Too much too soon? AI is now 'nearly ubiquitous' in real estate
As many as 80% of agents are using AI to do things like write listing descriptions, but real estate leaders also have concerns about 'guardrails' for the tech
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 18
Zillow launches new reporting feature to help renters build credit
The new feature will allow renters who pay their rent through Zillow to have their on-time payments reported to a major credit bureau
by Ben Verde Jan 18
Woman-led brokerage LUX Denver moves to ERA Real Estate
Boutique firm LUX Denver is now affiliated with ERA Real Estate. Broker-owner Emily Duke co-founded the company in 2014, which has a lifetime sales volume of more than $200M
by Marian McPherson Jan 17
Why 94% of agents rode out 2023 with the same brokerage: Triple-I
Agents weathered the storm last year by mostly staying put. In response to the latest Inman Intel Index, agents and brokerage leaders revealed the factors that might lead to a job change in 2024
by Daniel Houston Jan 17
NFX leads $80M round for Overmoon's vacation home fintech
Those wanting to sell a home to Overmoon can choose to do a 721 Exchange, allowing a property owner to conduct a tax-deferred exchange for shares in a REIT, or real estate investment trust
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 16
Why NAR may be primed for record membership fall in 2024: Triple-I
The National Association of Realtors may be on the verge of a bigger membership decline than it's ever seen before — including during the 2008 housing crisis. Intel explores why that is
by Chris LeBarton Jan 15
New Jersey's TheONE94Group joins Coldwell Banker Realty
TheONE94Group has joined Coldwell Banker Realty's Ridgewood, New Jersey, office. The 20-person team has a lifetime sales volume of more than $80M
by Marian McPherson Jan 12
CoreLogic fights MLS cyberthreats with Clareity Assure
Adaptive authentication is at the heart of the system, which applies at random one of many factors to verify the request for access, such as location, device status and recent online behavior
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 10
Zillow reappoints venture capitalist Bill Gurley to board
Gurley joins Zillow at a time when the portal giant is under pressure to evolve and deliver on its promise to create a housing super app
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 10
Real estate's AI boom is behind the curve on lead generation: Triple-I
More than 30 proptech leaders who responded to the Inman Intel Index monthly sentiment survey signaled the areas where they believe artificial intelligence will most change real estate in 2024
by Daniel Houston Jan 10
RE/MAX CEO examines alternative paths to homeownership
RE/MAX CEO Nick Bailey says it's time to change the narrative on homeownership through education and solutions-oriented service
by Nick Bailey Jan 10
AirDNA acquires vacation property management software Uplisting
AirDNA functions as a data provider for Airbnb and VRBO. This acquisition represents AirDNA's first foray into the day-to-day operations of short-term rental properties
by Ben Verde Jan 9
Referral management and monitoring spurs launch of Realay
The company states that its system does not charge real estate agents a percentage for each referral, replacing it with a one-time fee of $89 for joining
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 9
Clever acquires renter assistance, rewards app Gravy
Gravy’s core competency is in financial literacy and resources for renters, anchored by a loyalty program that sets aside a percentage of users' monthly rent payment for future homeownership
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 8
As recruiting wars heat up, Coldwell Banker nabs Texas indie
The Tate Property Group joins Coldwell Banker as the recruiting of rockstar agents and teams remains one of the low-key most important trends in real estate
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 5
It’s past time for proptechs to shift focus from agents to the consumer
Opinion
In the wake of potentially massive lawsuits and a maelstrom of mismanagement at the top of NAR, real estate's tech innovators have an opportunity to win back consumers on behalf of agents
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 3