NYC agent, YouTuber charged with attempted murder of police officer

Erik Van Conover, a former Nest Seekers real estate agent in New York and YouTube star, has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after allegedly striking a Bartlett, New Hampshire, patrol officer with his Jeep during a traffic stop, “Daily M… Continue reading

Trending: Community Chats, TikTok photos and LinkedIn video

Instagram tests Community Chats, TikTok refines photo posts and LinkedIn adds native video. Digital marketing expert Jessi Healey breaks down what it means for real estate agents and brands. Continue reading

Trending: LinkedIn levels up, TikTok tumbles and truth gets tricky

From LinkedIn’s new metrics to Duolingo’s viral creativity, Jessi Healey breaks down the latest trends shaping online engagement. Continue reading

Trending: Duo’s demise, dislikes and the cost of comparison

Social media connects us, but at what cost? From Instagram’s “dislike” button to the pressure of comparison, Jessi Healey examines how these shifts affect mental health and engagement. Continue reading

Agents on social media in 2025: ‘Just get out there and record’

In addition to committing to creating content, savvy agents told ICNY attendees that authenticity, focused branding and being fearless are some of the keys to finding success on social media. Continue reading

Trending: Seeing Red (Book) and getting flashy on Bluesky

Real estate agents, stay ahead of the TikTok ban with expert advice from Jessi Healey. Explore alternatives like Xiaohongshu and Bluesky’s Flashes and learn how tools like YouTube Shorts can help you adapt and grow your marketing strategy. Continue reading

From Zero to $150K: This YouTube video strategy can deliver GCI wins

If you’ve been on the fence about leaning into producing YouTube videos for your business, now is the time to commit, Jimmy Burgess writes. Follow this blueprint, and you will have success. Continue reading

Quiana Watson almost got burned by the tea — but knows better now

The luxury broker has come a long way from her start in a small town in North Carolina. From property manager to agent to broker-owner and reality TV star, the journey has blessed her with knowledge. Continue reading

CoStar to spend a billion dollars on marketing in fight for portal crown

The company plans to advertise during the Super Bowl and other major cultural events in what it describes as the “biggest marketing campaign in real estate history.” Continue reading

How I would invest $2,500 in my real estate business in 2024

What we invest in, we can expect to grow. That’s why Jimmy Burgess recommends choosing one of these areas to invest in if you want big returns. Continue reading