What agents need to know about open platforms and data safety

Industry executives share the challenges of protecting data while pushing innovation during a panel discussion at ICNY 2020. Continue reading

Why real estate is heading to an employee model

More and more agents are likely to be employees, rather than independent contractors, in the future, according to panelists at Inman Connect New York Wednesday. Continue reading

WATCH: Brad Inman on why now is your moment

“This is a moment you need to own,” Brad Inman said in his Inman Connect New York 2020 keynote. Tune in to watch Inman share his thoughts on the future and why this is a rare moment for the industry. Continue reading

Who should decide what technology agents use?

Industry leaders debated Wednesday at Inman Connect New York if agents should choose their tools, or if a brokerage should step in. Continue reading

How to overcome bias and discrimination in real estate

Discrimination in real estate is a problem that is not going away, Valerie Alexander, CEO of Speak Happiness, pointed out at Inman Connect New York 2020. Continue reading

Chime, Curaytor announce blended solution to bolster agents’ tech stacks

The partnership between Chime and Curaytor announced at Inman Connect New York should offer customers a powerful way to find and nurture listing leads with sleek, IDX-backed web marketing. Continue reading

Homebuying startups agree: Consumers want simplicity, not speed

During an ICNY panel, leaders from several startups revealed that consumers have little interest in closing on a home in 24 hours; instead, they want a frictionless transaction. Continue reading

Ryan Gorman: For agents, ‘only the strong will survive’ in the future

Multiple real estate industry leaders agreed Wednesday that the next decade will see agent ranks winnowed down. Continue reading

Newsday investigative team challenges agents to wield their power

The team behind the three-year Long Island housing discrimination investigation revealed behind the scenes information while challenging agents to fight segregation. Continue reading

4 tips to win repeat business and avoid ‘ghosting’ clients

Most consumers would theoretically be willing to use the same agent multiple times, but in practice few actually do. Real estate leaders shared tips Tuesday for fixing that problem at Inman Connect New York. Continue reading