Elliman’s Michael Liebowitz says the brand is all about ‘expertise’

The new CEO and chairman of Douglas Elliman made his debut on the Inman Connect New York stage on Friday, sharing his big ideas for how the brand plans to be an industry disrupter while maintaining its reputation as a leader in luxury. Continue reading

Ryan Serhant predicts ‘screenless’ future for savvy real estate agents

Thursday at Inman Connect, Serhant spread a message of love to the agent community before sharing his thoughts on Clear Cooperation and which brokerage models will thrive in 2025. Continue reading

Dolly Lenz tells agents to ‘stay in your clients’ pants’

Lenz’s point — not to be taken literally — was to be in constant contact with clients and aware of what they do on a day-to-day basis and what they need, all of which impacts how they buy and sell real estate. Continue reading

Barron Trump steps into luxury real estate, firm closes after launch

Trump, Fulcher & Roxburgh Capital Inc. was dissolved on Nov. 14, just months after its launch. Roxburgh told “Newsweek” that the decision was made to avoid media attention, but the team plans to relaunch later this year. Continue reading

Co-ownership of Michael Jordan’s former mansion starts at $1M

After languishing on the market for more than a decade, the basketball legend’s Highland Park, Illinois, estate is now a timeshare, with co-ownership beginning at $1 million, plus 2 percent annual expenses. Continue reading

Erin Hovan announces Hovan Property Group’s move to Compass

Hovan Property Group will shift from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut, where it currently holds active brokerage licenses. Continue reading

The Agency taps ex-Brown Harris Stevens sales director as senior VP

Juliet Clapp has been named senior vice president and North East managing partner at The Agency New York. Ashlie Roberson of Tyler Whitman’s team has also been elevated to a partner. Continue reading

Tracy Tutor and her team leave Douglas Elliman for Compass

The Tracy Tutor Team expanded operations into Texas in 2022 and now hold a portfolio of nearly $550 million in listings. Tutor said the move will help solidify her hold in California and Texas while presenting an opportunity to grow into other markets. Continue reading

5 snack-sized 2025 predictions from a luxury real estate expert

Wondering what this year will hold for the real estate market? Luxury real estate expert Beau Blankenship shares predictions for real estate investors and the luxury landscape in 2025. Continue reading

25 Instagram accounts to follow for learning and laughter in 2025

Education, inspiration and entertainment: You’ll find it all on Instagram. Jimmy Burgess shares the 25 must-follow accounts tailor-made for real estate agents in 2025. Continue reading