Umansky says industry is in ‘trouble’ as he debuts NAR rival

The founder of The Agency is part of a team launching the American Real Estate Association as NAR continues to face criticism and legal trouble. Continue reading

You won’t believe how different these foreign markets are

Canada has shorter mortgage terms, which are now forcing people to move. Meanwhile in Australia, most buyers don’t even use agents. Continue reading

Differing opinions on housing markets an opportunity for agents

Fact-based marketing gives agents confidence that they understand what’s happening in their market and the courage to have a conversation about home prices. Continue reading

‘Super-connectivity’ the key to uncovering affordability

At Inman Connect New York’s Broker tract, Hilary Farnum-Fasth said that agents need to dig deep into their networks to find the right vendors and partners who can put the buying puzzle together for their clients. Continue reading

Nexthome CEO: Make buyers’ agent agreements a priority

James Dwiggins argued at Inman Connect New York that commission lawsuits and pressure from the feds is going to bring about change in the real estate industry. Continue reading

Blame ‘Ziltorfin’: CoStar CEO says competitors souring industry rep

During his latest ICNY appearance CoStar Group CEO Andy Florance chastised Zillow, Redfin and Realtor.com for prioritizing their bottom line to the detriment of buyers and listing agents. Continue reading

Workman: Now’s not the time to lose top-producing agents

“Great leaders aren’t hired; they’re developed,” the real estate coach said at ICNY 2024, adding that brokerages who don’t nurture great agents will lose them. Continue reading

Kirsten Jordan: Learn to let go to regain control of your life

The “Million Dollar Listing New York” star had to develop a three-rule system to keep it all together after being cast on the Bravo show. One of her key tenets? Learning to say no. Continue reading

Ryan Serhant: Real estate has a big problem with chasing trends

The star broker said at Inman Connect New York Tuesday that the industry hasn’t fundamentally improved enough, which makes him fear the past’s mistakes will be repeated. Continue reading

Top agents on AI: ‘It’s affordable leverage’ you can’t afford to ignore

Grab the opportunity, Carrie McCormick of Christie’s International Real Estate, Carrie Soave of eXp Realty and Karen Stone of Engel & Volkers told Inman Connect New York attendees. Continue reading