by Inman | Apr 17, 2025 | Industry, News Feed
Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros, connect with the power of the Inman Community, and gain insights from hundreds of leading minds shaping the industry. If you’re ready to grow your business and invest in yourself, this is where you need to be. Go BIG in San Diego!
Achieving distinction is what sets luxury apart from the ordinary.
The Inman Golden I Club award recognizes elite agents and brokerages who have outstanding sales and exceptional client service. It honors those professionals with a dedication to greatness in a highly competitive market.
Inman’s Golden I Club celebrates innovation while fostering a culture of excellence and creativity that pushes the entire community forward to greater heights.
Nominations are currently open for the following categories:
- Top luxury agent
- Top luxury team
- Top luxury brokerage
- Top luxury technology or tool
- Best sales and marketing campaign for a luxury home/property
- Best sales and marketing campaign for a luxury development
- Best City Sale
- Best Beach Sale
- Best Mountain Sale
To nominate yourself, a colleague, company or campaign for an Inman Golden I, click here. Nominations close May 1, 2025.
This post was originally published on this site
by Inman | Apr 11, 2025 | Industry, News Feed
Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros, connect with the power of the Inman Community, and gain insights from hundreds of leading minds shaping the industry. If you’re ready to grow your business and invest in yourself, this is where you need to be. Go BIG in San Diego!
Want to level up your business? Inman Access offers expert-led tutorials with insights, advice and ideas designed to help you build your skills every day.
With industry dynamics in flux, there’s no better time to catch the wave and position your business for growth. Ryan Serhant, the founder of the eponymous SERHANT. brokerage, shares his latest strategies for success with the Inman community.
Elevate your skills and set yourself up for success in 2025. Watch the session above, plus get fresh content added weekly, with Inman Access.
Watch now.
This post was originally published on this site
by Inman | Apr 11, 2025 | Industry, News Feed
Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros, connect with the power of the Inman Community, and gain insights from hundreds of leading minds shaping the industry. If you’re ready to grow your business and invest in yourself, this is where you need to be. Go BIG in San Diego!
In luxury real estate, achieving distinction is what sets the exceptional apart from the ordinary.
The Inman Golden I Club recognizes agents and brokerages that excel in sales and demonstrate stellar service to their clients. It celebrates a commitment to excellence in a fiercely competitive market.
Nominations for the 2025 class of honorees close on May 1st. Winners will be announced at Luxury Connect this July.
SUBMIT YOUR GOLDEN I NOMINEES HERE
Here are three ways honorees in the Golden I Club raise the bar in luxury real estate and inspire us with what’s possible in the industry.
1. They stand out as a luxury market leader
They are top luxury agents, a team or campaign hitting record-breaking sales, demonstrate excellent service to their clients and deserve to be recognized for it. An accolade, like being nominated to The Golden I Club, serves as a testament to exceptional capabilities. It celebrates what sets them apart in a crowded marketplace.
2. They build unshakeable trust
Trust is the currency of luxury real estate. Being nominated for the Golden I Club boosts the brand or individual’s reputation, which elevates client confidence and solidifies an image as a trusted advisor in high-stakes, high-dollar-value transactions.
3. They raise the profile across the spectrum of luxury real estate
The luxury marketplace is full of innovators who work to raise the bar for colleagues and consumers with cutting-edge marketing, trailblazing tech and platforms. The prestige of the Golden I Club can be a powerful endorsement, making the brand, team, agent or broker more enticing to prospective buyers while also attracting new clients.
Inman’s Golden I Club celebrates innovation while fostering a culture of excellence and creativity that pushes the entire community forward to greater heights.
Nominations are currently open for the Golden I Awards. You can nominate yourself, or someone in your sphere, in the following categories:
- Top luxury agent
- Top luxury team
- Top luxury brokerage
- Top luxury technology or tool
- Best sales and marketing campaign for a luxury home/property
- Best sales and marketing campaign for a luxury development
- Best City Sale
- Best Beach Sale
- Best Mountain Sale
To nominate yourself, a colleague, company or campaign for an Inman Golden I, click here. Nominations close May 1, 2025.
