Top real estate video segments of 2007

Inman News debuted a new real estate video channel this year, InmanTV.com. Here are our picks for the most memorable real estate video segments of 2007:

Story of an entrepreneur: Doug Lebda. One of the most successful entrepreneurs in online real estate and mortgage lending, Doug Lebda, shares his story from startup to founder to selling his company and becoming an influential executive with Barry Diller's IAC.

Can discount brokers survive a down market? Assist-2-Sell co-founder and CEO Lyle Martin addresses how a discount brokerage model can survive market down cycles.

Starting a new real estate venture. Zillow founder and CEO Rich Barton, who is also very active in the venture capital community, shares his thoughts on what it takes to launch a real estate venture.

Video killed the virtual tour. WellcomeMat co-founder and CEO Christian Sterner discusses how and why agents are using video to market property listings.

Real Estate Connect Duet - Lennox Scott and Glenn Kelman. Lennox Scott, chairman and CEO of John L. Scott Real Estate, and Glenn Kelman, CEO of Redfin, expound on the top trends in real estate and technology.

Google discusses real estate play. Justin McCarthy, strategic partner development manager of real estate for Google, discusses the search-engine company's approach to the real estate vertical, how Google Base attempts to deliver relevant real estate content to consumers, and where Google is aiming next with property information aggregation.

Realogy exec on market changes, MLS. Alex Perriello, president and CEO of Realogy Franchise Group, gives insight into how industry professionals are dealing with market changes and also changes taking place with the organization of multiple listing services.

How to Web 2.0 your real estate company. Industry consultant Brian Boero, partner of 100Watt Consulting, discusses easy ways brokers and agents can get up to speed on new online services and technology.

Outlook for big brokers. Sherry Chris, who recently was named CEO of a new Realogy brand, Better Homes & Gardens, discusses the market outlook and what it means for big brokers today.

How does ZipRealty fare in today's market? ZipRealty CEO Pat Lashinsky discusses how the slow market has impacted the online company.

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