Residential proptech is back in focus — and AI is driving the reset
Fifth Wall's Brendan Wallace says proptech investment is targeting the inefficiencies that have long defined the residential transaction
by Nick Pipitone Feb 10
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Drew Thompson explains why the era of complex, expensive real estate tech is over — and how you can build exactly what you need, right now
by Drew Thompson Feb 9
RealScout scores a hat trick with massive AI-led update to platform
California proptech leader RealScout has released a trio of updates geared at helping agents optimize their MLS search and navigate client follow-ups with greater ease and precision
by Marian McPherson Feb 6
Judge denies Compass request to stop Zillow's listing policy
Compass filed suit last summer and asked the court to stop Zillow from enforcing its Listing Access Standards. In the ruling, the judge said Compass 'has not shown a likelihood of success'
by Taylor Anderson Feb 6
Inman Connect New York
From agentic AI to cybersecurity threats, Inman Connect New York revealed how artificial intelligence is reshaping real estate — and why agents must adapt now
by Nick Pipitone Feb 6
Redfin spices up Super Bowl Sunday with $1M home hunt
The Super Bowl LX-adjacent game will prompt Redfin app users with 6 clues starting around 8 p.m. ET on Sunday to locate and win a $1M home featured in a Rocket and Redfin commercial
James Harris at Inman Connect New York 2026
At Inman Connect New York, tech leaders and agents warn that agents must evolve with consumer behavior — or risk irrelevance
by Nick Pipitone Feb 5
CMOs advise: Don't let artificial intelligence 'replace' your voice
Industry Chief Marketing Officers David Marine, Wendy Forsythe and Sandra Howard share how to thoughtfully and authentically use technology
by Marian McPherson Feb 5
What is 'agentic' AI, and why does it matter for real estate?
Proptech innovators at Inman Connect New York said that a new, more proactive version of AI may come into its own — and spread throughout the real estate industry — in 2026
by Nick Pipitone Feb 4
AI, robots, real estate: A futurist’s take on what’s coming next
Is AI coming for your job? On this episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, AI futurist Steve Brown explains the 4 waves of AI to map out where we really are and explore what’s coming next
Zillow's Errol Samuelson at Inman Connect New York
Samuelson said Tuesday that Compass CEO Robert Reffkin was not 'truthful' and took issue with the way Compass has defined a polarizing Zillow listing rule
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 3
LPT Aperture Holdings acquires Humaniz and Reside
All companies involved in the deal will remain independent and retain current leadership. Humaniz and Reside will also continue to be available to teams at any brokerage in the industry
Brad Inman at Inman Connect New York 2026
The founder of Inman argued on stage Tuesday that artificial intelligence will have a massive effect on business — and that it'll reward 'accountability and responsibility'
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 3
AI chatbots are taking agents from newbie to pro in record time
Chatbots have collapsed the learning curve and reshaped how agents compete
by Nick Pipitone Jan 29
So pretty much everyone in real estate is using AI now
In a new survey, 97 percent of brokerage leaders said their agents are using AI. Real estate professionals use the tech to write listing descriptions, manage marketing campaigns and more
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 29
Howard Hanna CEO calls Zillow 'a bully,' says the portal will 'never influence me'
Ahead of Inman Connect New York, Hoby Hanna mused on the Compass-Anywhere merger, consolidation and why he's resolute in his fight against Clear Cooperation
by Marian McPherson Jan 29