Zillow cares more about consumers than Realtors do
Opinion
While we’ve been distracted by policy fights, lawsuits and finger-pointing, Zillow has executed a master plan to become the dominant force for real estate needs, coach Darryl Davis writes
by Darryl Davis May 1
Houston's 'Darth Vader House' sold for $3.4M, is set to be rebranded
Houston's 'Darth Vader House' has a new owner and a new identity in the works. Mexican sculptor Enrique Cabrera bought it for $3.4M and plans to transform it into an artistic landmark
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 29
Naples estate shatters Florida home sale record with $225M sale
The waterfront estate has become the most expensive residential transaction in state history and the 2nd-priciest in the country
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 28
Oren Alexander renting out Miami Beach home at $55K per month
The waterfront home on one of the Sunset Islands was listed for rent last week by Corcoran's Isaac Lustgarten, who previously worked with the Alexanders at Official. The home spans 4,267 SF
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 25
Helping clients navigate the battleground of divorce listings
For divorcing couples trying to sell their home, certified Divorce Real Estate Expert Lindsey Harn writes, the right agent can make all the difference between chaos and clarity, conflict and closure
by Lindsey Harn Apr 25
Zillow's 'new standards' reveal a big problem. Take back our industry
Opinion
The longer real estate professionals let Zillow define the rules, the harder it becomes to take our industry back, coach Darryl Davis writes
by Darryl Davis Apr 24
Buyers less into fixer-uppers, more interested in done-for-you updates
Smart home improvements make all the difference between a listing that slowly sells and one that truly stands out in the market, team leader Carl Medford writes
by Carl Medford Apr 24
Private listings negatively impact both buyers and sellers: Watchdog
Opinion
Stephen Brobeck, senior fellow at the Consumer Policy Center, examines competing interests and competing policies to determine which will benefit consumers
by Stephen Brobeck Apr 21
Rounding up the latest on private listings, portal bans: The Download
There was no shortage of opinions following Zillow's (and later, Redfin's) ban on private listings marketed publicly
by Christy Murdock Apr 18
Zillow Showcase listings get marketing bump with analytics
The insights dashboard is designed with transparency in mind, allowing agents to unravel which home features may be leading to more online attention
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 17
5 tips for stepping up as a listing agent on your real estate team
The difference between those who struggle and those who thrive as a listing agent, coach Verl Workman writes, is the willingness to learn, adapt and take action
by Verl Workman Apr 17
Why staging your listing matters more than you think
Broker Nick Schlekeway offers a staging prescription for marketing your next listing, engaging the perfect buyer and selling for more
by Nick Schlekeway Apr 16
Here are your hot takes on the new Zillow, Redfin listing rules: Pulse
You weighed in with insights, questions and frustrations as we navigate the whirlwind of opinions around seller choice, private listings and portal response
by Inman Apr 16
CoStar's Florance: New Zillow rule 'hijacks your leads for profit'
Opinion
CoStar founder and CEO Andy Florance takes Zillow to task for its new listings policy, calling it anti-consumer and anti-agent
by Andy Florance Apr 14
Zillow pushes back against private listings: The Download
Zillow's answer to the rising tide of private listing networks has been met with both praise and pushback from industry leaders
by Christy Murdock Apr 12
The AI shortcut: 9 ways ChatGPT can simplify your listing process
Real's Drew Thompson offers tips that save you time and money when you put the power and potential of artificial intelligence to work for your listings
by Drew Thompson Apr 12