Blame 'Ziltorfin': CoStar CEO says competitors souring industry rep
During his latest ICNY appearance, CoStar Group CEO Andy Florance chastised Zillow, Redfin and Realtor.com for prioritizing their bottom line to the detriment of buyers and listing agents
by Marian McPherson Jan 23
ICNY 2024: Live updates from Inman Connect New York
Inman Connect New York is underway this week in midtown Manhattan. We'll share the hot gossip from the floor. Check back early and often for news, views, announcements, schedules and more
by Inman Jan 23
Inman unveils new class of 2024 Power Players
With its new Power Players list, Inman recognizes 137 industry leaders for their power and influence as it kicks off a year of expanded awards
by Inman Jan 18
Broker Public Portal appoints former RE/MAX exec as CEO
Dan Troup will lead a company founded by brokerages and MLSs, which aims to build an alternative to big portals such as Zillow and Realtor.com
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 11
Artificial intelligence roused real estate amid a big year for proptech
Technology roared to life in 2023, sending a current of excitement across brokerages, MLSs and the vendors who serve both. But it was AI's rapid acceleration that drove the narrative this year
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 28
All the Inman Connect New York updates you need now
As we gear up to welcome 2024, Inman Connect New York offers the opportunity to gain new insights, build new connections and learn new skills so you can set a new vision
by Laura Monroe Dec 15
CoStar acquires popular UK real estate portal
The acquisition of OnTheMarket, a major portal in the UK, comes as CoStar continues to push further and further into the residential space
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 14
'Grow, grow, grow': Realtor.com's plan to come out swinging in 2024
Realtor.com is ramping up its competition with rival portals heading into the new year as it rolls out enhanced listing-focused products for agents, CMO Mickey Neuberger told Intel exclusively
by Daniel Houston Dec 13
Realtor.com chief: Buying without an agent was 'terrifying'
Damian Eales lauded the American system of having agents representing buyers and sellers, but said that change is likely coming thanks to lawsuits and the DOJ
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 2
Redfin CEO: With commissions in peril 'cooperation may crumble'
Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman said at Inman Connect on Wednesday that pressure from lawsuits and the Department of Justice may ultimately lead to 'a different world' than the one that exists today
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 1
Andy Florance: Zillow isn't ready for post-commission portal revolution
In the opening remarks of CoStar Group's Q3 earnings call Tuesday, CEO Andy Florance revealed to investment analysts the company's grand plan to make Homes.com the portal of the future
by Marian McPherson Oct 25
CoStar posts 50th-straight quarter of revenue growth in Q3 earnings
CoStar Group earned $625M in Q3, clinching its 50th consecutive quarter of revenue gains. The company also highlighted 1,290% annual growth in Homes.com traffic
by Marian McPherson Oct 24
Redfin-NAR, MLS-DOJ, CoStar-Homesnap: Inman's Top 5
With Inman Top 5, you'll find the most essential stories, chosen by our readers. Here are the most-read stores of Sept. 29 - Oct. 5, 2023
by Dani Vanderboegh Oct 6
Andy Florance: Bombshell lawsuits will upend Zillow's business model
CoStar CEO Andy Florance dished with Intel about the commission lawsuits, Zillow and NAR as Homes.com nabbed 100M unique visitors for the first time ever in September
CoStar's Homes.com beats Redfin, Realtor.com to become No. 2 portal
In a sign of the listing portal's growing influence, Homes.com hit more than 100M unique visitors in September, sparking a 1,290% annual increase in traffic. Now the portal is second only to Zillow