Inman Connect New York convened some of the strongest voices in real estate, and The Agency was right at the heart of the conversation. Across a robust slate of panels and discussions, the multi-day conference delivered sharp insight into how today’s top producers are adapting to an ever-evolving market.
The Agency’s Founder and CEO Mauricio Umansky brought his session “Success Isn’t the Finish Line,” to the top of the Agent Connect afternoon events on Tuesday, February 3rd. In an engaging keynote, Mauricio shared his own experience breaking through the trap of milestone-driven achievement, encouraging agents to think less about crossing finish lines and more about building endurance with purpose and clarity.
Later in the day, Mauricio joined a panel led by Jonathan Klein, Founder of GoPropTech, to discuss how The Agency approaches creative direction and branding in the age of AI, and how our teams are effectively turning listings into experiences. The panel, titled “Experience-Led Listings: Turning Homes Into Interactive Media,” included Hadrien Laporte of SmartPixel, Ryan Coyne of SERHANT, and Matt Hendricks of Zillow.
Continuing the conversation on AI and tech, Zane Burnett, The Agency’s EVP of Digital Strategy, discussed the growing need for agents to differentiate through the use of game-changing technologies. Speaking alongside Shayan Hamidi, the Founder and CEO of Rechat, and Natasha Hryciuk, CEO at Loft47, the group spoke on how changing digital strategy and emerging tech are reshaping how agents find leads, engage clients, and close deals—including mobile tools, AI, and CRM best practices.
Juliet Clapp, SVP Managing Partner at The Agency New York, spoke on the importance of leadership and culture in retaining agents and bolstering their growth. The panel, “Culture Wins Loyalty,” moderated by Troy Palmquist of eXp Realty, included James Wong of MAXA Designs, Wendy Forsythe of eXp Realty, and Nick Schlekeway of Amherst Madison.
At the invite-only CEO Connect event on Wednesday, Mauricio joined a group of industry tastemakers, including Ryan Serhant and Howard Hanna, for exclusive networking and collaboration, focused on navigating the recent changes in the real estate market.
From industry-shifting tech to shaping real estate culture, The Agency was proud to lead meaningful conversations at this year’s Inman Connect. See you next time, New York!
