'We're not kidding': Deadlines loom for broker technology upgrades
Opinion
There’s no reason that any tech provider, with an agreement and data license that conforms to MLS and broker rules, can’t provide an app that creates, changes and deletes a listing at the push of a button — the tech is already here
by Sam DeBord May 28
A military father hugging his son
The program, rolled out in time for Memorial Day but which has no expiration, waives the Nashville-based brokerage's $3,500 flat fee for active duty service members and veterans
Nearly 1B mortgage docs accessible by First American security flaw
The massive title insurance company left millions of documents — with sensitive data including SSNs — available for unauthorized users to see
by Jim Dalrymple II May 26
Airbnb will hand over data on 17K listings to New York City officials
The data-sharing agreement, reached last week, is the latest development in a long-running conflict between Airbnb and New York City
by Jim Dalrymple II May 24
Felix Homes starts flat-fee service
The fee is for those who don't qualify for iBuyer program
5 quick Memorial Day marketing ideas for agents
Looking for a marketing plan to tie to the holiday weekend? It’s not too late! Here are a handful of things you can do in under 3 hours to promote your business
by Christy Murdock May 24
A home on waterfront property
D. Alexander marks one of the first publicized bids to 'institutionalize' yet another segment of the market
by Teke Wiggin May 24
The Real Word: Redfin and RE/MAX break up
Opinion
Plus, the best places to be an agent, and the tiny home that went viral and sold out
by Byron Lazine May 24
Traditional brokerage or tech company: How is Compass being valued?
Opinion
Having raised over $1.1B, Compass is unequivocally causing a revolution in the traditional real estate industry
by Mike DelPrete May 23
Eric Wu, Opendoor CEO and money
CNBC profile explored the personal experiences that led Eric Wu to found Opendoor, an iBuyer valued at $3.8B
by Teke Wiggin May 23
Arlington, VA
Six months after Amazon said it would build a major office in Arlington County, Virginia, home prices in the area have risen by $110K
by Jim Dalrymple II May 23
3 essential social media platforms for newbie agents
Opinion
Spread your bets by strategically using multiple social media channels to broaden your marketing reach
by Andrew Helling May 23
Realtor.com lays off Arizona sales team, consolidates in California
The layoffs are unrelated to realtor.com parent Move Inc.'s acquisition of lead generation firm Opcity, according to a source
by Jim Dalrymple II May 22
Company that eliminates security deposits 'locks' in new partner
LeaseLock replaces security deposits with monthly fees and believes its new insurance partnership shows that the industry is embracing its business model
by Jim Dalrymple II May 22
A man looking at samples of paint and flooring
HomeAdvisor provides access to a range of painting, landscaping and home repair professionals
Trulia founder Pete Flint's venture firm NFX raises $275M
The San Francisco-based venture company invests in startups focused on real estate and financial technology, gaming, computational biology and more
by Jim Dalrymple II May 21