Want higher attach rates? Make your agents employees

Paul Hurst, the vice president of venture investments at First American, advises that companies are more likely to get consumers to use affiliated services if they use W2 agents. Continue reading

WATCH: Realogy CEO says ‘It’s going to be a struggle’ for independent agents

Realogy CEO Ryan Schneider, RE/MAX CEO Adam Contos and EXIT Realty CEO Tami Bonnell discussed self-care and consumer service at Inman Connect New York. Continue reading

WATCH: Abby Wambach on leading from the bench

Abby Wambach, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, FIFA World Cup champion and “The New York Times” bestselling author, told the ICNY crowd not to miss their opportunity to lead — from the front or from the bench. Continue reading

Pocket listing ban will have ‘huge impact on consumers’

A pair of industry leaders argued Thursday at Inman Connect New York that NAR’s recently approved Clear Cooperation Policy will ultimately be good for everyone. Continue reading

WATCH: Ryan Gorman says, 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

WATCH: ‘Newsday’ investigative team challenges agents to wield their power

At Inman Connect New York, the team behind the three-year Long Island housing discrimination investigation revealed behind-the-scenes information while challenging agents to fight segregation. Continue reading

WATCH: ‘Newsday’ investigative team challenges agents to wield their power

At Inman Connect New York, the team behind the three-year Long Island housing discrimination investigation revealed behind-the-scenes information while challenging agents to fight segregation. Continue reading

WATCH: 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

WATCH: 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

WATCH: 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