Coldwell Banker CEO on the future of offices: 'less rent, more happy hours'
The company has been re-examining the best use and layout of its more than 700 offices to maximize effectiveness and allocate savings
by Patrick Kearns Jun 4
Why agents have never been more needed: Century 21 CEO
'Our value is as high as it's ever been, and our communities need us more than ever,' Mike Miedler said at Inman Connect Now
Homesnap's Mazur: It's time for agents to go all in
In multiple talk tracks at Tech Connect, leaders in sales, fintech and proptech all agreed on one thing: The COVID-19 pandemic has totally changed how people market, sell and buy real estate
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 4
How the coronavirus pandemic is changing home financing
Vishal Garg and Adena Hefets discussed how the pandemic is impacting financing for homebuyers during a panel titled 'Advances in Ways to Buy a Home' at Inman Connect Now
RE/MAX CEO: 'If we sit and we watch, we’re not taking action'
Adam Contos discussed managerial strategies for leaders in uncertain times, wearing his values on a T-shirt and volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity on the battlefield
by Patrick Kearns Jun 4
Mike DelPrete: Don't call it a comeback (just yet)
Real estate tech strategist Mike DelPrete explains pre- and post-shelter-in-place market trends and how real estate agents can prepare for the future
by Marian McPherson Jun 4
This is not the time for 'marketing as usual'
Katie Lance, Kendall Bonner and Victoria Kennedy say agents shouldn't be afraid to talk about controversial topics
Tips for finding happiness while working in real estate
Coach and team leader Katie Clancy said agents can find happiness — even if they haven't quite done so yet
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 3
The 10 most quote-worthy things Will Guidara said at Connect Now
In recognition of the restaurateur's eloquence and positivity, we wanted to highlight some of the best quotes from his Connect Now discussion on hospitality
These are the 2 things luxury buyers want right now
At Inman Connect Now, top luxury agents discussed how the pandemic has changed the wish lists and priorities of luxury buyers
3D tours are hard to navigate? Not in my experience
Opinion
In an interview with Zillow's Rich Barton, Brad Inman said he found 3D home tours difficult to navigate. I say they've never been easier, and they're only getting better
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 3
Brokers talk culture and the future at Connect Now
The discussion centered around what actions brokers should take in upcoming months to move forward in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and national upheaval
Side CEO: Other brokerages designed for 'average' agents
The CEO of Side doesn't call his brokerage a 'tech company,' and there’s no comparison to the other brokerages of the world, Guy Gal explained at Connect Now
by Patrick Kearns Jun 3
CEO of realtor.com operator Move: 'The game's not over'
David Doctorow says realtor.com can contribute to 'helping consumers think about making great homes and, when needed, sell homes' in partnership with the industry
Here's why Compass chose to buy Contactually over other CRMs
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin gave a peek behind one of the biggest tech decisions at Compass of the past few years during a discussion at Inman Connect Now
by Patrick Kearns Jun 3
Trulia co-founder Pete Flint tells agents to 'lean into' transaction revolution
During Connect Now, Trulia co-founder and NFX Managing Partner Pete Flint explained what agents must do to stay relevant during the digital transaction revolution
by Marian McPherson Jun 3