Realtor.com pilots agent profiles with MLS-sourced transaction data, ratings and reviews
Portal expects to roll out new profiles nationwide later this year
by Paul Hagey Sep 30
NAR has an opportunity to create the primary, trusted source of Realtor research
Quelling the angry mob part deux: NAR New Orleans edition
by Sam DeBord Nov 6
Surprise: There's serious support for agent matching services
Most Inman News readers give thumbs up to data-driven approach
by Inman Aug 28
Trulia ups the stakes on agent profiles
Instead of just recommendations, consumers can now post ratings and reviews
by Paul Hagey Jul 31
Pennsylvania Realtors issue 'report card' on agent rating sites
Zillow, RealSatisfied and RatedAgent.com get top marks
Realtor.com to beef up agent search, will revamp profile pages first
Lessons learned from AgentMatch being incorporated into new tools
by Paul Hagey May 19
No one can disrupt our industry without our permission
Smart brokers will adapt to challenges posed by Zillow, Trulia, realtor.com
by Joseph Rand Apr 24
Realtor.com developing successor to AgentMatch search tool
Consumers may see agent transaction history data, but not list-price-to-sale-price ratio or days on market
by Paul Hagey Apr 16
It will always be possible to choose the wrong real estate agent
Consensus builds that the time has come to surface agent performance data, but how?
Some say a trusted entity is needed to put statistics in context for consumers
by Paul Hagey Jan 17
Re/Max, Realogy execs voice support for consumer access to accurate agent performance data
Keeping consumers in the dark would only harm industry
by Paul Hagey Jan 16
Startup ReelAgent launches video-based agent referral network
Agents link profiles to ZIP codes and develop referral agreements within the platform
by Paul Hagey Dec 19
Realtor.com concludes AgentMatch testing, says 'larger project remains'
Backlash from agents has contributed to the demise of similar attempts to surface agent performance data
by Paul Hagey Dec 12
Should real estate agent performance data be public? Join the debate
All are invited to 'Let it Rip' forum at Real Estate Connect NYC
by Inman Dec 10
Keller Williams Realty President Mary Tennant clarifies franchisor's position on realtor.com's AgentMatch
Opinion
Company is 'staunchly in favor of transparency and reviews'
by Mary Tennant Dec 10