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CEO Varun Krishna says lender has already seen a surge in leads and higher conversion rates from the Redfin deal, thanks to "cross pollination" of leads, agent referrals and mortgage applications.

From the main stage at Inman Connect San Diego on Thursday, Schneider envisioned an era in real estate where a smaller number of competitors deliver a higher level of value for homebuyers and homesellers.

Market headwinds stunted eXp World Holdings' revenue growth during the second quarter, only rising 1 percent to $1.3 billion. However, the company is bullish about its future, highlighting eXp Global's growth.

Kelman said it was a tough decision to sell, but one that ultimately will empower the company to better compete with portal giants like Zillow, Realtor.com and Homes.com while continuing to focus on customer service.

Side's Guy Gal says the greatest threat to the industry are Realtor associations, multiple listing services and brokerages that depend on inexperienced agents to generate profits.

At Inman Connect San Diego, Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales said it's time to turn the page on Clear Cooperation and focus on solving issues that will improve consumers' main challenge — affordability.

Find out how this industry leader, mentor and coach helps his agents lean into consistency to build reputations as productive, knowledgeable professionals with their fingers on the pulse of every market.

The Inman News founder painted a picture at Inman Connect San Diego on Thursday of a future in which AI brings homes directly to consumers and makes the transaction easier and more joyful.

Luxury Presence has rolled out a series of AI agents for marketing, using them to help agents and brokerage marketing teams do more outreach, lead nurture and display advertising in less time.

"We're not competing against either Realtor or Zillow for customers. We are doing something completely different. In essence, we are now No. 1 at that," Andy Florance said onstage at Inman Connect San Diego.

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate President Ginger Wilcox shares a call to bring care, knowledge and professionalism back to the center of the industry.

If you normally get nervous during listing consultations, team leader Carl Medford offers reassurance that listening more than you speak can help you land the listing.

Working with commitment-phobic clients can be a struggle, coach Darryl Davis writes, but with empathy and education, you can guide the most hesitant client toward a confident handshake.

Coach Melanie Klein profiles Michala Costello and the Curated Living Team to find out how they stay connected and consistent.

While colleagues are taking vacations, Amy Corr writes, you have the opportunity to lean in on lead generation and personal connections that pay dividends for years to come.

When someone already knows, likes and trusts you, your listing appointment is different from what you'd do with a cold lead. Carl Medford shares strategies for closing the deal.

The shifting market, new buyer behavior and new technology are changing how brokers approach their business, Anthony Lamacchia, Alex Vidal and Leo Pareja told attendees at Inman Connect San Diego on Wednesday.

Sears was optimistic, but said that NAR membership is projected to drop by 150,000 members and that the organization will face a $30 million deficit.