This post was originally published on this site
by Inman | Sep 6, 2024 | Industry, News Feed
Welcome to the Inman Power Wheels bracket, where your votes decide which car reigns supreme for real estate agents on the go. In weekly rounds, we’ll pit top vehicles against each other in a head-to-head battle, with the winners zooming forward until we crown the ultimate ride for real estate pros in September. From luxe to value models, SUVs to Sunbelt-market convertibles, vote for your favorites.
Whether driving buyers to showings or aiming to make a big impression at a seller consultation, your vehicle is bound to make a statement — for better or worse. As 2025 models roll out in September and October, this is the time to take advantage of used car shoppers, favorable trade-in options and promotional events at the local dealership — from Toyotathons to Happy Honda Days.
The contest kicks off today with the entire roster of 16 vehicles, chosen for their overall appeal. Read on for each cars’ attributes and choose the eight you want to advance to the next round. Each Friday, as models are eliminated, we’ll return with more info about last week’s winners until we crown a Power Wheels champ in September. Details come from Edmunds reviews and dealer descriptions.
Bracket 1: Luxury sedans
Lexus ES
Features an all-wheel-drive system for agents traveling in cold or wet climates, smooth acceleration even in city traffic, low seat cushions/supportive seats that allow for easy entry and exit for both short and long stretches.
Genesis G80
A fast yet convenient choice for agents, featuring a turbocharged V6 engine for quick acceleration, elevated height and door sills for easy entry and exit, ample storage bins throughout and an all-wheel-drive system for reliable control in any weather.
Bracket 2: Japanese efficiency
Honda Accord
A fuel-efficient vehicle ideal for agents on the go, equipped with 19-inch wheels for a smooth ride, 16.7 cubic feet of trunk space for materials and supplies, wireless connectivity, and durable build quality designed to last.
Toyota Camry
A hybrid, fuel-efficient choice with optional all-wheel drive for stable driving, supportive seats for comfort on long trips, a quiet cabin for peaceful highway drives as agents prepare for the day, and a driving aid system that adjusts speed when other vehicles weave in and out of lanes.
Bracket 3: German engineering
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Ideal for agents who prioritize peace and quiet on the road, this option also offers a 360-degree camera system for easy navigation in tight spaces and a turbocharged mild hybrid engine that delivers excellent fuel economy without compromising performance.
BMW 5 Series
Suitable for agents who prioritize both speed and fuel efficiency, this option features a turbocharged hybrid system available on select trims. It also boasts enhanced interior space for added comfort and storage, along with a Highway Assistant feature that enables hands-free driving.
Bracket 4: Made in the USA
Cadillac CT5
Satisfying the need for speed with its V6 engine, it also provides well-tuned suspension and accurate steering for a smooth, safe ride, adaptive cruise control to help maintain speed, item storage inside the cabin and next-level safety innovation.
Tesla Model S
Delivering remarkable speed and easy operation for any commute, it provides tire road grip for safety and stability, front and rear trunks for storage, plus autopilot and standard adaptive air suspension for comfortable cruising.
Bracket 5: Value investments
Kia Forte
A fuel-efficient choice packed with features for agents, its forward collision mitigation warns of obstacles ahead with a blind-spot warning system for detecting vehicles in the car’s blind spot (available on select trims). It also includes a native voice system that allows for hands-free operations while driving.
Hyundai Elantra
Providing agents with excellent fuel efficiency, it offers smooth handling for rough roads, and a voice-activated system that responds to web searches, addresses, and climate control commands.
Bracket 6: Sporty sedans
Mercedes-AMG E 63 S
This one delivers speed with its V8 biturbo engine, while AMG Dynamic Select driving modes let agents customize their driving experience. The 4MATIC all-wheel drive ensures safety in any road conditions.
Audi S4
Here you’ll find both power and speed, with adaptive suspension tailored for rough surfaces and a separate mode designed for more spirited driving.
Bracket 7: Durable SUVs
Toyota 4 Runner
Ideal for agents seeking off-road capability, it boasts high ground clearance and Toyota Racing Development (TRD) features that enhance control and safety in rugged terrains.
Volkswagen Tiguan
This SUV helps agents manage driving in different settings from parking lots to twisty roads and maintain control with minimal noise on highways at elevated speeds.
