How women are leading the diversity, equity and inclusion conversations

Diversity in the industry is not keeping pace with the consumer of the future. At ICNY on Wednesday, three of the industry’s top talents discussed how to change the equation. Continue reading

How do you tell an MLS, ‘Your baby’s ugly’?

At Inman Connect New York, moderator Sam DeBord and panelists Lucie Fortier and Greg Robertson discuss the ‘paranoia’ fueling tech tension between brokers and MLSs. Continue reading

Transparency and speed: 3 leaders share the future of transaction tech

SkySlope’s Buck Avey, Openn’s Peter Gibbons and ShowingTime’s Michael Lane share how transaction management is key to ushering in a more equitable buying and selling experience. Continue reading

How teams are evolving to keep up with their explosive growth

Outsourcing, accountability and online reviews are all part of the equation for one of real estate’s quickest-growing entities. Continue reading

Blockchain technology doesn’t need agents — but its users might

Blockchain enthusiasts aren’t fond of intermediaries. If this technology takes off in real estate, agents will have to prove their worth. Continue reading

As small brokerages grow, time for a tier between indie and franchise

Indie brokerages are nimble and growing, prompting real estate insiders who took the stage at Inman Connect New York to call for a new category as their market share increases. Continue reading

The proof is in the P&L: Industry execs’ tips for a profitable brokerage

At Inman Connect New York on Thursday, a panel of industry leaders offered specific strategies for bringing financial accountability to a brokerage. The short of it? Mind your P&L statements. Continue reading

How delegation helped these 3 women take the lead in their lives

According to panelists at WomanUP!’s Wednesday afternoon session, delegation is about more than just finding more time to fill with additional clients or work commitments. It’s about making space to live a more complete life and to pursue your “persona… Continue reading

Strategy first — then technology, proptech leaders emphasize at ICNY

“Too many agents — and too many brokers, quite honestly — will go buy the next shiny thing without thinking about the strategy,” Homegenius executive Jose Perez said at ICNY Wednesday. Continue reading