real estate website
If you’re stuck wondering why your real estate website hasn’t changed your business, Josh Ries writes, take a hard look at how you’re using it
by Josh Ries Nov 24
What Zillow’s Matterport fallout means for agents like you
Opinion
While Zillow and CoStar are fighting (again), broker Holly Brink writes, agents still have to market their listings. Here’s what this move means and what you should do now to protect your business
by Holly Brink Oct 22
zillow private listing ban
In a legal victory for Zillow after years of courtroom battles with REX, the Supreme Court declined to take up a case that centered on Zillow's compliance with a former NAR rule
by Taylor Anderson Oct 20
Inside Zillow’s ChatGPT integration (and what it means for real estate)
In this timely episode, Zillow’s Errol Samuelson and Josh Weisberg unpack the portal’s integration with ChatGPT, including MLS compliance, data sharing myths and fair housing guardrails
Zillow ChatGPT integration
Some industry watchers claim the portal is violating IDX licensing rules with the deal, while Zillow maintains it did its due diligence and is not handing over MLS data to OpenAI
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 15
AI for real estate
After a painful conversation with potential sellers, learn how broker Josh Ries renewed his commitment to personal communication
by Josh Ries Sep 8
Diagnose before price adjustment: Your listing rescue checklist
Resist the urge to slash the price. Use this checklist to find out why your listing lingers
by Darryl Davis Aug 18
RealScout and Agent Image partner to power new web leads
RealScout is a proven commodity in the lead generation business and Agent Image builds powerful agent websites. Now the 2 are partnering on lead gen
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 13
Realtor.com CEO is ready to 'turn off' Clear Cooperation debate
At Inman Connect San Diego, Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales said it's time to turn the page on Clear Cooperation and focus on solving consumers' main challenge — affordability
by Marian McPherson Jul 31
Kevin Sears says NAR 'is going in the right direction' since commission suit
At Inman Connect San Diego, Sears was optimistic, but said that NAR membership is projected to drop by 150K members and the organization will face a $30M deficit
by Marian McPherson Jul 30
Everything old is new(?) again when it comes to marketing your listings
As the industry continues to debate the way listings are marketed (or not) in the current climate, Troy Palmquist reflects on the potential move from digital to analog
by Troy Palmquist Jul 21
Homes.com sent direct mailers to sellers across the country asking them to pay to ‘boost’ their homes
Many agents have gathered in online forums to criticize the mailers as ‘unethical.’ But Homes.com’s parent company says most agents are fine with them
by Taylor Anderson Jul 16
Compass agrees to share its exclusive listings, with 2 caveats
Compass said it will share its 6K-plus exclusive listings with brokerages and multiple listing services, as long as they don't alter or monetize listings — or share listings with platforms that do
by Marian McPherson Jul 11
NAR may rescind 'no-commingling' rule this week amid DOJ scrutiny
The trade organization's MLS committee on Tuesday approved the elimination of the controversial policy at a meeting closed to the media. Its Executive Committee will take a final vote Wednesday
Rethinking NAR's speech policy, CCP, settlement: Inman Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh May 30