Robert Reffkin, mortgage moves, Serhant family: Inman’s Top 5
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 Sep 19
Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman
The NYC-headquartered firm has long thought of itself as a steady tortoise, CEO Bess Freedman told Inman, and during uncertain markets, that's something that attracts real estate agents
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 19
Compass calling foul on MLS rules is hypocrisy
Opinion
The National Association of Realtors and MLSs need to be repaired, not replaced, independent broker-owner Courtney Poulos writes
by Courtney Poulos Sep 19
A picture of the new CEO in front of an Opendoor sign for an article about Opendoor's resurrection.
The old paradigm of iBuying is over, Revaluate's Chris Drayer writes. Whatever happens next may put real estate agents back at the center of the transaction
by Chris Drayer Sep 17
Buyer's market now in doubt as new listings tank 7.3%
Zillow's latest market report revealed a burgeoning seller retreat in August, as new listings dropped 7.3% in 1 month. However, there are still plenty of opportunities for buyers to make a deal
by Marian McPherson Sep 16
Robert Reffkin: This is real estate's college sports moment
Opinion
Just like the NCAA took advantage of athletes, Compass CEO Reffkin writes, Zillow, NAR and MLSs are just ‘monopolies that profit from work they don’t create’
by Robert Reffkin Sep 16
A beautiful home on a lake during autumn to illustrate fall listing refresh strategies.
Trainer Bernice Ross shares 10 effective fall listing refresh strategies real estate agents can use to attract buyers, boost curb appeal and close more deals this season
by Bernice Ross Sep 15
AI tools for productivity
Optimize your online footprint for how AI recognizes and recommends professionals
by Jimmy Burgess Sep 14
Zillow’s images, Compass’ new lawyer, low-cost listings: Top 5
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 Sep 12
A picture of a woman and a checklist over a cloudy sky with the list being checked off to represent the woman's 8-step buyer plan: buyer intake plan, commission conversation, buyer home financing process, Education Day, guiding first-time buyers during home inspection, escrow process
In the 1st step of her 8-step system, Cassie Walker Johnson shares strategies for asking better questions and getting better results
Gen Z renters
The rental housing industry stands at a turning point, CEO Tony Julianelle writes, and Gen Z renters can show it the way to build what's next
by Tony Julianelle Sep 11
justice statue superimposed over courthouse columns
A San Diego man has dismissed his lawsuit against Zillow for allegedly sharing his personal information through 3rd-party tracking pixel technology. He can refile the suit at another time
by Marian McPherson Sep 10
Realtor.com is working with OpenAI to chase the portal crown
News Corp CEO Robert Thomson offers a peek into the partnership with the ChatGPT-maker, saying it will help Realtor.com reclaim the portal crown through 'unimaginable' personalization
by Marian McPherson Sep 10
Zillow ditches outdated decor with Showcase virtual staging
Homebuyers browsing Zillow Showcase listings can now virtually stage homes, removing and rearranging decor and trying out several preset design styles
by Marian McPherson Sep 10
AI real estate agent
Move your value proposition away from the transactional and into the protective, taking care of your clients in a way that technology can't, Josh Ries writes
by Josh Ries Sep 10