EVA can open orders, pull HOA docs and even use a company credit card
Victor Lund pitches a new framework for MLS submission and public listing display
While coverage is still limited, data partner HouseCanary says 3 MLSs are now providing listings
'We will see more of these smaller acquisitions for sure': Russ Cofano
'We all thought REMAX would be next — we just didn't think it would be Real'
Less than 4 months after 2 of the biggest companies in real estate announced a planned merger, the firms closed the $1.6B deal on Friday, raising questions about an industry race to M&A
In this week's Download: How will you shift your marketing if Google becomes the next dominant player in the online listings landscape?
Google is displaying real estate listings as search results in some markets — prompting questions about IDX violations and analyst speculation about risks to the portals
The proposal would have amended the Realtor Code of Ethics to expand what sources of revenue must be disclosed to clients. It passed one vote — but was rejected in a final round
Some industry watchers claim the portal is violating IDX licensing rules with the deal, while Zillow maintains it did its due diligence and is not handing over MLS data to OpenAI
Zillow has had a difficult month, with lawmakers and rivals filing lawsuits that could upend the portal's business. But experts say the pressure likely won't be the end of Zillow
In acquiring its rival, Compass would absorb a smattering of business models and a load of debt. But it might gain what its CEO has long sought, observers say: more sway over industry affairs
EXp founder Glenn Sanford took a swing at Compass 2 days after his company was mentioned in a Compass lawsuit against Zillow — a lawsuit focused on one of the industry's most divisive topics
Compression trumps competition as real estate industry heavyweights look for their perfect partners and set themselves up for strength and success in the years ahead
The deal is reportedly nearing the finish line, though the companies have not agreed on final terms