Zillow hit with new class-action suit over alleged broker kickbacks
The suit alleges that a requirment for Premier Agents to meet pre-approval quotas on Zillow Home Loans 'as a condition for maintaining access to these high-value leads' led to steering
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 10
Meet the brokerage turning agent support into profit
On this episode, Parker Pemberton and Liz Rein detail their unique trajectory in Minnesota, recently transitioning their large team to an independent brokerage that did $829M in 2024
real estate market is brutal
Boomsday isn’t a fantasy, Oliver Graf writes. It’s what happens when years of pent-up demand hit a turning point. And that point is coming soon
by Oliver Graf Nov 9
open house strategies
When your systems, signage and service are dialed in, trust becomes traction
by Darryl Davis Nov 7
Realtor.com is gaining on competing portals despite decline in users, owners say
Average monthly unique users to Realtor.com sites fell 6.5% compared to the prior year. The company said it had 72M average unique monthly users in the most recent quarter
by Taylor Anderson Nov 6
morning routines and lead generation
Adaptability and a user-friendly morning routine help ensure you keep your focus and energy high, no matter what comes your way in a day, coach Darryl Davis writes
by Darryl Davis Nov 5
From Vegas to venture capital: Navigating the uncertain path of the proptech founder
Proptech founders across the growth spectrum share their experiences of what goes into turning a technology passion into a functional company
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 5
George Laughton
On this episode, George Laughton, founder of The Laughton Team, a top US team with 200 agents and $900M-plus in volume, unveils his Reverse Offer Playbook for saving canceled listings
kiss your way to productivity
Don't let the mundane suck up your time and energy, Carl Medford writes. Use the KISS method to improve your productivity and simplify your life
by Carl Medford Nov 4
walking away from a recruitment offer
While a recruitment offer may be flattering, this may not be the time to say yes, broker Erica Ramus writes. Here's how to walk away without burning bridges
by Erica Ramus Nov 4
person who made a mistake
You may feel like closing a deal signals the end of the process, Kevelyn Guzman writes, but the post-closing relationship is where reputation, referrals and repeat business are born
by Kevelyn Guzman Nov 4
hate on social media
Many people might shut down or lash out after receiving abusive comments on social media, but Ryan Noonan says he's glad for the engagement and sees a way to grow from the experience
8M reasons to focus: A data-driven Q4 reality check for real estate
There are more than enough motivated buyers and sellers ready to transact right now, Jason Waugh writes, and many are the most motivated ones we see all year
by Jason Waugh Nov 3
pros and cons of AI for real estate
'The reason that we are so obsessed with this technology is because it helps us with every single aspect of our business,' Rocket CEO Varun Krishna says in detailing how AI will power growth
by Matt Carter Oct 30
zillow private listing ban
CEO Jeremy Wacksman told Inman the portal is focused on 'ourselves and what we can control.' Zillow also said Thursday that 80% of home transactions involve one of its products
by Taylor Anderson Oct 30