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January existing-home sales drop 3.2%, the largest decline since 2014

Existing-home sales decreased 3.2 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 5.38 million in January — dipping from a downwardly revised 5.56 in December 2017, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported today. This month’s sales pace is 4.8 percent below January 2017 and is the largest annual decline since August 2014 (5.5 percent) […]

Tech Connect NY 18: The inside scoop from Facebook

Almost all agents use Facebook and/or Instagram … but are they using these social media tools correctly? Logan Wells (CEO, founder, Not Another Agency) and Scott Shapiro (client partner and industry relations, Facebook) took the stage at Inman Connect New York to make sure you are. Listen in as these Tech Connect presenters share a step-by-step guide that will […]

Tech Connect NY 18: Live problem solving

One of the many beneficial sessions at Inman Connect New York is “Tech live problem solving” at Tech Connect, where the pros discuss audience issues and answer tech queries live onstage. Watch Scott Lockhart (CEO, Showcase IDX) and Brenda Tushaus (COO, Re/Max Results), along with moderator Wendy Forsythe (COO, HomeSmart), as they answer questions like: How do I decide what […]

Tech Connect NY 18: Visual revolution — breakthroughs in virtual reality, 3-D and video

The consumer has never had better ways to view homes online. What are the latest developments that will improve the online visual experience, and what should you be prepared to offer your homesellers? Watch Brian Lewis (broker, Compass), Wendy Forsythe (COO, HomeSmart), Anton Yakubenko (CEO and co-founder, GeoCV) and Bill Brown (CEO, Matterport) on stage at Inman Connect New York as […]

Tech Connect NY 18: Productivity hacks that will save you time and money

Studies show that texting, gossiping, surfing the web and snacking are some of the biggest time wasters for people at work. So what can you do to shift your focus and increase productivity instead of letting the day get away from you? Jacy Riedmann (vice president, Amoura Productions) and Chris Drayer (CEO, Revaluate) shared 10 tools […]

Tech Connect NY 18: The app that wants to keep you safe

“Who are you? And should I trust you?” These are the two essential questions asked and answered by the artificial intelligence (AI) built into Trust Stamp, an app meant to keep you and your clients safe by automatically screening your leads, home site visitors and potential customers. Watch Trust Stamp general counsel Gareth Genner and moderator Wendy […]

Blockchain startup Propify aims to take on Zillow and Realtor.com

A small startup hopes to take on real estate portal giants such as Zillow and Realtor.com using the same tech behind cryptocurrencies including bitcoin and ethereum–though it has a long way to go. Propify, an Australian company that launched in January 2017, aims to use blockchain technology to create an online repository of property listings, […]

Indie Broker Summit NY 18: Is now the time to sell?

Redfin going public, the iBuyer invasion, Compass’s massive funding round — there’s no doubt that a lot of money is being poured into the real estate brokerage space right now, Michele Conn (SVP of mergers acquisitions and research at Swanepoel T3 Group) told the audience at Indie Broker Summit, a special day of programming at […]

3 reasons real estate agents should move to an LLC today

You might think an LLC is just for tax and legal benefits, but there are also crucial business reasons real estate agents should work through an LLC. Separation is crucial The need for separation between your personal and business finances is absolutely crucial. Paying your bills from your business account rather than your personal account […]

One broker reflects on 50 years of fair housing

There are not many people who care to read about fair housing. Let’s face it, most of us are salespeople, and sometimes rules seem like unfair barriers. April 2018 will mark the 50th anniversary of the federal Fair Housing Act of 1968. Part of what the laws were supposed to do is deter racial segregation. It […]

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