Compass CEO Robert Reffkin comes out in favor of Homes.com

On Thursday, in conversation with Brad Inman at ICNY, Reffkin weighed in on the portal wars, predicted an improved market in 2024 and revealed he takes public transit around New York. Continue reading

10 ways to provide concierge service, elevate your UVP

Attract buyers by taking your value proposition to the next level with advice from Chelsea Hamre from RE/MAX, Julia Boland from Corcoran, DJ Ten Hoeve from Keller Williams at Inman Connect New York. Continue reading

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

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

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

‘Don’t ask it for the concept’: The limits of AI in real estate marketing

Real estate agents who provide tools like ChatGPT with generic prompts to churn out content are missing out on the best uses of the tech, media experts argued at Inman Connect New York. Continue reading

First Team Real Estate’s new CEO has a ‘billion dollar’ goal for 2024

Ahead of Inman Connect New York this week, newly installed First Team Real Estate CEO Michele Harrington dishes on ambitious plans for 2024 and what she’ll be talking about at ICNY on Tuesday. Continue reading

Pacaso’s Marnie Blanco on why co-ownership is poised for a big 2024

Pacaso’s senior vice president of industry relations sat down with Inman ahead of Inman Connect New York next week to share the vacation-home platform’s big expansion plans for the new year. Continue reading

2023 Was About Using AI. 2024 Is About Using It Better: Mosaik CEO

Ahead of Inman Connect New York 2024, Mosaik founder and CEO Sheila Reddy talks about the future of artificial intelligence and how it can revolutionize the agent experience. Continue reading