Rascoff-backed AI app out of beta with $6.7M seed round

A new artificial intelligence workflow solution called HouseWhisper has entered the market, backed a new seed round of funding of $6.7 million. Continue reading

Cobble Hill townhouse lands $13M sale record — sorry, no parking

The newly renovated 5,200 square foot brownstone has become the priciest townhouse without parking to have ever sold in Cobble Hill. Abigail Palanca and Ryan Serhant of SERHANT. repped the listing. Continue reading

Always-on and getting smarter, AI coaching options grow

If artificial intelligence can talk to your prospective leads about their housing needs, there’s no reason it can’t chat with you about your business, and it’s ready to get talkative, tech columnist Craig Rowe writes. Continue reading

Angela Yee of ‘The Breakfast Club’ joins Nest Seekers International

Yee obtained her first brokerage affiliation with SERHANT. last year, but the radio personality has long been an investor and advocate for building generational wealth through real estate. Continue reading

SERHANT. rides Florida wave with new leadership hires

Tiffany McQuaid and Gabby Valle have joined the luxury firm in South Florida, respectively, as regional director of Strategy and Performance and vice president of marketing, new development Inman has learned. 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

‘Decide what is authentic,’ then build a brand, experts say

While some stumble into their brand organically, panelists at Inman Connect New York Wednesday emphasized that successful branding is a strategic process that requires authenticity and consistency. Continue reading

American Real Estate Association absorbs NYC trade group

The integration with the New York Residential Agent Continuum paves the way for the organization’s first local chapter while turning up the heat on its rivalry with the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading

What’s next under President-elect Trump’s 2nd term? The economy

Inflation and sticky mortgage rates undercut the housing market in 2024. President Trump has vowed to force both metrics down — but conflicting economic policies may make that goal difficult. Continue reading

Eliminating ‘Days on Market’ will hurt clients — and your commission

With some calling for the removal of “Days on Market” data on listings, broker Cara Ameer warns that consumers need context, insight and advice — and concealing the information is a disservice. Continue reading