Inman News

A look back at the people, places and presentations of a wonderful week through the eyes of Inman's ambassadors.

Sometimes, we experience chapters in our early years that turn out to be extremely transformative and beneficial for getting us through situations later in life. Horizon Realty Group COO Jeffrey Michael can attest to this as his time as a plumber's apprentice taught him lessons he uses today in real estate. Here is his story.

Want to know how you can win real estate listings when competing with agents who have years of experience over you? John Newman, team leader of The Newman Group, shares three specific strategies used by his millennial-only team time and again to win listings when competing with Maryland’s most experienced real estate professionals.

A quarter of those rookie Realtors identify as minorities. And given the increasingly diverse makeup of the home buying public, it's more timely than ever for real estate agents to consider how to foster diversity in their ranks as well as how best to interact with diverse customers. 

Long & Foster CEO Jeff Detwiler is unhappy with the state of agent professionalism, training and supervision in the real estate industry. He put virtual brokerages in the crosshairs in conversation with David Charron, the president of MRIS Investors, at Inman Connect in New York City on Thursday.

A recap of ICNY's Wednesday General Sessions, Marketing Connect & Data Connect.

The average Gen-Zer will need to save $304 per month for the next 12 years to afford a 10 percent down payment and closing costs for a median-priced home ($386,310) by the time they're 30.

At the Inman Connect New York 2019 real estate conference on Wednesday, a panel consisting of 20-something members of "Generation Z" stressed that though they believe technology is important, it’s not the only integral aspect of buying a home.

Valentine's Day reservations and salon blowout parties are just a few perks that can lead to new referrals, panelists at Inman Connect said Thursday.

Instead of fearing a changing landscape, experts say agents and brokers can find success during a shift by following these three steps.

Sotheby's International Realty on Monday announced the addition of 40-year luxury real estate veteran and former Pacific Union senior broker Steve Gothelf to its 136-agent San Francisco office.

Sometime in the future, the real estate industry will whittle itself to just four brokerage models, said Robert Reffkin, CEO of Compass.

There are plenty of ways technology can augment your business as a real estate agent. Wendy Forsythe, the chief operating officer of HomeSmart Real Estate, and Katie Ragusa, the vice president of product for TRIBUS, highlighted 10 tech trends for agents at Inman Connect in New York on Tuesday.

Does your lead generation plan need a refresh? Get inspiration on how to maintain and sustain your lead gen strategy from the pros at Inman Connect New York.

Want to be a property owner? Think way outside the box, a panel of real estate investors told attendees Wednesday at Inman Connect New York.

At Inman Connect New York 2019, Adam Contos recounted how during a particular SWAT call, he and a partner were throwing concussion grenades into a window when a bullet struck a tree in between them.

A recap of ICNY's Wednesday General Sessions, Teams Track and Thriving In A Turning Market Track.

Real estate agents need to redefine their value proposition in today’s market. Here are seven things they can do to revamp the way they approach business.

Instead of succumbing to the lure of the latest shiny object, real estate agents should focus their efforts on staying in touch with their clients, leading their teams and generally building a meaningful community, said Creig Northrop, CEO and president of Northrop Realty.

The market does appear to be cooling off and that can prompt painful conversations with clients who may not realize they need to temper their expectations.