Opinion
A blueprint for brokers
Broker-owners can survive and thrive by behaving like indie bookstore owners
Aug 31
Opinion
Why real estate agents will be in business forever
They're a vital part of a community's tapestry and help clients in ways that a robot never could
Aug 27
Opinion
Who wins, loses if market slows?
While no experts are predicting another Great Recession, it’s worth looking at how the real estate industry would weather a downturn
Aug 24
Opinion
The naysayers are wrong about 2018's biggest real estate deal
While it surprised some that Pacific Union CEO Mark McLaughlin linked with Compass, the union makes sense
Aug 23
Opinion
In real estate ecosystem, Zillow's octopus arms reach far and wide
Extending beyond listings into lending, iBuying and more, Zillow's reach is huge
Aug 20
Opinion
Is the inventory crisis over?
Agents see a shift, but it's not a buyer's market quite yet
Aug 16
Opinion
The three doorways to real estate's future
Creating choices will ensure agents success in the future
Aug 13
Opinion
In real estate’s tech platform race, I’m betting on an underdog
As brokerages square off against Zillow and Redfin, small startup W+R Studios' Cloud CMA could be the viral hit like this summer's Shiggy dance
Aug 6
Opinion
When the Wall Street steamrollers come for real estate
An influx of private investment is poised to change real estate drastically, and examples from the past show that few are safe from the effects
Jul 30
Opinion
The lion roared: my talk with Gary Keller
Reflecting on blind spots and why more CEOs need to step up and speak out about this transformational moment
Jul 26
Opinion
Zillow’s war chest is ready for acquisitions: What's next?
A slew of deals are happening, including Compass acquisitions, but Zillow's got a fresh wad of cash burning a hole in its pocket
Jul 12
Opinion
The real estate industry locks horns
Competition is fiercer than it's ever been, as young challengers rise to meet longstanding giants who will stop at nothing to defend their turf
Jul 7
Recode co-founder Kara Swisher to speak at Inman Connect San Francisco
The veteran Silicon Valley journalist who’s put Bill Gates and Steve Jobs on the hot seat joins ICSF to talk real estate tech
Jul 3
Opinion
When Compass plays hardball, become an Avenger
Disruptors like Compass and Redfin are invading the real estate industry, but traditional brokerages can fight back
Jun 25
How to pivot like a champion: Gary Keller on stage at Inman Connect San Francisco
The maverick co-founder and chairman of the powerhouse real estate franchise will talk about transforming his company into a tech leader
Jun 21
Opinion
The trinity of capital, passion and brains is rocking real estate
Real estate disruptors are just beginning to rewrite the industry’s constitution in a way that the real estate business has not faced before. Long-standing protocols are threatened, fundamentally altering the industry
Jun 14
Opinion
Triumph of the nerd: how eXp Realty’s founder built a $1 billion business
EXp Realty's founder Glenn Sanford, a Keller Williams vet-turned-competitor, has found success by embracing his geeky side. Now he's got a 'Big Bang'-sized hit on his hands.
May 23
Consumers get duped on highjacked listings — I did twice
New York Department of State's crackdown on third-party advertising couldn't come sooner
May 15
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May 15
NAR, take the high road in Washington, D.C.
When NAR's board of directors gathers, its leadership has an historic opportunity to bridge the gap within a divided organization
May 14