Mauricio Umansky: ‘Something exciting happens every time I wake up’

In advance of his appearance at Inman Connect New York on Jan. 24-26, The Agency’s founder and CEO said he’s always working but finds ways to unwind. Continue reading

Anthony Lamacchia to agents: Get back to knowing what you’re doing

In the lead-up to Inman Connect New York, the owner and CEO of Lamacchia Realty and Lamacchia Property Management said new agents need to take what’s happening very seriously. Continue reading

Down market may call for smarter marketing, OJO exec says

Chris Heller talks about the tech opportunities brokerages are overlooking ahead of his upcoming appearance at Inman Connect New York next month. Continue reading

Nest Seekers’ Mia Calabrese plans to make 2023 a billion-dollar year

Ahead of Inman Connect New York where she will discuss with other top producers how to become the star agent in a market, the luxury agent said she has ambitious plans for the new year. Continue reading

RentSpree CEO: ‘Rentals can fill in the gap’ in a slowing market

Michael Lucarelli also said in the lead up to Inman Connect New York that he doesn’t see a “crazy reshuffling with rent prices” coming in 2023. Continue reading

Manhattanite shares $3,000-per-month apartment with pet possum

Willow Avalon shares the Hell’s Kitchen apartment with her possum, Nugget, who doesn’t help with her rent. She loves her apartment and said about moving, ‘Never, I’d sell a kidney first.’ Continue reading

Be agile, embrace change: 2 leaders share the keys to success in 2023

Christie’s Real Estate Chris Lim and Ben Fairfield with RE/MAX Western Region Development shared keys to their teams’ success in a down market with the Inman Connect Now virtual crowd. Continue reading

Branden Williams on reality TV: ‘We’re too busy making real deals’

Branden and Rayni Williams, the real estate power couple, told Katie Kossev during a panel at Inman Connect Now on Thursday that they’ll “never” consider joining a real estate reality series. Continue reading

‘This is the shift everybody has been predicting’: Agents at Connect Now

Matt Lionetti and Jason Cassity said during Inman Connect Now that on Thursday that the market shift has been fast and furious, and agents must start stepping up their games to survive. Continue reading

Compass seeks antitrust settlement with NYC’s largest real estate association

The brokerage sent a letter to the District Court for the Southern District of New York seeking to settle its dispute with the Real Estate Board of New York, or REBNY, outside of the courtroom. Continue reading