Zillow provides clarity on private listings rule — and when it rolls out
Zillow will send warnings about non-compliant listings beginning May 28 but enforcement won't start until June 30. Agents will receive 2 warnings before their 3rd non-compliant listing is blocked
by Lillian Dickerson May 20
Douglas Elliman CEO on private listings: 'You have to offer choice'
Michael Liebowitz argued at Inman On Tour Miami that the agent's job is to educate consumers and help them understand risks — but consumers should still choose how to market their homes
by Jim Dalrymple II May 20
It’s time to take back our listings
Opinion
Real estate pros have let tech platforms and restrictive policies chip away at agent value for too long, coach Darryl Davis writes. Let the people who earn the listing own the lead
by Darryl Davis May 20
How NAR, MLSs and Zillow use market power to serve themselves
Opinion
Think these real estate industry mainstays are doing what's best for members and real estate pros? Think again, authors and agents Hans and Steve Wydler write
by Hans Wydler AND Steve Wydler May 19
The spring sizzle fizzles: Economic jitters chill buyer demand
Despite a flood of new listings, buyers are cooling off from high prices, rising mortgage rates and economic uncertainty, according to new reports from Zillow and Redfin
by Richelle Hammiel May 16
Serhant’s diss, Homes.com’s boost, Caballero’s record: 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 May 16
Tech, scale and strategy fuel Q1 wins across real estate
From Zillow’s return to profit to CoStar’s continued growth, Q1 earnings reveal how companies are adapting — and competing — in a shifting market
by Jessi Healey May 15
Zillow settles with NYC broker who sued StreetEasy over fees
Broker George T. Spyridakis alleged the rental listing platform effectively 'masked' listings while charging daily marketing fees. He withdrew the case this week after reaching a settlement
by Taylor Anderson May 15
Top 8 bogus or even deceptive things agents say to land a listing
With current listings well below average market numbers, some agents will say almost anything to land a listing. Team leader Carl Medford lists the things agents might say or do to score a deal
by Carl Medford May 14
Mortgage lender Lower acquires Movoto and parent OJO
The deal will give Lower greater reach, while also contributing to an 'end-to-end homeownership' platform — increasingly the holy grail of real estate technology
by Jim Dalrymple II May 13
Concierge Auctions CEO: 'Days on market are not your friend'
For luxury properties that exceed 180 days on market, the stats are grim. Concierge Auctions CEO Chad Roffers shared with Inman how real estate agents can combat those pesky days on market
by Lillian Dickerson May 12
Anywhere brings on Steve Capezza to head M&A efforts
The former Side and Zillow leader will work in his new role to grow Anywhere through acquisitions and mergers across opportunities that span brokerage, title and transaction services
by Lillian Dickerson May 12
Homes.com will 'boost' listings that are banned on Zillow: Florance
CoStar CEO Andy Florance on Thursday said the 'Boost' tool it rolled out on April 29 will now be available for brokers and homeowners who have been thwarted by Zillow's private listing ban
by Marian McPherson May 9
Hoby Hanna sounds off on NAR, threatens to leave MLS: 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 May 9
Anyone deftly bridges consumer experience gap: Tech Review
As NAR, Zillow, Compass and the MLS community bicker, the consumer is being shown a way to do without them
by Craig C. Rowe May 9