Compass targets Zillow's warnings to agents in new brief
In a new brief filed as part of the case against Zillow, Compass criticized the portal's alleged powers of 'intimidation' and claimed it was trying to serve as a regulatory agency
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 31
Redfin vs. Compass vs. Zillow: Inman's Top 5 stories of the week
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Oct 31
zillow private listing ban
CEO Jeremy Wacksman told Inman the portal is focused on 'ourselves and what we can control.' Zillow also said Thursday that 80% of home transactions involve one of its products
by Taylor Anderson Oct 30
Realtor.com's FlyAround offers a bird's-eye view of the market
FlyAround is an update to Realtor.com listings, in partnership with TopHap and Google Maps, that provides low-altitude satellite views
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 30
Redfin hits back at Compass, notches victory in Zillow case
Attorneys for Redfin called Compass' request for documents related to its stalled private listings ban amounted to a 'fishing expedition.' A judge later denied Compass' request
by Taylor Anderson Oct 30
Compass Buyer Demand tool
Troy Palmquist examines Compass’ newly announced tech tool and the debate between open and 'walled garden' ecosystems
by Troy Palmquist Oct 29
Zillow expands tech stack to include collaborative search
Zillow's second product launch of the year includes collaborative search. Buyers can now invite family and friends to help them search and discuss listings through in-app messaging
by Marian McPherson Oct 29
Your words are undermining your value. Here's how to fix the problem
On this episode, former Realtor.com CEO and 50-year veteran Allan Dalton explains why words like ‘past client,’ ‘listing agent’ and ‘comps’ are killing your value and offers smart replacements
CoStar CEO Andy Florance says in earnings call Zillow is 'under siege'
CoStar Group released its Q3 earnings on Tuesday. Florance used the opportunity to deliver harsh criticism of rival Zillow, and outlined his competitive plan
by Marian McPherson Oct 28
Realtor.com parent goes after its own virtual tour target amid battle with CoStar
REA Group, owned by News Corp and a 20% stakeholder in Realtor.com, has acquired 3D tour technology company Planitar, echoing the 2024 sale of Matteport to Homes.com parent CoStar
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 28
NAR and the real estate industry's irrelevance problem
Opinion
Failure to embrace tech innovation will ensure the real estate industry falls further behind, hastening the entry of disruptive outside forces, Sean Frank writes
by Sean Frank Oct 28
Compass pulls Redfin into its Zillow private listing lawsuit
Redfin has put its private listings ban on an indefinite hold. Still, Compass wants documents related to the real estate search portal’s previously announced ban
by Taylor Anderson Oct 27
real estate portal controversies
After a week of legal battles and portal platform shakeups, real estate leaders break down what it all means for agents on the ground
by Christy Murdock Oct 27
confused man calculating cost per lead
In real estate, money is made on the front end rather than at the closing table, Josh Ries writes. Here's how to maximize the profit potential of your lead gen
by Josh Ries Oct 27
Zillow-Matterport breakup
Troy Palmquist looks at Matterport alternatives and reassures agents that the loss of the floor plan platform on Zillow doesn’t have to upend their marketing plan
by Troy Palmquist Oct 27