'It's like buying a first-class ticket': Opendoor's acquisition of Open Listings met with mixed reaction
Four real estate pros weigh in on the deal and how it could be a game-changer for traditional brokers and iBuyers alike
by Marian McPherson Sep 13
Redfin 1% listing fee working better than buyer rebates
Company now offering reduced selling fee in San Diego after seeing success in other markets
by Teke Wiggin May 12
Redfin
Redfin will keep vast majority of 30% referral fee for itself, rather than require half to be rebated
by Teke Wiggin Jan 5
1 billion Uber rides -- who will be the first real estate disrupter to close 100,000 home sales?
Opinion
As the analog generation dies off, the DIY digital tribe will turn to the newest fee for service options
by Brad Inman Jan 4
How to build street cred by making agents the shot callers
Agents want more than an office, preset branding and forced associations
by Jeff Bergstrom Sep 17
Discount brokerage tries to crack New York City real estate market
RealDirect closes 100 transactions in 2014
by Teke Wiggin Sep 1
Bias against alternative brokerages persists, reasons vary
Discrimination can be 'covert' and occurs due to a variety of reasons, according to Inman survey
by Teke Wiggin Aug 19
The hybrid brokerage dilemma: Why better tech shouldn't necessarily yield a consumer discount
Is lowering the cost really all that technology can do in real estate?
by Morgan Brown Jul 21
San Diego discount broker iPayOne lived large and then sputtered
Firm promised to trim agent commissions to 1 percent
by Paul Hagey Jul 16
AgentPair, LessThan6Percent and UpNest look to bring auction-style lead generation into the mainstream
Startup allows agents to compete for clients based on commission rebates
by Paul Hagey Jul 2
Michigan's biggest MLS agrees to pay $3.25M to settle allegations it restrained competition
Realcomp had previously lost costly 5-year legal battle with federal antitrust regulators
Technology could breathe new life into fee-for-service business model
'Helpouts by Google' has intriguing possibilities for real estate
by Paul Hagey Sep 16
Imprev survey sheds light on how agents decide where to hang their license
by Inman Sep 26
Brokerage has represented NYC sellers since 2010
by Inman Aug 13
CEO Glenn Kelman: Changes aim to improve customer service
by Inman Feb 17