Rechat launches Service Network to fix brokerage referral gaps
New tool helps brokerages control and scale service referrals
by Nick Pipitone Apr 22
Rechat lands Webby nomination, putting proptech on a bigger stage
Rechat’s Webby nomination signals proptech’s push into the software mainstream
by Nick Pipitone Apr 1
In latest industry hook-up, Follow Up Boss and Rechat target industry power users
The companies' 2-way integration means data acted upon in one will be updated in the other. Users can also use Rechat’s tools to identify and contact existing FUB lists and leads
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 2
Zillow hit with new class-action suit over alleged broker kickbacks
The suit alleges that a requirment for Premier Agents to meet pre-approval quotas on Zillow Home Loans 'as a condition for maintaining access to these high-value leads' led to steering
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 10
Catch up on all the big commission conversations from Inman Connect
The chaos surrounding commissions that characterized much of 2024 was still on the minds of the professionals packed into the New York Hilton Midtown last week. See the sessions you missed
The CEOs in the spotlight at Inman Connect New York
At ICNY, they’ll share their journeys to the top, their secrets to success, and what’s next for their companies — and the wider landscape — as we chart the course forward in an evolving industry
by Inman Jan 17
Zillow taps Uber executive as senior VP of market operations
Former Uber and Expedia Group executive Zuhairah Washington will be tasked with helping lead growth in the Flex and Enhanced Market segments, according to an announcement on Monday
by Marian McPherson Jan 14
Zillow Pres Susan Daimler steps down, Jun Choo becomes COO
Daimler had been president of the mega-portal since early 2021. She previously held the roles of senior vice president and GM at Zillow
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 14
Super App stronger, Zillow acquires Virtual Staging AI
Another online space editor means the portal leader continues to focus on helping agents better serve sellers and buyers better grasp the potential of a prospective home
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 9
ReAlpha's 'super app' dangles commission-free buyer agency
In addition to an AI-based home search, the application will not charge a commission for its use by a homebuyer, and includes human intervention and suport by a licensed sales professional
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 20
Zillow Group names Jeremy Wacksman as new CEO
After 5 years back at the helm, Zillow Group co-founder Rich Barton steps down as CEO. Former COO Jeremy Wacksman takes the reins as the company charges past 'Portal 1.0'
by Marian McPherson Aug 7
Growth in residential, rental and mortgage segments lift Zillow in Q1
Zillow tallied growing revenue while stabilizing losses in the first quarter of the year as the reigning search portal narrowed in on its post-commission settlement strategy on Wednesday
by Marian McPherson May 1
Here's how Zillow's new 'super app' is driving revenue growth: DelPrete
Zillow is diversifying its revenue along the transaction — what it calls its super app — and is outperforming a depressed market, Mike DelPrete writes
by Mike DelPrete Mar 1
Zillow teams up with Howard Hanna to offer Listing Showcase
The technology platform is designed to improve marketing for listings. Now, Howard Hanna agents will get to exclusively offer the tool to their clients in Pittsburgh and Cleveland
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 29
Susan Daimler at Inman Connect
With more data showing that sharp, professionally edited photos help homes sell faster, products like Listing Showcase+ are well positioned to gain traction in an inventory-starved market
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 23