The 4 bull's-eyes in real estate for venture capitalists
IBuyers, new financing options, tech-forward brokerages and transaction automation have captured the imaginations of investors
by Teke Wiggin Jul 26
Consumers demand convenience and transparency in closings
Everyone involved in a real estate transaction is on the hook to create a better, more convenient closing process, one industry leader argued Friday during an ICLV panel
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 26
WATCH: Zillow's Rich Barton talks to Brad Inman at ICLV
In a wide-ranging interview Barton discusses the company’s latest adjustments to its Zestimate tool, Zillow Offers, and why he believes agents will never be cut out
by Inman Jul 26
WATCH: Redfin's Glenn Kelman on Zillow, iBuyers and more
At Inman Connect Las Vegas, Kelman discussed Redfin’s products and future and why he's excited about Redfin Now, the company’s iBuying service
by Inman Jul 26
More venture capitalists are coming for real estate
Investors are coming around to real estate startups and companies that focus on property-oriented technology
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 26
Next recession will come in 2020 — but it won't be due to housing
Half of the experts surveyed by Zillow believe a recession is coming. But only 12% believe it will be due to housing
by Patrick Kearns Jul 26
'9 is the ideal number of hashtags’ and 7 other tips for growing your audience online
Agents who want to take social media seriously should remember they only have a split second to engage
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 26
Keller Williams and Compass leaders spar (politely) over tech
'Our billion is going into technology; we’re not buying marketshare': Keller Williams President
by Teke Wiggin Jul 25
EXp CEO on how his company's profit share differs from KW
Glenn Sanford said that in 2006, he brought 184 people into his profit-sharing group at Keller Williams. The next year, he received a check for only $6,000
by Patrick Kearns Jul 25
Announcing the 2019 Inman Innovator Award winners
Redfin Direct, Homeward and Brix Real Estate are among those honored at Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 25
Two roads merging into one
Back At You Media and Realistiq combine to offer automated social media and digital marketing with back-office oversight under the banner Back At You
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 25
Opendoor and Zillow now use agents in similar ways
The business models of the two iBuyers have more in common than one might think, an interview at Inman Connect Las Vegas revealed
by Teke Wiggin Jul 24
Chime rings in Connect with announcement of new chatbot
The company is known for its rapid rollout of new features. After recently launching in-app Facebook campaigns, it has announced a lead-engaging chatbot will be available in fall
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 24
Texas mega MLS provides full Remine toolset to 38,000 agents
Dallas-based multiple listing service North Texas Real Estate Information Systems is upgrading to Remine Pro
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 24
Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman on Zillow, iBuyers and more
Describing Zillow as 'Godzilla,' Kelman also said Redfin's iBuying program will never grow to 50% of the market
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 24
Zillow CEO Rich Barton: Real estate agents are not going away
Barton opened up about Zillow's 'expansion' into Zillow Homes, his goal for the Zestimate and why he wants his company to be a home marketplace
by Patrick Kearns Jul 24