Why traditional real estate works now more than ever

Consumers looking for lower-cost alternatives to the traditional real estate model have many options to choose from — but are those alternatives up to par? It seems the new “freemium” business model has grown ever-popular, but agents were using this mo… Continue reading

8 steps for crafting a solid real estate marketing plan

As a real estate agent, how you sell yourself often directly translates into how many homes you sell. Here are ICNY speakers’ top tips on how agents can upgrade their marketing game. Continue reading

‘Real estate agents need to calm down’ and do job: Ryan Serhant

Moderator Katie Kossev introduced Ryan Serhant, of Million Dollar Listing New York fame, with the disclaimer that his success was found way before we saw him on Bravo TV. Continue reading

You Can Reinvent Yourself, No Matter Your Age

Daniel Pink, the bestselling author of 10 books about work, management and behavioral science, says there is no such thing as a midlife crisis. “It is not supported by evidence,” says Pink. To the contrary, he says. “But there is something. A U-shaped … Continue reading

The real estate companies that went bust in 2018

The story of real estate in 2018 was one of exploding investment and technology — but not every company managed to make it all the way through the year. Continue reading

‘Active adult’ community refused housing for disabled couple: HUD

A New Jersey condo association, billed as being an “active adult” community for homeowners 55 and older, will have to shell out $9,000 to settle allegations it prevented a man with disabilities and his wife from buying a home in which they planned to l… Continue reading