Agent safety startup Tether RE wins 2024 NAR Pitch Battle
Tether RE's platform includes 24-hour safety monitoring, client verification, SOS alerts, proximity safety times and fall and crash alerts. Agent social MLS app Tuesday won Crowd Favorite
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 30
First window-washing robot debuts in Manhattan, with more on the way
The Skyline Robotics robot will be tasked with maintaining the windows of a Durst Organization-owned 45-story Class A office tower on Sixth Avenue in New York City, it was announced this week
by Richelle Hammiel Aug 29
Where listings are bouncing back — and where they're not: Intel
Agents are having very different experiences in the Midwest compared to the coastal South. Intel breaks down 2 years of Realtor.com data to get to the bottom of this split market
by Daniel Houston Aug 26
Chicago's Dream Town automates buyer agency with CRM integration
As the industry grapples with best practices on how to deliver and execute new settlement-required buyer agency forms, one independent has already made it part of its in-house software
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 20
In historic first, Nykia Wright named first female CEO of NAR
Wright has served as NAR’s interim CEO since November after she replaced Bob Goldberg. She was instantly thrust into leading an organization in turmoil
by Taylor Anderson Aug 19
NAR settlement rules: Live updates as the real estate changes roll out
New rules stemming from the National Association of Realtors' landmark commission settlement went into effect Saturday. Inman is tracking the impacts of those rules in real time
NAR interim CEO: Settlement was ‘unequivocally’ the right move
In an interview with NextHome CEO James Dwiggins, NAR interim CEO Nykia Wright urged members to lean back into engaging the 1.5M-member trade organization
by Taylor Anderson Aug 15
On AI and real estate, ICLV panel said look to fashion
Artificial intelligence’s use in predicting consumer trends can be the impetus for remarkable change in how buyers start to find homes
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 30
Restb.ai: In most markets, floor plans reduce days on market
It appears all those terribly staged images of agents pointing at floor plans may finally have their place in a marketing arsenal
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 24
CoStar Group revenue rises in Q2 as Homes.com bookings hit $55M
CoStar Group's revenue grew 12% YOY to $678M, according to Q2 earnings Tuesday. Traffic for the Homes.com Network of sites increased 73% YOY to 148M monthly average unique visitors
by Marian McPherson Jul 23
Yvonne Mortimer rejoins Baird & Warner in broker development role
Yvonne Mortimer has rejoined Baird & Warner after a 2-year stretch at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, the company announced Wednesday
by Richelle Hammiel Jul 19
These 12 real estate startups will vie for $15K at NAR's 'Pitch Battle'
The contestants, several of which are powered by AI, offer 3D-printed homes, a tool to identify at-risk homes and mortgage loan readiness assistance, among other products
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 19
Austin Allison and Pacaso are coming for the masses
The Pacaso CEO peels back the curtain on his company’s evolution to a new chapter as it buys more houses in more markets at lower prices
by Taylor Anderson Jul 15