Gary Keller reportedly explored buying eXp’s virtual world vendor
Keller Williams allegedly inquired about acquisition before rival eXp closed deal for the virtual platform in November
by Patrick Kearns Dec 17
Gone without a trace: New owners strip all signs of Harvey Weinstein from NYC townhouse
The disgraced former movie mogul sold the townhouse for $25.6M following sexual assault allegations
The 17 markets with the most mega sales in the world
New York City, Los Angeles, Aspen and Malibu are among US cities to make rankings released by Knight Frank
by Teke Wiggin Dec 14
A blue whale
A member of a prominent VC firm Andreessen Horowitz believes that big data, big money and changing consumer preferences will remake the industry
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 14
Can smart home devices help sell a home? Part 1: Setup
Inman puts this question to the test in a 3-part technology series. Let's start with installation
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 14
renovation
The startup launched by former Casper mattress and HuffPo execs offers transparent options with materials included and for discounted prices
by Gabriela Barkho Dec 13
BHHS Fox & Roach launches new agent tech platform
The platform integrates multiple third-party tools into one centralized location for agents
by Patrick Kearns Dec 13
NoiseAware keeps tabs on noisy short-term renters
As more cities crack down on short-term rentals, agents and owners are becoming subject to fines and restriction for rental violations, but technology can help
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 13
Seattle skyline from Kerry Park
The company is looking to nearly double its total tech staff in a downtown co-working space
by Patrick Kearns Dec 13
Los Angeles is cracking down on Airbnb
The second largest city in the U.S. will limit how long hosts can list properties on home-sharing sites, as well as which properties can be rented out
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 13
Agent gets 7 years in prison for stealing $22M from clients
Emily Moerdermo Fu has been sentenced to 7 years in prison for mail fraud
road street winding
'This was almost stillborn from the earliest stages,' one MLS president told Inman of the failed partnership between the data management firm and the trade organization
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 12
Realtor.com update lets consumers text agents
The listing portal now allows consumers to text questions and get an immediate connection
by Patrick Kearns Dec 12
Why real estate agents turn to plastic surgery
"No one wants to be asked, 'When are you going to retire?'" plastic surgeon Melissa Doft told Inman
Do 3D home tours matter?
3D walkthroughs from the likes of Matterport and GeoCV offer eye-popping visuals, but years after their introduction, they're still far from mainstream
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 12
StreetEasy raises rental fee for better listing integrity
Since introducing the fee, StreetEasy says it has seen a 60% drop in complaints related to stale or fraudulent listings
by Patrick Kearns Dec 11