Proptech CEO: We're 'empowering' real estate agents, not 'trying to displace' them
Infinityy wants buyers to turn to listings, not Google, with their questions. And the company believes it can turn early curiosity into faster, more qualified conversations
by Nick Pipitone Feb 23
Approval of Compass-Anywhere merger 'raises questions about corruption' at AG's office: Senator
A letter addressed to US Attorney General Pamela Bondi and signed by 18 members of Congress says the merger was cleared 'under extraordinarily questionable circumstances'
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 20
Can Zillow’s NotebookLM tool stand out amid AI saturation?
Inman tech writer Nick Pipitone put Zillow's new Google NotebookLM to the test to answer the questions 'Who's it for?' and 'What does it mean for your business?'
by Nick Pipitone Feb 20
Andy Florance at ICLV 2024
The company has vowed to slash over 35% of its spending on Homes.com after years of attempting to build a 4th major real estate listings search portal
by Taylor Anderson Feb 19
The downturn punished proptech, but this exec says it's coming back
Artificial intelligence, profitability, construction — Second Century Ventures’ Ashley Stinton tells Inman where proptech investors are putting their money as the sector comes back to life
by Nick Pipitone Feb 18
Why smart AI adoption is the new competitive advantage for agents
The AI advantage will belong to those who use it more intentionally, more consistently and more intelligently than everyone else, Mauricio Umansky writes
by Mauricio Umansky Feb 17
Elizabeth Koneru and her daughter Isabella at pitch battle
Troy Palmquist writes that the 1st HomeCode Pitch Battle proved that real estate and tech connect best in ways that are less sales pitch and more get-together
by Troy Palmquist Feb 15
AI tools for productivity
The real estate agents who are winning with technology right now are using it to remove friction and create efficiency, Jimmy Burgess writes
by Jimmy Burgess Feb 15
These inventory-strapped housing markets just can’t catch a break
It's not just the biggest inventory gainers that have seen their stream of for-sale homes slow. Some of America's most listing-starved metros are once again losing ground. Dive deeper with Inman Market View's interactive maps and charts
by Daniel Houston Feb 12
Buyer, seller demand drives agent optimism to highest level in years
It's been a rough few years amid a steep transaction downturn. But real estate agents surveyed by Inman Intel are increasingly reporting genuine interest from homebuyers and sellers throughout their client pipelines ahead of a pivotal spring season
by Daniel Houston Feb 2
Alexander twins face new charge ahead of federal trial
The former luxury broker and his ex-security executive twin brother have been charged with a new count of sexual abuse by physical incapacitation. Their trial is scheduled for Jan. 26
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 14
The secret 'gray market' of inventory (and how to tap into it)
What if 'not for sale' didn’t mean 'not interested'? Unlisted CEO, Katie Hill, unpacks her startup that’s turning heads by unlocking the hidden inventory between 'just browsing' and 'for sale'
Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman is stepping down from the company
After 20 years as CEO of one of the largest companies in real estate, Kelman says he now plans to find a role outside of the industry
Washington to consider requiring all listings to be marketed publicly
INMAN EXCLUSIVE: A draft bill in the Washington State Legislature appears to be the next staging ground for the fight over how real estate listings are marketed
by Taylor Anderson Jan 12
niche marketing for real estate
While 70% of Realtors compete for the same listings, you could be the only agent in your market who truly understands the emotional complexities of the niche you serve, America Foy writes
by America Foy Jan 8