BridgeMLS's connection with Restb.ai to enhance listing input
BridgeMLS is now working with Restb.ai to use its computer vision-based artificial intelligence to streamline how agents input listing data
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 25
How to pronounce real estate's trickiest names and terminology
Here's how to talk shop with the best in the biz, and how to avoid looking like a dork at your next cocktail party
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 31
NAR buyer broker commission policy moves ahead after close vote
After vigorous debate at the trade group's multiple listing service committee, the proposal heads to the National Association of Realtors' board of directors on Monday
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 15
Eager to buck timeshare label, Pacaso hails new RESO designation
The new 'co-ownership' definition may get Pacaso one step closer to effectively fighting off critics who want to peg the company as selling 'timeshares'
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 29
MRED on showing service partners: 'We don't want to pick the winners'
Onstage at Inman Connect Las Vegas, executives from multiple MLSs discussed how Zillow's purchase of ShowingTime upended relationships nationwide and advocated for choice when it comes to showing technologies
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 29
What is 'RETS'? The zombie data standard that MLSs need to end
Brad Bjelke of UtahRealEstate.com and Josh McFall of Valley MLS make the case for killing the maligned Real Estate Transaction Standard and replacing it with something new
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 29
These are Inman's innovators of the year
Knock, Homeward, Ribbon, eXp and others were honored Thursday at Inman Connect for their innovative approach to the real estate industry
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 28
NAR to consider listing attribution, DOJ-inspired policies at big event
Lockbox access for non-Realtors and public displays of buyer broker commissions may be added to the list of proposals to be voted on at Realtors Conference and Expo in November
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 24
Two men standing on either side of a line on the ground
Real estate brokerage giant says 'many listing search websites misdirect consumers by obfuscating display of a property’s listing firm'
Showing apps, portals, big tech partner with RESO on data standardization
The lack of uniform terminology and information standards in listing data has long plagued those who advocate for technology adoption and greater transaction efficiency
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 13
When partnering with a vendor, who owns the data?
Real Estate Standards Organization CEO Sam DeBord and others discussed what happens when a tech provider is acquired by a competitor during an Inman Connect session
by Matt Carter Jun 17
Real estate shouldn't 'rush back to 2019' as the pandemic winds down
Industry leaders said Wednesday that real estate, and multiple listing services in particular, have evolved during the pandemic — and will continue to do so in the future
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 16
They came for 2-sided deals — then a pocket listing debate broke out
Despite its title — 'The End of the Two-Sided Deal: Will This Be The New Normal?' — a panel at Inman Connect quickly turned into an intense debate over the role of pocket listings
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 15
A real estate agent showing a home to a family
Citing 'acquisition anxiety' after Zillow's deal with ShowingTime, MLS Aligned has purchased the technology behind real estate messaging and showing platform Agent Inbox
by Andrea V. Brambila May 25
'Fundamental shift' to digital in real estate is not going away
At Inman Connect, panelists from Zillow, realtor.com, OJO Labs and Qualia discuss how the pandemic has transformed the industry and how agents can compete
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 27