Bracket 8: Sunbelt convertibles
Mazda MX-5 Miata
This iconic convertible provides agents adaptable cruise control for comfort, Alexa voice control to complete agent commands during vehicle operation and a folding hardtop roof. There’s a post-crash braking system, which applies braking pressure when a collision is detected, for added safety.
Ford Mustang GT Premium Convertible
Ideal for agents who value safety and connectivity, it features a Personal Safety System that helps agents avoid injury by offering frontal crash protection, an SOS Post-Crash Alert System, which activates hazard lights and sounds an alert if airbags are deployed, and FordPass Connect services, including a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot for deals on the go.
Email Richelle Hammiel
by Inman | Aug 23, 2024 | Industry, News Feed
“Americans should not have to pay more in rent because a company has found a new way to scheme with landlords to break the law,” Attorney General Merrick Garland said on Friday.
Whether it’s refining your business model, mastering new technologies, or discovering strategies to capitalize on the next market surge, Inman Connect New York will prepare you to take bold steps forward. The Next Chapter is about to begin. Be part of it. Join us and thousands of real estate leaders Jan. 22-24, 2025.
RealPage is now within the sights of the U.S. Department of Justice.
The DOJ and eight state attorneys general filed a lawsuit on Friday accusing RealPage of operating as the center of an illegal scheme to drive up the price of rent in cities across the country.
The new lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina is only the latest challenge against a company that uses advanced technology and cooperation from some of the country’s largest landlords to adjust rent prices in near real-time, but it’s the first major antitrust suit to take direct aim at an algorithm, according to The New York Times.
TAKE THE INMAN INTEL INDEX SURVEY FOR AUGUST
“Americans should not have to pay more in rent because a company has found a new way to scheme with landlords to break the law,” Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement Friday. “We allege that RealPage’s pricing algorithm enables landlords to share confidential, competitively sensitive information and align their rents. Using software as the sharing mechanism does not immunize this scheme from Sherman Act liability, and the Justice Department will continue to aggressively enforce the antitrust laws and protect the American people from those who violate them.”
RealPage, which is owned by the private equity firm Thoma Bravo, has denied wrongdoing in previous lawsuits filed by renters and in Washington D.C., and again in a statement to Inman on Friday.
“We are disappointed that, after multiple years of education and cooperation on the antitrust matters concerning RealPage, the DOJ has chosen this moment to pursue a lawsuit that seeks to scapegoat pro-competitive technology that has been used responsibly for years,” RealPage spokeswoman Jennifer Bowcock said in a statement. “It is merely a distraction from the fundamental economic and political issues driving inflation throughout our economy – and housing affordability in particular – which should be the focus of policymakers in Washington, D.C.”
Bowcock noted that the DOJ had previously reviewed RealPage’s acquisition of one of its companies in 2017 and cleared the transaction of antitrust concerns.
“We believe the claims brought by DOJ are devoid of merit and will do nothing to make housing more affordable,” Bowcock said. “We intend to vigorously defend ourselves against these accusations.”
In some ways, the lawsuit is timely. RealPage sold its software to landlords as a way to beat down markets, feeding them data to help them set the highest possible rent despite potential urges to drop the price to fill units.
The country is now on its way out of a period where apartment construction was the highest its been in four decades. That has driven up vacancy rates in some markets, testing landlords’ ability to compete with other landlords also trying to fill new and vacant buildings.
“A free market requires that landlords compete on the merits, not coordinate pricing,” the complaint reads. “Landlords should win renters by offering whatever combination of price and quality they think is most attractive.”
The DOJ and attorneys general are seeking an injunction to stop RealPage from implementing its information-sharing framework and to stop what they said was the company’s monopoly.
Using some of RealPage’s own marketing language to outline the firm’s pitch to some of America’s biggest landlords, the DOJ said RealPage had created a way to avoid competing with each other.
“Renters are entitled to the benefits of vigorous competition among landlords. In prosperous times, that competition should limit rent hikes; in harder times, competition should bring down rent, making housing more affordable,” the complaint reads. “RealPage has built a business out of frustrating the natural forces of competition.”
“RealPage replaces competition with coordination. It substitutes unity for rivalry. It subverts competition and the competitive process. It does so openly and directly—and American renters are left paying the price.”
Read the full complaint here (refresh if you have trouble viewing):
Email Taylor Anderson
