HomeLight launched an AI escrow agent to automate dozens of tasks
EVA can open orders, pull HOA docs and even use a company credit card
by Nick Pipitone Jun 4
Could the ‘Listing IPO’ model redefine the role of MLSs?
Victor Lund pitches a new framework for MLS submission and public listing display
by AJ LaTrace Jun 1
Google home search is back (and bigger) with MLS data, eXp listings
While coverage is still limited, data partner HouseCanary says 3 MLSs are now providing listings
by AJ LaTrace May 18
Needle-mover or not? Industry insiders react to eXp's acquisition of NextHome
'We will see more of these smaller acquisitions for sure': Russ Cofano
by Nick Pipitone May 8
'A bold move': Industry veterans react to Real's REMAX deal
'We all thought REMAX would be next — we just didn't think it would be Real'
by Nick Pipitone Apr 28
The deal is done: Compass and Anywhere have officially merged
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
Google for real estate
In this week's Download: How will you shift your marketing if Google becomes the next dominant player in the online listings landscape?
by Christy Murdock Dec 22
Analyst: Portals like Zillow face 'long-term risk' from Google real estate experiment
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
by Marian McPherson Dec 15
Realtors reject proposal to require disclosure of more referral fees
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
by Taylor Anderson Nov 17
AI expert: Agents must harness AI or be replaced by those who do
Use existing artificial intelligence to your advantage, Kevin Hawkins writes in his new book. ‘You don't have to worry about AI replacing you. You have to worry about agents using AI replacing you’
by Taylor Anderson Oct 30
Zillow may be surrounded, but it's not checkmate just yet
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
by Marian McPherson Oct 13
Experts see Anywhere acquisition as bid to remake real estate in Compass' image
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
by Daniel Houston Sep 23
Colorado MLS begins offering complimentary Rayse access
The Rayse platform launched last fall as a way to provide buyers and sellers with more transparency about the time and work agents put into transactions
by Taylor Anderson Aug 11
Sanford fires back at Compass, argues against 'walled gardens'
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
by Taylor Anderson Jun 26
Compass negotiating to buy Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
The deal is reportedly nearing the finish line, though the companies have not agreed on final terms