ChatGPT's take on commissions, compliance and the MLS
Cooperation and compensation are important parts of the real estate business. But the idea that they are inextricably tied to one another in the MLS structure, or that the marketplace would not value an MLS without a compensation feature, is short-sighted
by Sam DeBord Feb 28
Courses designed to 'raise the bar' don't go far enough
Opinion
It is the little things that happen every day that cause distrust and the accusation that Realtors are not professional enough. Here's how to make things better
by Teresa Boardman Feb 10
Lundy sees a better future for home search: Tech Review Update
Opinion
Lundy's latest Finding Homes AI integration empowers visually impaired buyers with independent home search
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 10
Floor plan startup CubiCasa inks partnership with growing Utah MLS
UtahRealEstate.com is the latest multiple listing service to partner with CubiCasa on free floor plans and discounts on property analytics and the startup's database of real estate photographers
by Ben Verde Feb 8
Revaluate's 'data detox' service invigorates your CRM
Revaluate announced a new database cleanup service for any and all agents who need a more accurate CRM to execute marketing initiatives
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 1
NAR-DOJ ruling divides agents over commission, pocket listing rules
Agents and brokers who spoke to Inman following the ruling in favor of NAR disagreed on who is 'overreaching' in the case and on whether changes to the controversial rules are necessary
Data and multiple listing services: A love story?
Speakers at Inman Connect New York on Tuesday urged MLSs to adopt new datasets and make sure to share them in ways that are useful to agents and consumers
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 25
Blockchain Home Registry is on a mission to return home data to the people: Tech Review
Opinion
The overarching goal of the software is to put control of housing data back into the hands of the people who actually own it
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 20
ListAssist updates push AI copywriter into image-based home search: Tech Review
Opinion
New Zealand's most recent export to the US proptech market is offering brokerages image-based home search integrations
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 13
It's time to take millennial homebuyers seriously. Here's how to win them over
Millennials are a powerful force in the real estate industry, but they're not your grandparents’ generation. They won't be swayed by the same types of sales tactics
by Luke Babich Jan 12
Cordless Media ads on MLSs will provide real-time mortgage rates
Ad marketplace is first to implement Optimal Blue's new lead-quoting application programming interface, allowing ads to display rates from multiple lenders
by Matt Carter Jan 10
Team structures are absolute nonsense: The Real Word
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White are talking about teams, teamerages, and expansion teams and their effect on rankings, how agents can help buyers obtain down payment assistance, plus topics from left, middle and right
by Byron Lazine Dec 22
Outdated MLS policy hides thousands of homes for sale
Opinion
Where MLSs ban commingling, brokerage websites either can’t display non-MLS listings or must hide this inventory behind filters and log-in walls
by Joe Rath Dec 19
LeadingRE brokerages get boost with Maxa Designs partnership
Among Maxa's many features and presence-building capabilities, LeadingRE was attracted to its intricate brand asset controls, ideal for the multitude of brands under the company
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 2
Remine CEO Frederick Townes resigns after 7 months
Frederick Townes, formerly chief product officer for Ready Education, joined Remine in April and came to the company following struggles over a string of controversies and public stumbles
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 23