NAR, MLSs seek to avoid disclosing competition documents in pocket listing suit
The PLS wants info on Upstream, the DANGER Report, the Clear Cooperation Policy and antitrust inquiries from the DOJ or FTC. Realtors say producing these documents would impose 'substantial burdens' on them
'Being tardy' and 6 other ways real estate agents annoy clients
Opinion
Listen to your clients, and give them what they ask for
by Alec Sears Oct 29
Attention, agents: Opendoor launches new referrals program
The well-funded iBuyer's new Agent Partner Program will send sellers who don't meet its cash-offer criteria to outside agents, putting it more in line with Zillow Offers
by Patrick Kearns Apr 9
Open Listings in Dallas gets folded into the Opendoor brand
Opendoor acquired Open Listings in September, and they'll operate under the same banner as of Feb. 27
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 21
Dallas skyline
Only in Dallas for now and with a 1.5% rebate for buyers using one of its Open Listings agents
by Teke Wiggin Feb 18
The biggest mergers and acquisitions of 2018
The year was marked by big-name brokerage acquisitions and real estate companies boosting their tech offerings
by Patrick Kearns Dec 26
'It's like buying a first-class ticket': Opendoor's acquisition of Open Listings met with mixed reaction
Four real estate pros weigh in on the deal and how it could be a game-changer for traditional brokers and iBuyers alike
by Marian McPherson Sep 13
House home made of money dollars bills
The well-funded San Francisco startup is acquiring Open Listings for an undisclosed sum, giving it more real estate agents and a new tech platform
by Teke Wiggin Sep 11
Move over Google, Mapfit wants to be real estate's go-to mapping app
The company announced a $5.5M investment in conjunction with release of its door-to-door mapping product
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 19
Open Listings raises $6.5M, plans for expansion
The online startup is making changes to facilitate growth
by Marian McPherson Jul 14
Referrals from non-real estate agents can be tricky -- or even illegal
Brokers who experiment with such referrals must exercise caution
by Teke Wiggin Aug 25
Broker's website shows off 'bad' listings
'Sh***y Listings' promises to help buyers find best fixer-uppers
by Matt Carter Mar 9
Startup lets you 'shop without an agent' ... but there's a twist
Open Listings charges flat fee, lets buyers make offers online and provides on-demand showings
by Teke Wiggin Feb 27