkin calls home offices ‘the killer of culture’

Compass CEO Robert Reffkin talks about stock market downturns, profitability and why brokers need to eschew virtual working to survive. Continue reading

Brad Inman at Connect New York: 2023 is a year for metamorphosis

Inman was optimistic about the year ahead for real estate during his opening talk at Inman Connect New York, but also urged leaders in the industry to appeal directly to lawmakers about how they’d like new regulations to be shaped in the future. Continue reading