Real estate reality TV is like ‘my life on steroids,’ celebrity agents say

The life of a celebrity real estate agent isn’t as glamorous as it may seem, agents who have starred on some of real estate’s most popular reality TV shows told attendees at Inman Connect New York on Tuesday. Continue reading

4 predictions for what’s coming next in real estate

Real estate leaders gathered Tuesday at Inman CEO Connect to discuss what kind of changes might shape the next chapter in the housing business. Continue reading

What sells? Owning your personality and being yourself

The Agency agent Matt Lionetti, the Toronto-based social media dynamo ,entered real estate with the dream that his retail experience would quickly result in lucrative sales. Instead, he found himself wearily knocking on doors and being rudely shooed away. Continue reading

Why are proptech companies flailing on the stock market?

At Inman CEO Connect on Tuesday, First American Chief Innovation Officer Paul Hurst broke down what’s going on with the stock market and why SPAC mergers are so popular. Continue reading

Whatever you’re doing right now — double it, real estate agents declare

Brian Gubernick of Homeward, Tracy McLaughlin of The Agency and Andrew Allen of CENTURY 21 Christel Realty shared advice on how to win in 2022 at Inman Connect New York. Continue reading

9 proptech upstarts hoping to strike it big at Inman Connect New York

Technology companies are showcasing their wares at Inman Connect New York. There are enterprise CRMs, alternative, tech-driven mortgage companies, 3D content providers and drivers of back-office business. Continue reading

Brokerages that fail to evolve may get cut out of loop, top leaders warn

Realogy Expansion Brands CEO Sherry Chris and Compass U.S. Region President Neda Navab said the brokerage of the future is one that prioritizes innovation and embracing change. Continue reading

How hard times can kill a business — or help it find its purpose

Headbands of Hope founder Jess Ekstrom told real estate professionals at Inman Connect New York that it’s the difficult moments, not the outright successful ones, that shape careers. Continue reading