4 terrible ways to get 'likes' on social media
Opinion
Sure, we all want our 'friends' (and their friends) to engage with us online both personally and professionally, but don't make these gross moves
by Jay Thompson May 8
Don't believe Keller Williams is a tech company? Think again
Opinion
The next round of platform wars will be won by the companies that nail the end-to-end consumer experience
by Bernice Ross May 8
Is Compass a tech company or a traditional brokerage?
Regardless of whether Compass is a tech company, it needs to be one — both to support its massive valuation of $4.4B and to be a lasting, sustainable business
by Mike DelPrete May 7
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices teams up with Adwerx for online marketing
Tech firm will now generate digital ads targeting consumers who visit BHHS agent websites
by Jim Dalrymple II May 7
Success stories from Startup Alley: BoxBrownie
This startup from down under went big at Inman Connect
by Inman May 7
Woman looking worried sad over laptop computer
Real estate and rental internet crimes affected 11,300 victims last year and cost $150M in losses, up nearly three-fold, according to a new FBI report. Agents, experts and victims share their stories
Smart home stock Nest thermostat
The latter's platform allows tenants to control smart appliances and will be integrated into the former's digital rental and utilities payment app
by Patrick Kearns May 7
Keller Williams agents get ready to pay it forward on RED Day
On second Thursday of May, Keller Williams agents take time off work to give back to local communities
A home inspector in a new property
The digital service organizes, manages and stores homeowners' house maintenance and upkeep records online. Its record-keeping system is often more detailed than paper-based records
by Lew Sichelman May 7
Zillow heads
Flex pricing will allow agents to pay only on leads they close in these markets beginning June 4
by Patrick Kearns May 6
A real estate developer invites a homeless couple to live in his $4M mansion. Neighbors aren't happy
Greg Dunston and Marie Mckinzie lived on Oakland streets for 10 years before Terrence McGrath offered to help
EXp Realty loses third top executive in 6 months
Scott Petronis has left eXp Realty, following in the footsteps of Vikki Bartholomae and Mary Frances Coleman
by Patrick Kearns May 6
A young woman in a cafe checking her home
Developed by career brokers, the app has grown steadily over the years by allowing agents and title companies to safely transfer earnest money, pay commissions, send rent and collect fees
by Craig C. Rowe May 3
RE/MAX tech stock
The Denver-headquartered franchisor plans to roll out the first parts of its new free software for agents this summer. But it's not ruling out a premium paid tier, someday
by Patrick Kearns May 3
Broker accused of bribery scheme involving sex worker
Winick Realty's Ross Burack is accused of promising to save a sex worker from eviction in exchange for favors
Real estate executive pleads guilty to home-flipping fraud, faces 200 years in prison
Daniel B. Vazquez Sr., 56, promised investors returns from real estate sales and then spent the money on himself