Home leaseback startup EasyKnock raises $215M
The funds will be used to expand the company's team and launch MoveAbility, a new program that lets homeowners cash out of and rent back their house for 1.5 years while they search for a new one
by Marian McPherson May 9
Realogy CEO Ryan Schneider
Ryan Schneider is betting big that his company's best days are still to come
by Jim Dalrymple II May 8
Florida indie brokerage unveils agent tech platform, plans expansion
Mainframe Real Estate CEO Sean Frank says his Orlando-based brokerage's new Automated Back End (ABE) is nimbler than larger national competitors
by Jim Dalrymple II May 8
Redfin beats expectations with $110M revenue in Q1 2019 earnings
The tech-focused brokerage increased revenue by 38% but net losses nearly doubled year-over-year, as well
by Patrick Kearns May 8
Why eXp’s top tech exec joined flat-fee rival Redefy
Scott Petronis left eXp Realty after 2 years to join a Colorado-headquartered discount brokerage. He says if the industry doesn’t refocus on consumers, it’s in for a ‘rude awakening’
by Patrick Kearns May 8
eXp new co-presidents
Dave Conord will lead growth while Stacey Onnen will focus on brokerage operations
by Patrick Kearns May 8
smartphone network
ReferralExchange's annual survey showed that agents continued to get a significant amount of business from referrals, even as the market slowed down
by Jim Dalrymple II May 8
People on smartphones mobile phones
CallConnect is meant to protect agents from missing out on leads when they can't answer the phone
by Jim Dalrymple II May 8
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices teams up with Adwerx for online marketing
Tech firm will now generate digital ads targeting consumers who visit BHHS agent websites
by Jim Dalrymple II May 7
Purplebricks is leaving Australia. Is the US next?
The UK-based flat-fee brokerage announced it's reviewing its US business after shuttering operations in Australia
by Patrick Kearns May 7
Multigenerational households are on the rise, according to new data
The real estate and construction industry will increasingly have to grapple with an older population and consumers who want homes that can house extended families
by Jim Dalrymple II May 6
EXp Realty loses third top executive in 6 months
Scott Petronis has left eXp Realty, following in the footsteps of Vikki Bartholomae and Mary Frances Coleman
by Patrick Kearns May 6
New Yorkers are rushing to buy before July 1 'mansion tax' kicks in
The Big Apple's long-standing tax will soon become significantly more expensive for high-end properties
by Jim Dalrymple II May 3
RE/MAX tech stock
The Denver-headquartered franchisor plans to roll out the first parts of its new free software for agents this summer. But it's not ruling out a premium paid tier, someday
by Patrick Kearns May 3
The Inman Weekender: Is a deal worth going to prison?
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by Dani Vanderboegh May 3
Hollywood sign California
The California Department of Real Estate (CDRE) filed a complaint against the virtual brokerage documenting 72 state regulations violations
by Patrick Kearns May 3