Recapping this year’s ICNY and the people vs. tech dilemma

Inman Connect New York 2024 was a comprehensive and robust gathering of real estate professionals, Bobbie Wasserman writes. It echoed the resilience and adaptability of the industry in a challenging time. Continue reading

Marketing your listing by exploiting Anne Frank is just gross

When New Mexico builder Abrazo Homes named its floor plans after iconic historical women, it ignited a social media firestorm. Here’s why using celebrities and cultural figures without permission to market your business is such a bad idea. Continue reading

How this Florida legislation could lead to more sustainable housing

Attorney and new Inman Contributor Rachel Streitfeld examines how changes to Florida’s zoning laws could free up vast tracts of land for high-density new home construction. Continue reading

Simple strategies for feeling great and keeping healthy

If your 2024 resolutions included health and fitness goals, trainer Bernice Ross offers a collection of great advice to help you stay on track. Continue reading

This MLK Day, it’s time to put people over profits

Coach Lee Davenport talks to Richard and Leah Rothstein, bestselling authors of “Just Action,” about the proactive steps we can take to help legacy residents flourish in the face of gentrification. Continue reading

MoxiBalance brings order to back-office complexity: Tech Review

MoxiBalance’s roots are in parent company MoxiWorks’ 2021 acquisition of Reeazily, the unnecessarily difficult-to-pronounce software company that specialized in transaction management and real estate business oversight. Continue reading

Post-Sitzer, the opinion of 8 people doesn’t diminish agent value

According to coach Darryl Davis, the opinion of eight people doesn’t prove anything about the reality of our industry. By staying positive, keeping perspective and being proactive, real estate agents can continue to demonstrate their worth. Continue reading

Glennda Baker: Think you have a drinking problem? You probably do

Armed with the latest research, Rachael Hite talks with Glennda Baker about choosing sobriety in an industry that is always ready to party and why drinking is so harmful for women. Continue reading

Brad Inman: ‘Unsung hero of real estate’ is the small broker-owner

More than 80 percent of real estate agents work for small brokerages with fewer than 25 agents, and the average is seven, Brad Inman writes. But their might was on full display in 2023. Continue reading

7 perks of seller-paid commission to share with homeowners

Transparency and communication are more important than ever before. Darryl Davis offers essential talking points for your next commission conversation with sellers. Continue reading