Redfin's iBuying program and ancillary services should continue to be important parts of the company's expansion. It'll also have to contend with flashy rivals and a fair housing lawsuit
Cities such as Sacramento, California, should do well next year due to affordability, strong job markets and proximity to bigger metros. New York City, on the other hand, may struggle
A new analysis by consumer analytics company ValueChampion found that the pandemic has actually helped Airbnb achieve greater dominance over the travel booking industry
Though still relatively rare today, some agents foresee a future in which buyers are more directly responsible for their agents' commissions. That could pose a challenge for buyers — though some agents have already figured out solutions
White described a robust market that has exceeded even his own expectations this year, and added that he believes homes will continue selling well in 2021
Mike Regan wants agents to get the same kind of prestige and respect as doctors and lawyers — and he's structured his brokerage to make that happen
People in 2020 are treating the ubiquitous real estate portal as part social network and part salve amid a global pandemic and geopolitical chaos. But don't expect a comments section
Among other things, the case could ultimately drive down commissions and weaken industry organizations, agents told Inman
Home Swap lets real estate consumers buy a new home without having to repair and list their existing residence
The new partnership should let agents using dotloop get their documents notarized with the click of a button
Notarize also revealed during a virtual conference Wednesday that it has seen significant growing interest in virtual transactions during the pandemic
The company handles repairs for homeowners, then takes payment for the work when the home later sells
Matt Roberts said that once lockdowns lifted, Americans flocked to short-term rentals, though their preferences are changing
The short-term rental platform lost nearly $1 billion during the first half of 2020. But a rebound in travel actually allowed it to turn a profit in the third quarter
M. Ryan Gorman said family moves are helping keep the housing market strong despite broader economic challenges during the coronavirus pandemic
Design Vault lets agents create marketing campaigns for print, the internet or social media platforms in minutes
Morgan Williams, general counsel for the National Fair Housing Alliance, one of the groups that filed the suit against Redfin, said companies will have to be extra cautious about discrimination as technology takes over more work in real estate.
San Francisco, Seattle and other big cities saw rents drop in October as people sought more space amid ongoing COVID-19 chaos
Los Angeles-based Corcoran Global Living broker Peter Lorimer argued Thursday that agents who use generic campaigns are signaling that they're generic professionals
EasyKnock CEO Jarred Kessler argued during Inman Connect Now Thursday that agents need to show that they're on the cutting edge
