Commercial deals offer a new post-Sitzer compensation model
Want to get paid? Start studying up on how U.S. commercial commissions are negotiated. That’s where the residential side of real estate is headed, four experts argued at Inman Connect New York.
SAEZFROMM team joins Douglas Elliman from Corcoran
Since 2013, the team has sold more than $800 million in transactions. They were drawn to Douglas Elliman for its company culture and opportunities in new development.
In the age of AI, authenticity wins
Marketing company owner Christine George, Linkedin expert Alex Hanson and the hosts of popular podcast “Glitter and Gay” came to New York to share their branding wisdom with the crowds at Inman Connect New York.
Nextdoor CEO: ‘Be there. Post, comment, reply, show up.’
Sarah Friar, speaking at ICNY 2024, shares her take on how agents can use the neighborhood-level social media platform to excel in business and community.
With agent as consultant, proptech can unlock more transactions
Leaders from Better, Point and EasyKnock said that consumers are becoming increasingly curious about alternative financing options — but they still need agents to help guide them.
My Five Favorite Soy Sauces (and How to Use Them)
As a kid I remember wondering why anyone would need salt when they could use soy sauce instead. I still kind of wonder this, but I do use my fair share of plain ol’ salt crystals. (If you love salt, you should read about it here.) Soy sauce does more than make food salty. It […]
Local Logic’s ‘NeighborhoodIntel’ platform rolls out for 85K agents
The platform will be rolled out to more than 85,000 real estate agents in the coming weeks through an integration with BeachesMLS, MLSListings and REcolorado, it was announced this week.
We’re on the cusp of something big: Zillow’s Samuelson on AI
While who’s responsible for the absence of a true end-to-end remains up for debate, four real estate and proptech executives found common ground on the fact that AI is “what’s next” for the industry at Inman Connect New York.
Team leaders on recruitment and retention in 2024
In the post-pandemic real estate market, well-established team leaders are focused on nurturing talented early-career agents instead of more established earners.
Mega MLSs, but not NAR, settle pocket listing suit
CRMLS, Bright MLS and MRED told the U.S. District Court of the Central District of California’s Western Division they had reached a deal “in principle” with ThePLS.com.
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin comes out in favor of Homes.com
On Thursday, in conversation with Brad Inman at ICNY, Reffkin weighed in on the portal wars, predicted an improved market in 2024 and revealed he takes public transit around New York.
Brokerages must focus on culture, community, connection in 2024
Luxury leaders from Sotheby’s International Realty, Compass and Douglas Elliman shared how luxury clients are responding to changes in the market now and how their brokerages each uniquely support agents.
Realtor.com CEO ‘loves’ heated competition with Homes.com
Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales addressed the traffic rivalry with Homes.com and why competition is good for agents and consumers.
How to Test Your Webcam and Mic Before Making a Video Call
If you regularly make audio or video calls on your computer, you’ve seen people appearing out of frame, or hunting for the unmute button, or otherwise trying to get their technical setup right—something that can take up several minutes at the start of every call, while all the participants get themselves sorted. If you want […]
All the Ways Smart Sensors Can Help Automate Your Home
When smart home devices were first introduced, motion sensors were among the most interesting. This sensor would use differences in light to detect activity in a given space—impressive, but imprecise. Today, those imperfect sensors have been replaced by options that measure any change you could possibly imagine: temperature and humidity changes, vibration, the presence of […]
