NextHome named No. 1 franchise in North America, KW nabs 2nd place
The company improved its standing from 2020 when it earned top franchise in the real estate category but just third franchise overall
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 12
The Real Word: What does Zillow's ShowingTime acquisition mean for agents?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Zillow’s acquisition of ShowingTime, Grant Cardone’s partnership with eXp Realty and how The Weeknd’s Super Bowl performance relates to real estate
by Byron Lazine Feb 12
Zillow looking forward to 'extending the reach' of ShowingTime: Barton
Zillow CEO Rich Barton said his company is trying to center transactions in its business model and that he wants to do to real estate what the iPhone did to phones and media
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 11
The war is on: CoStar speeds up its own scheduling tool to rival Zillow
A day after Zillow announced its acquisition of ShowingTime, Homesnap announced it was putting the 'pedal to the metal' on developing an alternative to the showing scheduling tool
by Patrick Kearns Feb 11
Knock expands to Colorado Springs and Tuscon, now in 17 cities
Now available in 17 markets across the country, Home Swap helps sellers sell before they buy and move without worrying about showings, vendors and other traditional hassles of having a home on the market.
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 11
Zillow share price soars past $200
The company saw its stock price climb more than $30, to $203 per share, in the morning trading hours Thursday
by Patrick Kearns Feb 11
LoanDepot readies downsized IPO
The company had planned to price its shares between $19 and $21 but settled on $14 per share when it released its offering details Thursday
by Patrick Kearns Feb 11
Zillow co-founder Spencer Rascoff launches second SPAC
Supernova Partners Acquisition Corp II will go public prior to any merger in a $370M public offering
by Patrick Kearns Feb 11
Realogy reorganizes lead gen efforts under new group
The company's relocation services, mortgage lending partnerships and loyalty programs across all brands will now be under the Realogy Leads Group
by Patrick Kearns Feb 11
Zillow is taking the Zestimate from ‘fantasy to reality’
Previously an automated valuation model, the Zestimate will be a 'live offer' in many markets in 2021. The company also revealed that it's finally making money on the homes it buys and sells through Zillow Offers
by Patrick Kearns Feb 10
Zillow to acquire ShowingTime for $500M
The company plans to continue to operate ShowingTime as an open platform for all real estate agents, not just those who partner with Zillow
by Patrick Kearns Feb 10
Zillow posts its most profitable quarter in company history
As Zillow's iBuyer profits clocked in at $27M in the fourth quarter, it's the Premier Agent business that sent Zillow to record-setting highs
by Patrick Kearns Feb 10
Investing platform PeerStreet launches new diversity program
The Evolving Neighborhood Uplift Fund is designed to provide funding for would-be entrepreneurs in traditionally underserved communities
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 10
New program aims to increase number of Black real estate agents
HomeLight and the National Association of Real Estate Brokers have partnered to launch a new initiative that will provide financial resources and a year of mentorship and training for aspiring Black agents
by Marian McPherson Feb 9
Real estate mogul Grant Cardone to team up with eXp Realty
Though it remains unclear what Cardone will be doing with eXp Realty, he did recently promise to add "nitro" to the brokerage's already successful strategy
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 8
Redfin to display buyer's agent commissions in 65 markets
Redfin's brokerage website and mobile application will soon display the amount of compensation being offered to buyers' agents on more than 700,000 listings
by Patrick Kearns Feb 8