Looking to acquire a brokerage? Don’t ask ‘Are you for sale?’

Scott Wright of Real Trends Consulting told an audience at Inman Connect Las Vegas on Thursday that acquiring a brokerage is a lot like recruiting agents. Continue reading

Knock CEO: The difference between 2008 and today is equity — and tech

At CEO Connect on Thursday, Knock CEO Sean Black and eXp Realty CEO Jason Gesing said technology and innovative business methods can help brokers manage the new market. Continue reading

How Moriba Jah is tracking the scourge of space junk

The co-founder of Privateer Space is on a mission. ”Much in the way that we have explored land and polluted the land, the ocean, the air, we’re doing with space,” he said at Inman Connect. Continue reading

‘America’s fastest Realtor’ on how a mindset shift leads to success

Keira D’Amato, the American women’s record holder in the marathon, spoke at Inman Connect Las Vegas about her journey as a professional runner and third-generation Realtor. Continue reading

New twists on home lending create opportunities for agents

As technology changes the way people think about homeownership, real estate agents will still be part of the picture say execs of EasyKnock, Flyhomes and Zillow at Inman Connect Las Vegas. Continue reading

The bear on the hill: Ben Kinney talks about surviving a recession

At Inman Connect Las Vegas, the Ben Kinney Companies’ founder explained how to become recession-proof with smart spending, careful recruiting and an empathetic mindset. Continue reading

DelPrete: Opendoor is ‘playing the long game,’ should survive downturn

Despite a softening market and a recent FTC fine, Mike DelPrete described Opendoor as well-managed and in possession of enough cash to thrive for years to come, at Inman Connect Las Vegas. Continue reading

Laying off brokerage staff amid a downturn? Think twice

There are ways that brokerages can cut costs during a market slowdown without risking its agent morale, according to brokers at Inman Connect Las Vegas on Thursday. Continue reading

Keller Williams President: Real estate has become consumer centric

Alongside RE/MAX President and CEO Nick Bailey, Keller Williams President Marc King also hinted Thursday at Inman Connect Las Vegas that KW may not be in a rush to begin selling shares to the public. Continue reading

Want to keep agents for life? Shift the focus from money to people

Famed coach Jon Cheplak took to the Broker Connect stage at Inman Connect Las Vegas to help brokers master recruitment and retention through putting their agents first. Continue reading