Bob Groody of Maxwell and Shant Banosian of Guaranteed Rate discussed the current state of creative financing tools for consumers at Inman Connect New York on Tuesday.

A slate of new companies backed by institutional investors is offering ways for owners to tap home equity. They made their pitch on Tuesday at Inman Connect New York.

As the market continues to slow down on its way to normalization, it's more important now than ever that brokers effectively recruit top talent.

Panelists at Inman Connect New York on Tuesday said that brokers err by not having written plans, not being flexible and other shortcomings.

At ICNY on Tuesday, OJO Labs Chief Real Estate Officer Chris Heller and Nest Seekers International Chief Economist Erin Sykes explained why real estate agents need to pay less attention to national data and dig into local insights.

"There are casualties in every war, but casualties come from egos and lack of action," Ben Kinney told an audience at Inman Connect New York on Tuesday.

Top agents Jordan Cohen of RE/MAX and Santiago Arana of The Agency spoke at Inman Connect New York on Tuesday about their strategies for racking up listings, and how they got them when they were first starting out in the industry. 

The independent mortgage lender is now sending homeowners who are interested in converting their home equity into cash over to EasyKnock to explore a sale-leaseback.

Nestfully will offer seamless desktop, mobile and native iOS and Android app experiences and provide the latest listing and just-sold information, according to company.

In a session called "Your Inside Look Into the 2023 Housing Market," panelists at Inman Connect New York said real estate companies and consumers are "adjusting to the new reality."

Compass CEO Robert Reffkin talks about stock market downturns, profitability and why brokers need to eschew virtual working to survive.

According to a new report, 24.6 percent of Redfin users were looking to move inspired by high housing costs in most major cities and the freedoms provided by remote work.

Inman was optimistic about the year ahead for real estate during his opening talk at Inman Connect New York, but also urged leaders in the industry to appeal directly to lawmakers about how they'd like new regulations to be shaped in the future.

Top Agent Network's appeal alleges the Clear Cooperation Policy's goal is to safeguard NAR's business model, which relies on dues revenue from nearly 1.6 million agents and brokers.

Homebuyers can use the Knock Home Swap Equity Advance in conjunction with a purchase loan from any lender to make a non-contingent offer when buying their next home.

So you've decided to join us at Inman Connect New York. Bravo! Here's a day-by-day breakdown of the conference along with some tidbits to get the most out of your week in NYC.

When there are new obstacles or needs, rezoning allows for certain properties to be used differently than they were before.

Listing photos on Zillow show firefighters extinguishing the blaze as the $1.5 million, 25-year-old mansion actively burns. The house is now under contract after just six days on the market, according to a listing on Zillow.

The acquisition comes just two weeks after Long & Foster entered the Charleston market and adds nearly 50 additional agents to the brokerage's ranks, according to the company.

Charting your course is essential for navigating effectively. Team leader Carl Medford offers a guide to creating a set of beliefs and practices that help your company navigate through the unknown waters of their market.