Consumers empowered by Revive's free AI renovation analysis
Everyone can now envision their home value after Revive announced its AI-based pre-sale reno analysis will be free to consumers. The company compared the effort to Zillow's Zestimate
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 3
Rupert Murdoch's REA Group eyes UK's biggest real estate portal
Murdoch's Australia-based News Corp subsidiary announced on Monday that it was considering a cash and stock offer for the UK's largest real estate portal
by Taylor Anderson Sep 3
Industry vet Nick Bailey joins T3 Sixty as chief real estate officer
The announcement comes about 6 months after Bailey was replaced as RE/MAX president by Amy Lessinger. At T3 Sixty, he will focus on business development and consulting roles
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 29
Which companies saw 'rich and famous' cash flow in H1 2024?
Portals remain some of the most profitable businesses in real estate, while brokerage company profitability is more business model-dependent
by Mike DelPrete Aug 27
Jeremy Wacksman on becoming CEO, leading Zillow into a new era
A week after being named CEO, Wacksman shared what it's like to take the baton from Zillow co-founder Rich Barton, the power of technology and the role portals play in a post-settlement world
by Marian McPherson Aug 26
Is speed to lead dead?
The best real estate lead isn't always the hottest or most time-sensitive one. Chris Drayer shares how to reach out and lead nurture in a way that's best for both you and your potential client
by Chris Drayer Aug 26
Attorneys, consumer groups have got eyes on agents: The Download
Everyone — from Michael Ketchmark to the consumer advocates behind Moehrl — is letting agents know that they're under scrutiny as they implement the new rules
by Christy Murdock Aug 24
Zillow hires former PayPal exec to lead agent sales team
Former PayPal executive Soumya Tulloss will lead Zillow's agent sales team, which includes flagship solutions Zillow Showcase and Zillow Premier Agent
by Marian McPherson Aug 23
Be a trusted real estate ally for women clients in today's market
Women's real estate advocate Bobbie Wasserman shares strategies for overcoming hurdles that sometimes block women from optimizing the financial potential of real estate ownership
by Bobbie Wasserman Aug 23
NAR settlement rules: Live updates as the real estate changes roll out
New rules stemming from the National Association of Realtors' landmark commission settlement went into effect Saturday. Inman is tracking the impacts of those rules in real time
Michael Ketchmark: Every move you make, we'll be watching you
In a phone interview, lead plaintiffs' counsel Michael Ketchmark weighed in on the consequences of violating the NAR settlement, Zillow's business model, and the 'monster case' that remains
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 19
Gains and losses amid market shifts: Q2 2024 earnings
The Q2 earnings are in: From Zillow’s revenue boost to RE/MAX’s struggles, here's the breakdown of who's up and who's down
by Jessi Healey Aug 15
Cooling rental market means more concessions for renters: Zillow
A 50-year high in multifamily building starts and completions has led to cooling rent growth and better lease terms. In July, 33.2% of rentals on Zillow included concessions, up 23% from 2023
by Marian McPherson Aug 12
Can you survive the squeeze from 2% commissions? The Download
The Consumer Federation of America raised eyebrows and hackles with its advice to pay only the equivalent of a 2% commission for both real estate purchases and sales
by Christy Murdock Aug 10
Lofty acquires real estate CRM company Firepoint
While there is overlap in a number of product features, Firepoint's integration should bolster Lofty's CRM features, web marketing and namely, its customer base
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 9