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CoStar CEO: We’re focused on ‘selling the house’

Jul 30, 2024

Andy Florance suggested rival portals are more interested in selling leads than houses and called a lawsuit against his company a "PR stunt."

DelPrete ‘secret shopper’ sting reveals agents lose hosts of leads

Jul 30, 2024

With the help of a firm employing more than 100 undercover researchers, the real estate tech strategist tested agents at roughly 30 brokerages. They found that more than 1 in 3 inquiries never received a response from the agent.

Communicate value with authenticity and active listening

Jul 30, 2024

Not every agent can or should communicate their value through "bold statements," agents said during a panel at Inman Connect Las Vegas. That's why remaining authentic to oneself is paramount.

Private mortgage insurers again losing market share to FHA, VA

Jul 30, 2024

FHA premium cuts spur growth, but borrowers with stellar credit can still do better taking out conventional Fannie Mae- or Freddie Mac-eligible mortgages with private mortgage insurance.

Oh, what a feeling: 4 experts share how to create a brand that lasts

Jul 30, 2024

At Inman Connect Las Vegas, branding experts Kevin Knight, Sydney Miller, Griff O'Brien and Elias Astuto said a strong set of values, authenticity and substance are key to creating an unforgettable brand.

North Texas brokerage United adds third merger in a year

Jul 30, 2024

REAL Dallas Properties & Management brings its 70-agent team to United in a move that both parties say benefits consumers and agents.

On AI and real estate, ICLV panel said look to fashion

Jul 30, 2024

A panel of marketing and AI experts at Inman Connect Las Vegas discussed how consumer sentiments and product choices can help make homebuying faster and better for the consumer.

Glennda Baker: ‘Never been a more important time’ for relationships

Jul 30, 2024

As agents face attacks on their value from all sides, the most important thing they can do today is to focus on boosting client relationships, the Glennda Baker & Associates leader said to Inman Connect Las Vegas attendees.

Matterport appeals stock-lock ruling that awarded ex-CEO $79M

Jul 30, 2024

Matterport appeals lower court ruling that awarded $79 million to former CEO Bill Brown over rules that prevented him from selling his shares when the company went public.

To succeed in luxury real estate, know your audience

Jul 30, 2024

Daniel McVicar, Eloy Carmenate and Victoria Levitam spoke at Inman Luxury Connect in Las Vegas on Tuesday in a panel titled "From City to City: Trends & Opportunities in Emerging Luxury Markets."

Agents need to prepare for failure, harness opportunities, group says

Jul 30, 2024

"Success is a very strange beast and it often comes before total annihilation," said Beverly Hills broker Gary Gold at Inman Luxury Connect.

Moreland Properties, Kumara Wilcoxon take top Golden I honors

Jul 30, 2024

Sotheby’s International Realty's Wilcoxon was named top luxury agent Tuesday. Moreland took top brokerage and Jones Fridman International & Associates was named top luxury team at ICLV.