Jeremy Wacksman on becoming CEO, leading Zillow into a new era
A week after being named CEO, Wacksman shared what it's like to take the baton from Zillow co-founder Rich Barton, the power of technology and the role portals play in a post-settlement world
by Marian McPherson Aug 26
Zillow Group names Jeremy Wacksman as new CEO
After 5 years back at the helm, Zillow Group co-founder Rich Barton steps down as CEO. Former COO Jeremy Wacksman takes the reins as the company charges past 'Portal 1.0'
by Marian McPherson Aug 7
Artificial intelligence is the all-in-1 tool real estate desperately needs
Opinion
Already touted by Zillow and others, the technology represents an opportunity for the real estate industry to reimagine itself at a time when solutions are desperately needed, writes Brad Inman
by Brad Inman Jun 17
Zillow's VRX acquisition reveals why the portal can't be dismissed
Opinion
Never on the defensive for too long, Zillow's strategy, Brad Inman writes, is to secure its position as the leading listing service and digitize everything — as the rest of the industry sputters
by Brad Inman Dec 9
Rich Barton, Glenn Sanford debut on Forbes billionaires list
Zillow co-founders Rich Barton and Lloyd Frink, eXp founder Glenn Sanford and 5 other real estate executives became billionaires in the past year
by Marian McPherson Apr 7
After diversity pledge, Zillow appoints first Black board member
Claire Cormier Thielke, managing director of Hines Asia Pacific and a member of Stanford University's adjunct faculty, is joining Zillow's board of directors
by Patrick Kearns Oct 15
Zillow CEO: 'There's no coronavirus playbook'
In an investors call, Rich Barton laid out plans to cut 25% of quarterly expenses by pausing hiring, cutting marketing, halting homebuying and reducing discretionary spending
by Patrick Kearns Mar 24
Two hockey players facing off
Courts toss Zestimate suit, but let co-marketing case proceed
Announcing the 2019 Inman Innovator Award winners
Redfin Direct, Homeward and Brix Real Estate are among those honored at Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 25
Zillow peering in your window may be a good sign
Opinion
With its impressive stock turn around, Zillow is stalking firms that can support its growing instant-offer biz model
by Brad Inman Jun 19
Why did Zillow sue Compass? It's more complicated than you think
Opinion
Zillow CEO Rich Barton is obsessed with being the winner in a different game with a new cast of characters: Tech titans
by Brad Inman Apr 22
Zillow Group stock surges to record $10.5B market cap
Momentum reflects Wall Street's confidence in the company and RE tech. But with Premier Agent revenue growth slowing, Zillow will need to keep innovating.
Why real estate tech is officially entering phase II of disruption
Opinion
Companies such as Zillow and Trulia paved the way for today's innovators
by Gary Beasley May 27