Real Estate Industry Overview & Trends
In a memo obtained by Inman, Compass Chief Executive Robert Reffkin tells agents that an initial public offering will allow the company to invest in more tools and support
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
The 200-page report covers everything from NAR's pocket listing policy to how COVID-19 impacted the industry
In another deep technical integration among big-name industry players, users of performance coaching software Sisu can link BoomTown communications to their goals and dashboards
The $20 million equity investment deal will enable Real to improve its mobile app and expand its footprint to 50 states and several international markets
Volunteering and charitable donations among members of the National Association of Realtors were up from 2018, the last time the trade organization's CARE survey was taken
The service that helps sellers move before they sell is now active and certifying agents in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach
The deal with New Home Star is a first for Offerpad, whose Homebuilder Alliance program counts more than a dozen direct builder partnerships but, until now, no sales firms
Slack is Salesforce's largest acquisition. Real estate agents should expect to see pitches on how to integrate the communication software
The acquisition of Meadows Group Inc., Realtors will add nearly 100 agents and brokers to the brokerage's ranks in Portland
The short-term rental company is aiming to price at $44 to $50 per share, according to an updated S-1 filing it submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday
A web app for helping homeowners predict and understand energy usage raises more money as climate change's role in real estate continues to grow
Total iBuyer purchases plummeted 82% year over year in Q3, according to the report
The regulatory agency argued in a complaint that the move increases concentration in the rental listing space, eliminating the competition that drives advertising prices down
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
Brad Inman sat down with Florance to talk about CoStar's business model, plans for Homesnap and a possible CoreLogic deal. By popular demand, we've transcribed the interview
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