Here's what you might have missed at Inman Luxury Connect
Pocket listings, disruption, auctions and more were among the many things debated this week by some of the most successful real estate figures in the US
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 18
Compass Robert Reffkin graphic art
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
by Patrick Kearns Oct 18
climate change rising sea levels NOAA
19 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
by Teke Wiggin Oct 18
Inman News quiz: Think you're on top of the week's biggest stories?
The real estate industry threw some curveballs. Take Inman's real estate news quiz to demonstrate how strong your talking points and cocktail banter are this week
by Inman Oct 18
Rent-to-own startup ZeroDown valued at $150M
In exchange for a $10K fee, ZeroDown will buy a home on behalf of a renter
by Teke Wiggin Oct 17
CRMLS strikes a deal with BoxMLS to offer open platform
Through the deal, CRMLS's 98K-plus agents will get access to modern MLS search tools, MLS-compliant virtual office websites and branded mobile apps
by Patrick Kearns Oct 17
Young new-money buyers find agents on blogs and Yelp
Younger luxury buyers may have made their fortunes in technology IPOs or acquisitions, meaning their personal networks are very different from what old money buyers bring to the table
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 17
Kleard and Adwerx partner to target unrepresented buyers
Homeshoppers who sign into a Kleard open house without an agent will be automatically targeted by Adwerx's 'Sphere' advertising program
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 17
Genuine communication is the antidote to iBuying
The Agency founder Mauricio Umansky believes the art of communication is being lost, which gives the advantage to real estate disrupters
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 16
Smart-home tech for agents: Aeotec Sensors
Opinion
A fresh look at a smart-sensor product line
by Brandon Doyle Oct 16
How to modernize the MLS
Opinion
MLS leaders of today have the opportunity to go beyond being caretakers of an important institution, to be revolutionaries who leave a permanent legacy behind
by David Charron AND Robert Hahn Oct 16
Luxury agents need to be 'smarter than the internet'
Brad Inman argued Wednesday at Luxury Connect that the real estate market today is dominated by change, and that agents need to be smarter to thrive
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 16
Eric Wu, Opendoor CEO and money
Eric Wu thinks the role of agents will change significantly — while musing that 'it's good to be hated' by some agents
by Teke Wiggin Oct 16
Bright MLS debuts new pocket listing rule
The policy requires agents to put any listing they're advertising into the MLS and comes at a time of growing concern over off-market listings
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 16
A man leaping between two hills
Opinion
A focus on exponential growth came at a cost — my bottom line
by Tammy Britt Oct 16
Is practicing real estate bad for your kids?
Opinion
Here are a few ways we can help ourselves and our children, who are most impacted by our career choices, our screen time and our stress levels
by Jay Thompson Oct 16