What is an 'Amazon room,' and why do luxury buyers want one?
With online orders increasing, many buildings are looking for ways to get more space for residents' packages
'Alexa, show me the unit': Amazon debuts voice assistant for property managers
The new product allows property managers to offer built-in, voice-assisted smart technology to their tenants
Is it time to liberate real estate?
Opinion
As the pandemic has made clear, companies who tailor toward the consumer succeed in both good and bad economic times. But buying and selling homes isn’t like other online shopping experiences. Why?
by Kris Lindahl Sep 3
Is Zillow the next Amazon?
As the real estate technology company's market cap approaches $18B, analysts ponder what role Zillow will play in the world of technology giants
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 11
A $100M condo? In Los Angeles? Amid a pandemic?
If sold, the 20,000-square-foot penthouse atop The Residences Tower in West Hollywood would nearly triple the largest condo deal ever transacted in Los Angeles County
Opendoor CEO: Despite COVID-19, iBuyers are 'full steam ahead'
'When consumers demand experiences, that’s when innovation happens,' Opendoor CEO Eric Wu said Tuesday during Inman Connect Now
by Patrick Kearns Aug 4
Remote notarizations surge during pandemic
A survey of more than 350 real estate professionals indicates that remote online notarization has increased nearly 40% in recent months
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 23
Behold! 20 of the biggest residential real estate sales of 2020 (so far)
Midway through the year, Inman breaks down some of the most expensive transactions of 2020 and finds that the pace of high-dollar deals hasn't been hampered by the pandemic
Voiceter Pro to permanently shut down due to coronavirus
The company was founded nearly 4 years ago and struck up partnerships with numerous real estate organizations. But it couldn't weather the economic turmoil of the pandemic
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 1
Stop, take a breath, and keep fear of change at bay
Opinion
When it comes to industry shifts, announcements and nonpandemic headlines, don't overreact and jump to conclusions. Instead, focus on understanding what today’s and tomorrow’s consumers demand
by Jay Thompson May 13
Realogy, Amazon pause partnership
The company has taken proactive steps to cut costs by up to $100M for every quarter that COVID-19 is impacting the market, Realogy CEO Ryan Schneider said Thursday
by Patrick Kearns May 7
19 real estate movies, shows and podcasts for your coronavirus self-quarantine
We've got your real estate entertainment covered during social distancing
The best real estate TV episodes to watch while you're social distancing
If you're waiting out the virus, it may as well be with 'House Hunters,' 'Fixer Upper' and 'Million Dollar Listing'
Compass hires long-time Amazon exec as new chief product officer
Before joining Compass, Greg Hart spent more than 2 decades overseeing an array of products at Amazon
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 12
Amidst coronavirus worries, Washington real estate carries on
Although Washington real estate agents have noticed palpable differences in day-to-day life, their businesses continue to stay strong despite coronavirus anxiety
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 10