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Side’s Guy Gal: Boutiques are primed to thrive in any market

Aug 9, 2023

At Inman Connect Las Vegas on Wednesday, Guy Gal outlined the three major reasons he sees boutique agencies as uniquely positioned for success in all kinds of markets.

Give ‘incredible insights’: Industry pros should be armed with data

Aug 9, 2023

At a time when demand for loans has shriveled, Polygon Research CEO Val Buresch argued at Inman Connect Las Vegas on Wednesday that open communication will help people take action.

‘Run for the fire’ Liz Gehringer shares advice for a downturn

Aug 9, 2023

"This is not a time to stabilize. If you stabilize in a market like now you're going to fall behind. You have to grow," Redfin's Jason Aleem said at Inman Connect Las Vegas Wednesday.

Jon Cheplak doles out tough love to brokers on agent attrition

Aug 9, 2023

"Stop interviewing," Cheplak urged. "You need to interrogate." The real estate coach and leadership expert shared advice Wednesday at Inman Connect Las Vegas.

Even amid high rates, buyers have more options than they realize

Aug 9, 2023

Loan officers and assistance programs are just 2 ways to close the knowledge gap, Zillow Senior Economist Orphe Divounguy and Rocket President Tim Birkmeier said Wednesday at Connect.

Proptech spending expected to resume this year, investor says

Aug 9, 2023

"We remain bullish about an increase in activity over the back half" of 2023, said Houlihan Lokey Managing Director Chris Hough said during a presentation Tuesday at Inman Connect Las Vegas.

Mike DelPrete: Disruptive brokerage models gaining traction

Aug 9, 2023

The CEO tract at Inman Connect Las Vegas on Tuesday wrapped with proptech adviser and strategist Mike DelPrete telling an audience of his peers that legacy brokerages are facing an “innovator’s dilemma."

Mentorship, support, guidance: What agents really want today

Aug 9, 2023

Deep into the nitty-gritty of what it's like to be a brokerage in this market, at CEO Connect - George Canciobello, Kymber Menkiti and moderator Clelia Peters talked what it takes to keep talent happy today.

Mortgage lenders tighten as homebuyer demand fades

Aug 9, 2023

Demand for purchase mortgages fell for a fourth consecutive week last week as rates continued to climb and inventories of homes for sale remained scarce, an MBA lender survey showed.

Katie Lance: ‘We’re in a big moment with ChatGPT and AI’

Aug 9, 2023

At ICLV, the social media consultant offered a prescription for using AI and ChatGPT in your real estate business, from marketing to customer service to automated lead gen.

‘Substantial doubt’ that WeWork can stay afloat, company says

Aug 9, 2023

By WeWork's own admission, it is unlikely to last as a company much longer. In order to survive, an earnings report said it would need to reduce lease costs and other expenses, increase revenue and find a source of additional capital through debt or equity securities or asset sales.

Successful agents show up, Robert Reffkin says in remote-work rebuke

Aug 9, 2023

During an Inman Connect panel on Wednesday, Compass' CEO argued the brokerage's in-person philosophy gives it an advantage over rival firms "charging the least and giving you the least."