The Real Brokerage more than doubles revenue, agent count in Q2
NYC-based Real Brokerage's Q2 revenue increased 65% year over year to $185.3M. Despite raising fees in Q1, its agent count grew 105% year over year, according to an earnings report
by Marian McPherson Aug 10
Glennda Baker is recognized by her stars anywhere. That's the point
Brokerages need agents and their personal brands more than agents need the backing of brokerage brands, Baker argued at Inman Connect. 'My name is Glennda Baker, and I am a brand'
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 10
4 outside-the-box uses of AI that could change real estate
Everyone's talking about chatbots. But 3 experts at Inman Connect Las Vegas explored AI's other cutting-edge applications for agents during a panel on Wednesday
by Daniel Houston Aug 10
Redfin flirts with exclusive listings amid Clear Cooperation takedown
Redfin Senior Director of Brokerage Operations Joe Rath and NextHome CEO James Dwiggins said during an Inman Connect panel that pocket listings have proliferated since Clear Cooperation
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 10
Broker Spotlight: Jenny Heinzen, Vineyard Professional Real Estate
Find out how this vineyard specialist learned that leading with kindness, while taking the time to educate clients, fosters success
by Christy Murdock Aug 10
Fathom Realty trims its losses during Q2 as agent count grows
Fathom logged a net loss of $4.3M during Q2, an improvement over the $5.7M loss logged during Q1, according to its earnings report released Wednesday
by Ben Verde Aug 9
The 2 main paths to brokerage growth in a down market
Every broker wants to recruit top agents. But what works when transactions are scarce? Two real estate professionals shared their thoughts Wednesday at Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Daniel Houston Aug 9
How to 'attract' agents instead of 'recruiting' them
The key to success in attracting and retaining good agents lies in large part on a broker's mindset, speakers at Inman Connect Las Vegas said. And adopting a 'we' instead of a 'me' attitude
Jon Cheplak doles out tough love to brokers on agent attrition
'Stop interviewing,' Cheplak urged. 'You need to interrogate.' The real estate coach and leadership expert shared advice Wednesday at Inman Connect Las Vegas
Mentorship, support, guidance: What agents really want today
Deep into the nitty-gritty of what it's like to be a brokerage in this market, at CEO Connect - George Canciobello, Kymber Menkiti and moderator Clelia Peters shared ways to keep talent happy
by Dani Vanderboegh Aug 9
Successful agents show up, Robert Reffkin says in remote-work rebuke
During an Inman Connect panel on Wednesday, Compass' CEO argued the brokerage's in-person philosophy gives it an advantage over rival firms 'charging the least and giving you the least'
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 9
Katie Lance: ‘We’re in a big moment with ChatGPT and AI’
At ICLV, the social media consultant offered a prescription for using AI and ChatGPT in your real estate business, from marketing to customer service to automated lead gen
by Christy Murdock Aug 9
Proptech spending expected to resume this year, investor says
'We remain bullish about an increase in activity over the back half' of 2023, Houlihan Lokey Managing Director Chris Gough said during a presentation Tuesday at Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Taylor Anderson Aug 9
The commission suits are headed to trial. What happens after that?
At Inman CEO Connect, Russ Cofano, James Dwiggins and Greg Robertson debated the changes that agents and brokers may see as a result of homeseller lawsuits and government interference
Locked in, or misinformed? How seller's agents can allay client fears
Homeowners feel locked in and for good reason. But sellers should know the other side of the coin too, agents argued at Inman Connect
by Daniel Houston Aug 8
4 ways to improve real estate as bombshell commission suits sizzle
At Inman Connect Las Vegas, real estate broker and attorney Kendall Bonner urged the industry to be proactive instead of waiting to be legally 'bullied' into change