WATCH: Data as a competitive advantage

With so many companies investing in platforms and big data, what are the anticipated differentiating factors? Continue reading

Why agents should be wary of their brokerage’s mobile apps

Brokerages are rushing to arm agents with the latest tools and to get closer to the consumer. But what happens to the data when you leave? Be mindful of who owns your consumer data and leads. Continue reading

WATCH: Startups that use big data

How can we use big data to make actionable decisions? Big data can bring a company big financial gains, if you know how to use it. Continue reading

WATCH: Data cap is more important than market cap

Media and real estate have more in common than you might think, argued Chris Finnegan, chief marketing and communications officer at Bright MLS onstage at Inman Connect New York. If you use data to target consumers in a personalized way, it can be more… Continue reading

WATCH: Is seamless data connection possible?

At ICNY, connecting big data to disparate systems remains big business and a big challenge, but attendees were reminded about what’s at the heart of the deal. Continue reading

Three-quarters of all couples fight during the homebuying process

77 percent of homebuyers and 71 percent of homesellers say they’ve argued with a loved one over the process, according to a new survey conducted by The Harris Poll. Continue reading

Mortgage originations hit highest level since 2005: New York Fed

Decreasing mortgage rates contributed to the highest volume in mortgage originations in 14 years at a total of $752 billion, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Continue reading

Marijuana and real estate are gradually becoming intertwined

According to a new study by the National Association of Realtors, some members report an increase in residential property values near dispensaries in states where marijuana is legal. Continue reading

We asked, they answered. Here are the 5 things top agents want from technology in 2020

As we head into a new decade, it’s important to acknowledge the massive real estate industry shifts that are taking place. Most notably, power is shifting from large brokerages to top producing agents and teams, and this is creating a great divide, wit… Continue reading