Redfin on the upswing after Zillow deal despite widening Q4 losses
Redfin posted double-digit revenue growth in Q4 earnings Thursday. The company's $100M Zillow rental syndication deal has opened the door for greater advertising spend, CEO Glenn Kelman said
by Marian McPherson Feb 27
Want to add value? Go deep, tap your network, invest in real estate
An array of industry experts gathered at Inman Connect New York to discuss ways to build new paths of business and add value to the consumer experience
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 22
Ally Financial's exit from mortgage will impact Better, HouseCanary
Ally, which originated $1B in mortgages in 2023 through a partnership with Better and is an investor in the company, is laying off hundreds of employees and exiting the mortgage business
by Matt Carter Jan 9
Ben Kinney's 10 keys for being an amazing partner
While we often focus on individual accomplishment, Carl Medford writes, don't sleep on the power and potential of an effective partnership for achieving your goals
by Carl Medford Oct 17
opendoor
Agents with My State MLS membership will be able to receive cash offer estimates on properties that qualify within minutes
by Ben Verde Jun 14
Opendoor's partnership with eXp officially goes live
The companies' integrated technology will streamline the process to make Opendoor cash offers available to eXp's tens of thousands of agents
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 29
3 tips on how to find the right brokerage partner to house your growing team 
Choosing the right brokerage to help your team as it grows is a critical point in any business and is instrumental in helping you to scale
by Mauricio Umansky Feb 10
Nation's 2 largest multiple listing services ink massive tech deal
The blockbuster deal between California Regional MLS and Bright MLS will pave the way for the development and launch of technology products for more than 200,000 subscribers nationwide
How to maintain an indie feel while expanding into new markets
An independent brokerage looking to expand needs to consider quality over quantity — quality in character, culture and reputation. Here are a few ways to maintain your brokerage’s core mission while taking your business to new heights
by Mauricio Umansky Nov 16
Real estate agents who pay NCAA athletes will win. Here's why.
Thanks to new rules, NCAA athletes can now use their name, image and likeness to promote your business. Smart agents should seize this opportunity. Here's why
by Chris Smith Jul 28
How to build a brand that elevates your business
Building a brand is often synonymous with building a business. Your brand communicates what do and what you stand for, and it helps build trust with potential clients. Here are a few tips for building a brand that'll ultimately boost your business
by Mauricio Umansky Apr 20
How strategic partnerships can help your brokerage stand out
Whether it's providing a value-add for agents, boosting awareness of your brand in a new market or generating more sales, strategic partnerships can give you the edge over others in the industry in so many ways. Here are a few
by Mauricio Umansky Mar 22
6 ways to add a personal touch to daily client communications
We're all doing business from behind our screens this year, but that doesn't mean we should give up the relationship element of a real estate transaction. Here's how to add a human touch to your communication
by Angelica Olmsted Nov 30
Why you should treat your relationship with clients like a partnership
Opinion
Here's why working together, side by side, as partners is the best way to build rapport, establish mutual trust and create loyalty between real estate agents and their clients
by John Giffen Aug 9