Zillow CEO Jeremy Wacksman CoStar CEO Andy Florance
Costar, parent company of Homes.com, says Zillow is displaying thousands of images that are CoStar property — an act described in the complaint as 'willful, mass infringement'
'Hoarding' listings vs. seller's rights? Oppenheim and Sher debate Clear Cooperation
Jason Oppenheim and Ivan Sher participated in an intense debate about Clear Cooperation at Inman Luxury Connect. The issue remains among the most polarizing real estate has seen in years
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 29
Competition, discretion drive lux agents to embrace private listings
How crucial off-market listing networks are to luxury agents may depend in part on their geographical market. In the current debate, there are still agents firmly planted on both sides
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 29
Keller Williams CEO: Private listings should be a 'local decision'
Chris Czarnecki also spoke with Inman about guiding agents through a tough market and the heartwarming ways he saw them pitch in to help Texas flood victims
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 28
Here's what's happening with home prices in your market: Pulse
Sellers and buyers both seem dug in on their price, so we asked: What's happening with home prices in your market, and how are you setting expectations with clients?
by Inman Jul 23
IBuyer shares are soaring as investors continue buying frenzy
Both of the money-losing iBuyers had been warned they could face delisting, but investors have taken a fancy to the companies — which have both posted triple-digit gains in July
by Matt Carter Jul 21
Strategies, schemes and shenanigans: 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 Christy Murdock Jul 18
3 ways to protect the identity of a high-profile luxury homebuyer
Working with high-profile clients isn’t just about finding the perfect home, broker Kamran Zand writes. It’s about protecting their lifestyle, reputation and security
by Kamran Zand Jul 18
Zillow slams Compass' 'hidden listing scheme' in new court filing
The portal giant pushed back against arguments Compass had made in its complaint alleging antitrust activity and more, and asked the court to deny a request for a preliminary injunction that would prevent enforcement of Zillow's new listing standards
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 17
Andy Florance at ICLV 2024
In a post on LinkedIn, the CoStar CEO took aim at various Zillow policies and urged agents to reach out to the Justice Department
by Taylor Anderson Jul 16
Homes.com sent direct mailers to sellers across the country asking them to pay to ‘boost’ their homes
Many agents have gathered in online forums to criticize the mailers as ‘unethical.’ But Homes.com’s parent company says most agents are fine with them
by Taylor Anderson Jul 16
Keller Williams released from telemarketing lawsuit after plaintiff withdraws case
A New York homeowner claimed text messages sent by an associate KW broker amounted to an ‘invasion of her privacy.' She has now dropped her case
by Taylor Anderson Jul 15
Has this Austin MLS 'solved' the private listings conundrum?
Flex Listings provide a functioning model that restores transparency, preserves cooperation, and gives sellers and buyers control, clarity and access, Eric Bramlett writes
by Eric Bramlett Jul 15
Yes, you've changed your process in light of the private listings drama
While you were short on details, you said that you've changed the way you talk with your seller clients about their options in light of the private listings debate
by Inman Jul 15
Viral 'realtorshateme' campaign creator launches self-sale software
Ridley founder Mike Chambers says he built his software after facing censorship and harassment from real estate incumbents
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 15