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Courted CEO Sean Soderstrom, Zoocasa CEO Carrie Lysenko and Bramlett Residential Real Estate owner Eric Bramlett debated the impact technology has on homes sales Thursday at ICNY.

Recruiting and retaining agents is all about finding the people who are already the right fit for your culture and business model, brokers at Connect NYC say.

Industry leaders said Thursday that artificial intelligence is lowering the cost of producing content and that in the future it will make home searches better and more useful.

Zillow's market cap may be 50 times bigger than the franchise giant's, but that doesn't mean traditional industry players need to make a "fundamental pivot," the CEO tells Brad Inman.

America’s most affordable housing havens aren’t so affordable anymore  New York Post

Mike Kobeissi, president and broker of Kobeissi Properties, told Inman that the state's district attorneys had got their facts bungled and that the property in question had been rented out to the couple at a reduced rate once it became known they were wildfire victims.

The real estate tech strategist laid out how companies often use accurate data to present skewed conclusions — and what real estate professionals can do to spot it.

Six months after launch, Indigo has secured its first funding round backed by NFX, Era Ventures and GTM Fund. The company will use the funds to expand its reach throughout the Southeast.

The latest monthly housing market report from RE/MAX found that home sales consistently improved during December 2024. The report surveyed 52 large metro areas and found an increased number of sales across the U.S. Compared to December 2023, home sales rose 13.3%, while also being 4.4% higher than in November 2024. The number of homes…

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Upfront—a financial platform designed for brokers and their agents—and Loft47—a provider of back-office broker accounting technology—have announced a partnership to offer Liquid, a new product that aims to provide greater financial flexibility and funding options to real estate agents. With declining transaction volumes impacting both agent income and brokerage revenue, the companies noted that the…

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As the rivalry with CoStar Group simmers, Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales is focused on housing policy and bridging gaps between the industry and consumers, he told a crowd Thursday at ICNY.

While onstage at Inman Connect New York, Mauricio Umansky argued that Clear Cooperation stifles competition. Meanwhile, James Dwiggins said the rule puts the customer first.

RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. has announced that Travis Saxton has joined the company as executive vice president of strategy. Saxton will report directly to CEO Erik Carlson and serve as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team. In this role, he will guide real estate strategy and technology innovation with a focus on integrating solutions…

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Thursday at Inman Connect, Serhant spread a message of love to the agent community while also sharing his thoughts on Clear Cooperation and which brokerage models will thrive in 2025.

On Thursday, BMX racer Connor Fields shared his remarkable story with the Inman Connect New York audience during his session "Unstoppable: Building Resilience in the Face of Adversity."

Above, K. Jennifer Cook When K. Jennifer Cook founded Vista Collective Real Estate in 2022, her goal was never about scaling for the sake of growth—it was about reshaping the real estate experience in St. Johns County, Florida. With a keen focus on collaboration, integrity and exceptional service, Cook and her team quickly became one…

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As we kick off 2025, riding the wave of momentum into the first few months of the year is more important than ever. While the industry continues to adapt to the new era of real estate, charting a path forward begins with an intentional focus on your goals in addition to going above and beyond…

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Bill Pulte, CEO of private equity firm Pulte Capital Partners, has been nominated to be the next director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). President Donald Trump announced the nomination on his Truth Social account. “Bill needs no formal introduction to the Great Citizens of our Country, because they have seen, and many have…

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After adding 1,000 agents per month in 2024, Real said January could become its most productive hiring month in company history.

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