Pacaso CEO: Proptech firms forced to shift from offense to defense

Executives at four prominent real estate tech startups have diversified their product offerings in an effort to survive the market turmoil, which they discussed on Tuesday at Inman Connect New York.

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This is what real estate tech actually needs to do

At Inman Connect New York on Tuesday, Joe Skousen and Grier Allen discussed how technology leaders should look for ways to simplify agents' lives, enhancing their productivity and eliminating mundane tasks.

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Risk has re-entered the financing conversation

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.

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Investors highlight the untapped potential in financing home equity

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.

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In love and recruitment, ‘marriage’ is key, Keller Williams broker says

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.

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These are the mistakes that thwart brokers’ success

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

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When it comes to real estate and data, keep it local

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.

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Ben Kinney tells agents to channel ‘Braveheart,’ lead in tough times

"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.

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How to win listings and beat your competition

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. 

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New American Funding referring homeowners to EasyKnock

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.

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Bright, CRMLS, REcolorado unify to launch consumer search site

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.

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Why the 2023 housing market slowdown is a good thing

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."

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Compass CEO Robert Reffkin calls home offices ‘the killer of culture’

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

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A quarter of homebuyers were looking to relocate during Q4, 2022

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.

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Brad Inman at Connect New York: 2023 is a year for metamorphosis

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.

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DOJ asks to interfere in TAN pocket listing case against NAR

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.

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Power buyer Knock says it will now work with any lender or agent

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.

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The ultimate guide to Inman Connect New York 2023

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.

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6 things investors should know about rezoning properties

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

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Fiery Tennessee estate in contract after setting social media ablaze

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.

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