Redfin teams up with Thumbtack on home improvement offering
The partnership is meant to help homeowners find tradespeople who can do tasks such as painting, cleaning, HVAC maintenance and more, the companies announced Wednesday
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 18
Compass AI is poised to bring agents 'massive productivity gains'
With the update, real estate agents will now be able to speak prompts to Compass AI, freeing up time for other tasks, Rory Golod, president of growth and West regions at Compass, told Inman
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 17
Rechat beefs up leadership roster, debuts Agent Impersonation Mode
With revenue rising 100% since 2024, Rechat is launching a tool that enables teammates to act on behalf of agents, allowing them to create flyers, schedule open houses and social media and more
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 17
AI in real estate: The agent's guide to the ChatGPT revolution
Master the power and potential of artificial intelligence, and you'll position yourself for success in the years to come, trainer Terry LeClair writes
by Terry LeClair Jun 17
How to automate 60% of workflow without sacrificing service
AI will never replace the power of real connection, indie broker Amy Stockberger writes. But it can clear clutter, remove repetition and allow you to focus on what actually builds legacy
by Amy Stockberger Jun 12
Real estate AI firm Shilo raises $2.6M in seed round
Shilo makes a virtual assistant meant to boost real estate agents' productivity. The cash infusion comes as interest in artificial intelligence soars
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 12
Most likely to succeed (or disrupt): Class photos from Real Estate High
Opinion
Compliance expert Summer Goralik shares a fictional yearbook of 'Real Estate High,' because sometimes the best way to understand the industry is to take it back to homeroom
by Summer Goralik Jun 11
Zillow Rentals launches artificial intelligence-fueled chatbot EliseAI
Zillow Rentals has partnered with third-party artificial intelligence company EliseAI to power its chatbot for renters and property owners. EliseAI will answer questions, schedule tours and more
by Marian McPherson Jun 10
Real estate AI increasingly blurs the lines between humans and tech
Real estate companies are rolling out AI assistants with human names and attributes. The tools are increasingly blurring the lines between what tech can do — and what it is
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 10
Covius inks agreement to acquire Blend's Title365 business
Colorado-based Covius will continue to provide integrated title and closing services to Blend's customers, and Title365 President Kirby Hulbert will join Covius' settlement services team
by Matt Carter Jun 9
Trending: Lessons in Pride and building brand equity that lasts
Real estate pros can build trust — and a lasting brand — by leading with values, not just visuals
by Jessi Healey Jun 8
Opendoor CEO resigns
Shares in the iBuyer have traded for as little as $0.58 on the Nasdaq in recent days — well below the $1 threshold companies must meet to avoid delisting
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 6
Reffkin rails against 'organized real estate' at annual Compass retreat
The CEO rallied the firm's agents and staff against Compass naysayers, discussed short-term goals of seller choice and agent listing attribution, and unveiled the latest rendition of Compass AI
Closing consistency drives launch of Goby Homes
Augmenting the company’s announcement is the National Association of Realtors naming founder Terrence Nickelson as recipient of its iOi Innovator of the Year Award
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 3
Solid Earth lands on BeachesMLS partnership
Solid Earth’s software rests on top of the BeachesMLS solution to serve as a rapid conduit to content, logins, data tools, documents and even personalized member financial reports
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 2
Historic $240B blockchain deed project launches in New Jersey
Bergen County has signed a 5-year partnership with real estate infrastructure firm Balcony to digitize and tokenize its entire real estate deed system on the Avalanche blockchain
by Richelle Hammiel May 30