The Inman Weekender: Zillow and Redfin strike a 4-city deal
Check out our 'Back to Basics' series and this week's top news
by Dani Vanderboegh 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
4 ways to make rejection a good thing
Hearing 'no' is part of the gig when you’re a real estate agent, but you don’t have to let it break you down. Repurpose it to drive you forward
by Christy Murdock 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
America's most expensive rental is available for $1.5M a month
908 Bel Air was built by celebrity plastic surgeon Raj Kanodia and is currently the priciest on the market for renters
Jenga tower blocks
Opinion
The company's stock has cratered by over 90% in the past 5 years, a victim of Wall Street responding to an industry in transformation
by Brad Inman May 23
Famous California 'Murder Mansion' hits the market for $3.5M
Currently owned by television legal analyst Lisa Bloom, the house, while stately, comes with a harrowing history
Want to rise above your competition? Try these 5 pro moves
Position yourself as the expert, sharpen your saw, participate, be a quality leader, and take time to rest
by Alissa Gardner 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
Redfin’s new agent-free service hits regulatory snag
Redfin Direct, the tech brokerage’s new service available in Boston, doesn’t provide buyers a required state form. But Redfin says it provides an even ‘more comprehensive’ one
by Andrea V. Brambila May 22
What is company culture? An indie broker-owner gives his 2 cents
Opinion
For me, culture is one of the most important parts of the brokerage conversation
by Troy Palmquist May 22
A man looking at samples of paint and flooring
HomeAdvisor provides access to a range of painting, landscaping and home repair professionals
Moving to a new market? Here's how to start on the right foot
Whether you're moving for a fresh start or moving out of necessity, it's possible to hit the ground running — as long as you have a plan
by Jackson Cooper May 22
Why don't we think about clients' specific needs?
Opinion
The real estate industry needs to change its mindset about its relationship with customers. It's all about service — not just closing the transaction
by Joseph Rand May 22