help sellers price homes
The right pricing strategy gets your seller client to the closing table faster and helps them achieve their real estate goals, Luke Babich writes
by Luke Babich Dec 8
Listing leverage: How to win the game of securing sellers
Agents who wait for listings to fall in their lap are going to starve, Verl Workman writes. Agents who execute? They’ll own their markets
by Verl Workman Dec 2
Zillow removes climate data
The portal announced last year that listings would begin showing climate data from First Street. Now, however, Zillow has pivoted so that, instead, listings feature a link to First Street's website
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 1
The most iconic house in Los Angeles is now for sale
The Stahl House is perched above the city in the Hollywood Hills, and it's one of California's most famous pieces of architecture. It can be yours — for a hefty sum
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 26
Zillow’s SkyTour uses complex 3D tech to simplify home search
Gaussian splatting is an obscure AI-based visual data capture technology introduced for commercial use in 2023. It's now behind Zillow's latest update to its Showcase Listing lineup
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 25
If price is king, why do we even market new listings?
If pricing is the engine for selling a listing, Josh Ries writes, marketing is the steering wheel. Together, they keep the deal moving forward
by Josh Ries Nov 25
delistings and discounts
Early fall numbers are in, reflecting a proliferation of stale listings, delistings and deep discounts to get sellers to the closing table
by Christy Murdock Nov 25
The right calendar is an easy button for your listing process
Stop scrambling to keep up with deadlines and transaction management. America Foy helps you create a calendar plan that keeps you on track with the help of ChatGPT
by America Foy Nov 24
private inventory
Opinion
In the current market, the way listings reach consumers matters more than ever, Amit Kulkarni writes. Buyers need greater visibility, but the industry is shifting toward less of it
by Amit Kulkarni Nov 21
3D home tours
The rooms that get the most attention online might surprise you, Troy Palmquist writes. Here’s what the data says about how we sell homes in 2025
by Troy Palmquist Nov 19
fall curb appeal tips
First impressions make all the difference when it's time to attract buyers. Darryl Davis shares strategies to make your listing pop this autumn
by Darryl Davis Nov 10
Realtor.com's FlyAround offers a bird's-eye view of the market
FlyAround is an update to Realtor.com listings, in partnership with TopHap and Google Maps, that provides low-altitude satellite views
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 30
Think your listing is haunted? There's a 'trick' for that
All types of paranormal spirits or energies can surface within a home, Shari DeBenedetti of 'Ghost Hunters' told Inman. But if agents encounter them while trying to sell a listing, there are solutions
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 29
Realtor.com parent goes after its own virtual tour target amid battle with CoStar
REA Group, owned by News Corp and a 20% stakeholder in Realtor.com, has acquired 3D tour technology company Planitar, echoing the 2024 sale of Matteport to Homes.com parent CoStar
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 28
Zillow-Matterport breakup
Troy Palmquist looks at Matterport alternatives and reassures agents that the loss of the floor plan platform on Zillow doesn’t have to upend their marketing plan
by Troy Palmquist Oct 27
A woman staring at a wall of cash with a downward arrow to symbolize recession tips for real estate agents.
Navigating a recession doesn't have to mean the end of your business. Darryl Davis offers tips to help you come out the other side stronger than ever
by Darryl Davis Oct 22