Is anyone ever ‘right’? The perils of predicting housing markets in 2023

Real estate decision-makers gathered in Palm Springs to plot the future of the industry at Inman Disconnect. It’s a tall task, several leaders proclaimed, including Vanessa Bergmark of Red Oak. Continue reading

Brad Inman: Decision-makers, not experts, will forge real estate’s path

The Inman founder kicked off Disconnect in Palm Springs, California, on Monday by calling on real estate leaders to deliver a path forward through the rough patches ahead. Continue reading

Zillow’s Curt Beardsley: ‘Invest time and energy with companies that are going to be here next year’

Zillow, Keller Williams and Realtor.com shared their respective takes this week at Inman Connect New York on the trends expected to take hold in 2023. Continue reading

The luxury key for 2023? Maintain relationships and ‘be obsessed’

“We are really not in the real estate business…We’re in the relationship business,” said luxury broker Dolly Lenz at the final session of Inman Connect New York on Thursday. Continue reading

PLACE’s Chris Suarez: ‘We need that Day-1 vibe today’

According to Chris Suarez, who spoke at Inman Connect New York on Wednesday, the “Day-1” mindset should be applied by real estate professionals if they want to stay competitive.  Continue reading

Real estate coach John Cheplak on reaching clients: ‘Go deep, not wide’

When it comes to reaching your clients, old and new, it’s all about going deep, not wide, according to real estate coach John Cheplak, who spoke at Inman Connect New York on Thursday. Continue reading

Ryan Serhant: Interactive media is the next big thing in real estate

At Inman Connect on Thursday, the SERHANT. CEO dished with Inman’s Lockhart Steele on the rise of artificial intelligence, ChatGPT, virtual worlds and a more inclusive real estate industry. Continue reading

Short and long form video tips from social media strategist Katie Lance

Author and strategist Katie Lance told an audience at Inman Connect New York on Wednesday that putting yourself out there on video isn’t about getting popular, and all that matters is trying. Continue reading

In luxury, agents have to level up their brand

“It’s a different lifestyle, it’s a different language,” Cindy Raney of the Cindy Raney & Team told attendees at ICNY on Wednesday about luxury — and that luxe clients appreciate attention to the details. Continue reading