Even CoStar doesn't think it will unseat Zillow, DelPrete argues
For all its bluster, CoStar Group likely doesn't think it can overthrow Zillow to become real estate's top portal, Mike DelPrete tells Intel. Here's what the commercial real estate giant is really after
by Daniel Houston Aug 2
Redfin builds on app feature with 'Favorites Lists' for buyers, renters
Redfin's new website and app feature will allow homebuyers and renters to save their favorite properties in customized lists and share them with their home search partner to stay organized
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 31
Are real estate portals addictive? Consensus grows as users scroll
Psychologists, addiction experts and gamification specialists agree search portals like Zillow and Realtor.com can be irresistible to vulnerable users. But the question is, how big of a problem is it?
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 10
'It’s about time': Agents cheer as Zillow braces for portal war in NYC
Agents across New York City were enthusiastic Thursday after CoStar-owned Homesnap and the Real Estate Board of New York announced plans to launch a search portal in 2022
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 14
Does Zillow's app for online tours stack up?
Opinion
The portal giant's app for creating and publishing immersive online home tours is available to everyone — and it offers enough to make it worth a look
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 12
Baird & Warner partners with Buyside to display buyer data
Website integration with Buyside lets Baird & Warner serve up detailed buyer stats to potentially reel in more listings
by Teke Wiggin Sep 19
Redfin clashes with think tank on MLS antitrust
CEO of high-tech brokerage says open access to listings would be a 'tragedy of the commons'
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 10
Special Report: How to make online leads work for you
Convert cold contacts into clients by leveraging the right tools and strategies
by Gill South Dec 14
Compass Collections, a new collaborative search tool, attracts 90% adoption
Platform provides a one-stop shop for agents and their clients to discuss listings
by Marian McPherson Mar 21
Listing portals a top source of unpaid leads for agents
Inman survey underscores value of accumulating review and sales on profiles
by Teke Wiggin Apr 1
Apple Watch apps will help buyers keep closer eye on listings
Trulia and Australian listing portals REA Group and Domain have developed Apple Watch apps
by Teke Wiggin Mar 23
Your cheat sheet to the Zillow-Trulia deal
Ex-Trulia employee lays it all out
by Pierre Calzadilla Feb 18
Gary Keller on how to think about the portals, the Internet and online leads
Google Capital takes a stake in Indian listing portal CommonFloor
Acquisition of Bakfy will help company develop mobile products
by Brittany Morris Jan 8
Local Expertise Still Killer Feature
Being the local expert means going beyond just home features
by Andrew Flachner Nov 3