Christie’s president: ‘Luxury isn’t a price point — it’s a level of service’

Despite instability, the priciest and most unique properties are still moving, Christie’s Co-CEO Thad Wong and President Chris Lim told Inman during the brokerage’s annual conference. Continue reading

Thad Wong and Chris Lim pop the hood on Christie’s proprietary tech

During the 18 months that have taken place since the acquisition, the firm has gradually rolled out its proprietary technology, pl@tform, to Christie’s affiliates and early adopters are now seeing “great impacts,” said Thad Wong. Continue reading

Anthony Marguleas: LA ‘Mansion Tax’ is ‘devastating’ the market

Inman recently caught up with Marguleas to discuss his company’s new venture in Dallas, the effects of the LA ‘Mansion Tax’ and what he’s looking forward to at this year’s ICLV event. Continue reading

How to nail your next listing (from the agent who wrote the book on it)

Learn the secrets to real estate success from the No. 1 RE/MAX agent worldwide, Jordan Cohen. He offers actionable advice that you can put to work immediately to raise the level of service you provide. Continue reading

Jonathan Klein: These are the big challenges real estate faces with AI

The founder of PropTech Consulting said artificial intelligence can revolutionize the industry, but stakeholders will need to tackle data quality, bias and privacy concerns, among other issues. Continue reading

Pam Liebman: Corcoran’s 50th year, taking the high road and more

In advance of the brokerage’s second annual BeCorcoran event, the president and CEO spoke with Inman about her thoughts on Corcoran’s past, present and future and how the brokerage is meeting a shifting market head-on. Continue reading

Coldwell Banker Realty’s new CEO: There’s ‘opportunity’ in diversity

In her first public interview since taking the helm from M. Ryan Gorman in March, Kamini Lane expressed her passion for creating diverse role models in real estate at both the executive and the agent level to shape a more inclusive industry. Continue reading

Anthony Hitt: E&V looks to future while doubling down on the basics

Following a brand “refinement,” Engel & Völkers will continue rolling out additional technology updates to better arm agents to serve the clients of tomorrow, all while sticking to its core values, Hitt told Inman. Continue reading

As an agent I was ‘attacked’ by the hacker OBN. Here’s what happened

Miami agent and model Kay Jenkins was targeted by the Instagram hacker OBN. She revealed to Inman how she lost $10K in the ordeal, and what other agents can do to prevent a similar attack. Continue reading

Sherry Chris and Amory Wooden on how tech and culture ‘fuel’ ERA

As ERA Real Estate’s Fuel conference unfolds this week, Chris and Wooden, the brokerage’s CEO and CMO, revealed how they navigate a slow market and the technology they routinely deploy. Continue reading