Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son
The company also reported it lost $4.6B in its WeWork stock value after WeWork's failed initial public offering
by Patrick Kearns Nov 6
Zillow: Our iBuyer offers are nearly the same as traditional offers
The online real estate giant revealed Tuesday that homeowners only get on average 0.22 percent more selling on the open market than they do through Zillow Offers
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 5
Compass makes major changes to its stock option program
The company is shifting from offering equity stock options to restricted stock units that would vest in the event of an IPO
by Patrick Kearns Nov 5
https://www.inman.com/2017/12/26/housing-shortage-softening-buyer-demand-in-major-us-metros/
The company added 2 new partners this week for a program that allows homeowners selling to Opendoor to more easily buy and move into a newly built home
by Patrick Kearns Nov 5
Compass goes global with India tech hub, adds Amazon veteran
The brokerage is opening a tech hub in Hyderbad’s HITEC City and plans to add 200 jobs in product and engineering
by Patrick Kearns Nov 5
Agentology rebrands as 'Verse,' branches out beyond real estate
Verse will now field and vet leads for companies in sectors such as education and insurance as well as real estate
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 5
Discounter Assist-2-Sell joins Compass in opposing Bright MLS pocket listing ban
The discount brokerage argued in a letter that Bright MLS's new policy banning pocket listings will 'act as a restraint of trade'
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 4
RE/MAX hints acquisitions could fuel premium tech add-ons
In the company's Q3 earnings call, executives revealed that bolt-on acquisitions could add paid services to its platform
by Patrick Kearns Nov 1
The Real Word: Is Zillow becoming a transaction platform?
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All signs point to yes. Here are the top takeaways from Zillow Unlock
by Byron Lazine Nov 1
Bright MLS defends pocket listing ban in face of Compass threat
The Mid-Atlantic multiple listing service invited Compass to come discuss a policy that bans off-market listings but said it is not afraid of a lawsuit and won't back down
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 31
RE/MAX beats estimates with $71.5M in revenue in Q3 2019
The large franchisor also said Thursday it saw a 3.5% increase in its total agent count
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 31
What real estate executives think of NAR's pocket listing policy
One CEO said NAR's policy 'levels the playing field,' but others expressed skepticism at a one-size-fits-all solution
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 31
United Real Estate merges with Charles Rutenberg Realty
The Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based CRR will continue to operate with its 100% commission model
Actor Matthew Modine hit with lawsuit over planned construction
The 'Full Metal Jacket' actor and his wife are planning to get rid of an emergency exit at their NYC property
Compass sends 'pre-litigation letter' to Bright MLS over pocket listing policy
Compass says in the letter that Bright MLS's new ban on pocket and off-market listings is anti-competitive and may lead to legal action
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 31
Feds tweak regulations to lure banks back to FHA loans
The new regulatory approach is meant to reduce the chance that banks will have to pay huge settlements for mishandling FHA loans
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 30