Martech is the future of real estate

Tune in to Inman Access, and learn how marketing technology will impact the way you market yourself and your listings. Continue reading

Agents need to push past fear when posting online

Industry leaders at Inman Connect New York argued that social media and online videos are essential tools for today’s real estate agents, who need to find their voice and share their stories. Continue reading

Clear Cooperation, resignation, deportation: Inman’s Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading

Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag sue LA over fires, water shortage

The reality TV stars along with 21 others are suing the city for its failure “to properly construct, inspect, maintain and operate its water supply system,” which, they allege, led to the loss of their home in the Palisades fire. Continue reading

Former HUD Secretary: We need big ideas on affordable housing

At her first ICNY appearance, former HUD Acting Secretary Adrienne Todman talked about missed opportunities to improve inventory and why it’s will — not funds — keeping the U.S. from solving the affordable housing crisis. Continue reading

Leads, conversions and value amid the portal wars: DelPrete

Despite arguments about traffic, industry expert Mike DelPrete writes, the bottom line for the portal wars comes down to revenue. Continue reading

LA agent charged with rental price gouging as fires continue

Mike Kobeissi, president and broker of Kobeissi Properties, told Inman that the state’s district attorneys had got their facts bungled and that the property in question had been rented out to the couple at a reduced rate once it became known they were … Continue reading

DelPrete: Guard yourself against ‘propaganda’ in real estate data

The real estate tech strategist laid out how companies often use accurate data to present skewed conclusions — and what real estate professionals can do to spot it. Continue reading

AI home transaction platform Indigo secures $8M seed round

Six months after launch, Indigo has secured its first funding round backed by NFX, Era Ventures and GTM Fund. The company will use the funds to expand its reach throughout the Southeast. Continue reading