Portuguese real estate agent inks $100M in sales. The twist? It's a bot
A Christie's International Real Estate franchise in Portugal, Porta da Frente Christie's, has built an AI-fueled bot it's billing as the world's first AI real estate agent. What could possibly go wrong?
by Richelle Hammiel Mar 13
Inside Real Estate acquires AI marketing startup ListAssist
The deal, which comes on the heels of its purchase of Folio parent company Amitree in 2024, aims to build on Inside Real Estate's consumer search, executives told Inman exclusively on Thursday
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 13
RealScout launches exclusive listing platform for brokerages
RealScout's new solution allows brokerages to create a branded exclusive listing search platform. Homebuyers will get data-backed recommendations and email alerts on new listings
by Marian McPherson Mar 13
Your phone knows you better than your bestie (and it's selling you out)
Mobile phones carry privacy and security risks due to their constant connectivity and vast amount of personal data. Safety expert Robert Siciliano shares strategies to protect yourself
by Robert Siciliano Mar 13
Deeper than ChatGPT: How agents can leverage AI better in 2025
Tech experts and brokerage leaders explain how agents can expand their use of artificial intelligence tools and take a more thoughtful approach to the problems they want to solve with AI
by Marian McPherson Mar 12
EXp taps Movoto for enterprise agent solution
The deal will give teams and agents under the remote brokerage brand access to Lever by Movoto, a solution the described as a 'we do it all for you' product
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 11
6 named to NAR REACH Australia's latest class
REACH now has 285 companies in its ecosystem across its US residential and commercial programs, Israel, Canada, Latin America, the United Kingdom and Australia and New Zealand
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 11
Krishna, Kelman dish on the future of 'the Rocket-Redfin experience’
Rocket CEO Varun Krishna and Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman share why they've agreed to merge as part of a $1.75B acquisition. AI, data and a complete consumer experience were at the center
by Taylor Anderson Mar 11
How this Las Vegas Realtor made social media a lead-gen machine
Rick Guerrero talks with Rich Pobre to find out how he is bringing in new clients and building his sphere of influence with social media marketing
by Rick Guerrero Mar 11
Meet Zillow's dynamic duo helping consumers 'get home'
Senior vice presidents Cynthia Taylor and Michael Sherman are helping guide Zillow's agent software and rentals segments to the next level as the company pushes forward on its Super App
by Marian McPherson Mar 10
Foyer is a better way to FHSA: Tech Review
The company built its features around and offers First Time Homebuyer Savings Accounts. The interest-bearing account type is designed to put new buyers in homes
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 7
Trending: Instagram’s guide, Meta’s AI and TikTok’s next move
Instagram shares its growth strategy, Meta pushes AI-driven engagement, and TikTok restructures its creator tools. Marketing expert Jessi Healey shares what it all means for agents
by Jessi Healey Mar 7
Zillow CFO shares $5B revenue goal at Morgan Stanley conference
The portal is on track to reach co-founder Rich Barton's $5B revenue goal, Zillow CFO Jeremy Hofmann said Wednesday at Morgan Stanley's Technology, Media & Telecom Conference
by Marian McPherson Mar 6
LA-based Distinct Concierge launches AI-fueled app for A-listers
Operating in Beverly Hills' vaunted 90210 ZIP code, Distinct Concierge serves professional athletes and entertainers, an exclusive subset of the market that requires unique touchpoints
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 6
Hive MLS completes $500K data partnership with SourceRE
Formerly known as the North Carolina Regional Multiple Listing Service, the company described the partnership as a 'data exchange' that would flatten the gap between data provider and user
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 5
News Corp CEO unfazed by CoStar's bid to buy REA competitor
CEO Robert Thomson said he's unbothered by CoStar's push to enter Australia, touting his company's media portfolio as a major advantage in pushing traffic to portals
by Marian McPherson Mar 4