Realtor.com CEO delivers full-throated speech in support of NAR
Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales took to the podium on Monday at the MLS Forum of the Realtors Legislative Meetings to refute rival CoStar's earlier claims about Homes.com's growing traffic
Video automation suite Roomvu lands at LeadingRE, Realty ONE
Roomvu provides ready-made topical content themes and short-form messaging tactics to help users integrate digestible, shareable video into more expansive marketing plans
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 18
Real estate the Australian way? It won't solve US commission woes
Don't buy into the commission rhetoric that says the U.S. should do things more like they do in Australia, Cara Ameer writes. Each country has its own dynamics, customs and economics
by Cara Ameer Mar 5
NAR REACH's new class of Down Under proptechs largest yet
Introduced in 2019, the Australia and New Zealand REACH program is Second Century Venture’s longest running international technology incubation and mentorship effort
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 12
Move Inc. sees 13% revenue decline as Realtor.com traffic improves
The Realtor.com parent company saw revenue decline 13% to $127M in the fiscal 2nd quarter. Mobile and website annual traffic growth remained flat, improving from Q1's 12% loss
by Marian McPherson Feb 12
You won't believe how different these foreign markets are
Canada has shorter mortgage terms, which are now forcing people to move. Meanwhile in Australia, most buyers don't even use agents
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 23
Japan's Sekisui House becomes 5th largest US builder on MDC deal
The $4.9B acquisition is expected to close in the first half of 2024, once it is approved by shareholders and regulators
by Ben Verde Jan 19
EXp Luxury celebrates its newest phase of international expansion
In addition to launching in Australia and New Zealand, the virtual brokerage also expanded its luxury program into South Africa and the United Kingdom
Realtor.com suffers double-digit drop in quarterly revenue, traffic
Realtor.com parent company Move Inc.'s revenue declined 16% to $142M in the fiscal first quarter. Despite the loss, CEO Robert Thomson remained bullish about the portal's long-term prospects
by Marian McPherson Nov 9
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
'Avocado toast' CEO apologizes for viral anti-worker comments
Millionaire Australian developer Tim Gurner deactivated his LinkedIn account after apologizing for a speech suggesting that higher unemployment would better keep workers 'in check'
by Ben Verde Sep 15
Despite Q2 decline, Realtor.com says it's ready to take on CoStar
Realtor.com parent company Move's quarter and yearly revenues have slipped, with the company bringing in $602M for the full year. But despite struggles, News Corp's CEO is confident in the brand
by Marian McPherson Aug 10
'Unlivable shack' that 'must be demolished' sells for $1.1M
The home has 3 bedrooms but isn't livable, because it has been left abandoned for some time and has become derelict and dangerous. It attracted 5 bidders after originally listing for AU$1.2M
by Ben Verde May 24
Realtor.com parent Move saw traffic and revenue fall in Q1
Between January and March, Realtor.com had an average of 72 million unique monthly users — down 24 percent compared to 1 year earlier, according to the company's Q1 earnings report
by Jim Dalrymple II May 11
1060 AI shifts to video content automation: Tech Review Update
Opinion
The Australian company's leadership found that most agents aren't comfortable in front of the camera, so it now uses still images to automate listing content creation
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 11