Qualia beefs up end-to-end platform with remote notarization
Qualia RON comes amid a broad push to move real estate online in response to the coronavirus pandemic
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 12
Is Zillow the next Amazon?
As the real estate technology company's market cap approaches $18B, analysts ponder what role Zillow will play in the world of technology giants
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 11
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by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 10
Coach Dr. Lee Davenport shares the importance of creating safe spaces
Real estate coach and trainer Dr. Lee Davenport shares how agents can use emotional intelligence to help themselves and clients thrive through the pandemic
by Marian McPherson Aug 10
'It’s as hot a seller’s market as I’ve ever seen': More than half of all July home offers faced competition
Salt Lake City, San Francisco and San Diego were the 3 most competitive metro areas for Redfin agents making offers last month, according to a new Redfin analysis
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 10
Suburbs growing in popularity thanks to coronavirus pandemic
Search data from realtor.com shows that US urbanites are increasingly considering life in the 'burbs
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 10
July unemployment report shows a long road to recovery
Despite improvements in unemployment and payroll, the July unemployment report shows the US is still far from its pre-pandemic economic strength
by Marian McPherson Aug 7
Pre-pandemic inventory lifts Zillow's iBuyer as company rides 'tailwinds'
The online real estate giant brought in $768 million during the second quarter of 2020 while setting a new traffic record with 2.5 billion visits to its website
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 6
RE/MAX's support for franchisees led to 25% revenue drop in Q2
Despite the nearly 25% decline in revenue, RE/MAX CEO Adam Contos said June was an 'encouraging' month for the housing market
by Patrick Kearns Aug 6
older millennial
A new report from Point2 found that searches for houses have exploded post-lockdown and that women are doing most of the house-hunting
Real estate tech facing 'gale-force headwinds' amid pandemic
A new report from venture capital firm MetaProp shows COVID-19 has sapped investor confidence, though the firm's founder remains optimistic about the future
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 5
Rents still rising amid pandemic
Rents are following seasonal patterns, though rents are going down in half of coronavirus hotspots, according to Apartment Guide's Mid-Year Rent Report
Hot markets, new opportunities: What agents across the country have to say about the industry
Dozens of agents from across the U.S. and Canada shared insights Tuesday during Inman Connect Now. Overall, they described active markets that have also changed during the tumultuous months of the coronavirus pandemic
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 4
6 ways to diversify and expand during the pandemic
Agents from across the Southwest said sales are good, but it's still important to look for ways to connect with clients and grow opportunities. During an Inman Connect Now session, they shared their tips
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 4
COVID-19 may have silver lining for agents, iBuyers: Spencer Rascoff
The former Zillow CEO argued during Inman Connect Now that crises such as the current coronavirus pandemic "have a terrific silver lining for innovators and entrepreneurs"
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 4