Court rules Zillow falsely labeled REX listings as case heads to trial
Despite the ruling, Zillow said it looks forward to presenting its case to a jury and is 'confident that the evidence will show that REX’s business failed for reasons unrelated to Zillow'
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 22
Rapattoni hit with ransomware attack, paralyzing MLSs and agents
Federal investigators are working with MLS software company, and its insurance carriers are negotiating with hackers, who have prevented new data from being input after the Aug. 9 attack
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 11
Judge orders Zillow to give REX FSBO listing data
Federal court in Seattle grants discount brokerage's motion to compel on the grounds that the data could show whether Zillow and NAR caused harm to REX or to competition in general
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 20
REX seeks court order for Zillow listing data on FSBOs
Court sets new trial date for June 5, 2023, as the legal battle over the National Association of Realtors' no-commingling rule continues
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 28
Court tosses Zillow FSBO antitrust and false advertising lawsuit
Picket Fence Preview alleged that Zillow 'hijacked inquiries from deceived buyers' for its agent advertisers, but the court said the plaintiff failed to allege harm to consumers or competition
Flat-fee HomeLister to use Series A funding for national expansion
Already in 17 markets, the alternative sales platform secured $10M in a Series A round led by M13 and Homebrew. It's the second flat-fee or discount service to earn financing this month
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 30
The essential real estate prospecting conversation-starters
Opinion
Remember, when you're cold-calling, you're serving — not selling. Here are 3 concepts and 6 dialogues that can help you communicate more effectively
by Darryl Davis Apr 8
To earn a FSBO home listing, don't just ask for their business
In a recent webinar, Charles Curry of Authorify offered tips for agents angling for those enticing but tricky 'for sale by owner' listings
by Daniel Houston Jan 3
'For sale by owner' homes hit 40-year low. Is it even worth the effort?
Most homeowners who forego an agent are selling to someone they know, leaving a small group that fends for themselves on the open market, several new reports reveal
by Daniel Houston Dec 28
Attending a FSBO open house? Here's how to walk away with a win
Opinion
When handled correctly, attending an open house hosted by the seller of a For Sale By Owner listing can translate into solid lead. Here's what you should — and should not — say to win them over
by Darryl Davis Dec 7
55 real estate terms you better know in this market
Brand new agent or an industry veteran, there are some words and phrases that frequently crop up. We've chosen 55 terms to create an easy-to-use glossary you'll return to again and again
Want to rake in listings? FSBOs hold the key
With inventory starvation, agents need to explore all possibilities to gain more listings — and FSBOs are ripe for the picking. Here is a novel way to get in front of potential (and actual) FSBOs
by Jay Thompson Jun 2
Listing Lessons: How I got a developer $50K more
In this listing story, Anthony West shares how confidence and a strong understanding of the market’s inventory are key to your success as a real estate professional
by Anthony West Jun 1
Overlooked inventory: 6 ways to find that diamond in the rough
Inventory can be found anywhere — real estate agents just have to get creative and put a little legwork into unearthing it
by Lillian Dickerson May 27