Positive outlook clouded by the threat of impeachment Fri, 18 Oct 2019 14:56:21 The Brexit deal, the trade negotiations with China and a new president of the European Central Bank are all good news. But the threat of impeachment is a wildcard. read more»
Agents need to ‘lean in’ to technology, but they’re not going extinct Fri, 18 Oct 2019 12:17:57 OJO Labs founder and CEO John Berkowitz believes real estate agents will continue to play an important role in the industry for a very long time but also urged them Friday to "lean in" to technology because it's coming whether they like it or not. read more»
Inman 2019 Golden I Club winners announced Fri, 18 Oct 2019 10:55:00 On Thursday, Inman honored the inaugural class of inductees into the Inman Golden I Club. The class was announced with fanfare live at Luxury Connect in Beverly Hills. read more»
Compass CEO: No plans for IPO in next 18 months Fri, 18 Oct 2019 9:08:09 Robert Reffkin told The Real Deal that Compass doesn't plan to go public in the next 18 months, and a Compass spokesperson said WeWork's failed IPO won't impact the company's plans. read more»
‘Blue-lining’ could be the new redlining, Fed branch warns Fri, 18 Oct 2019 8:36:57 Nineteen papers published by the San Francisco Federal Reserve issued many warnings about the threat that climate change poses to the real estate market — as well as potential countermeasures. read more»
Barbie’s Malibu Dreamhouse is now on Airbnb for $60 a night Fri, 18 Oct 2019 7:57:05 In honor of the iconic doll's 60th anniversary, the company is giving one person and three guests a chance to stay in the real-life Dreamhouse. Some of Barbie's "most accomplished and entrepreneurial pals" will also stop by the villa during the stay. read more»
How to turn real estate rookies into sales superstars Fri, 18 Oct 2019 2:55:43 As a real estate team grows, the broker’s responsibilities and work requirements grow along with it. Finding the right person for the job, teaching the right skills and leading by example all matter to a new agent’s future success. read more»
The Real Word: The beef over Compass’ tech company status Fri, 18 Oct 2019 2:01:11 Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, the CEO of SoftBank, a funder of Opendoor and Compass, said he's "embarrassed" by his tech investments' results, which spurred quite the debate among Byron and colleagues.
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Rent-to-own startup ZeroDown valued at $150M Thu, 17 Oct 2019 14:37:50 ZeroDown, a San Francisco-based, rent-to-buy startup, has clinched a $150 million valuation. For $10,000, the company will buy a home on behalf of a renter. read more»
CRMLS strikes a deal with BoxMLS to offer open platform Thu, 17 Oct 2019 12:28:39 California Regional Multiple Listing Service announced Thursday it struck a deal with real estate startup BoxMLS to grant its more than 98,000 agents access to modern MLS search tools, branded MLS-compliant virtual office websites and branded mobile apps. read more»
Here’s how to get your listings in the news Thu, 17 Oct 2019 12:28:11 Real estate publicity expert Audie Chamberlain advised agents to focus on their sold properties and identify a compelling story they can tell. read more»
Succeeding in luxury means consistently investing in yourself Thu, 17 Oct 2019 12:03:37 When Branden Williams started out in real estate, he had no money, a single suit and no experience. Today, Branden and his wife, Rayni, work in the highly exclusive Trousdale Estates area of Beverly Hills. At Inman Luxury Connect Thursday, the power couple explained that one of the keys to their success was consistently investing in their own business. read more»
Young new-money buyers find agents on blogs and Yelp Thu, 17 Oct 2019 11:03:18 Younger buyers who have made fortunes in technology have brought a complete "180 on the infrastructure of what our business is made up," Compass agent and "Listing Impossible" star Aaron Kirman argued during Luxury Connect. read more»
