The ShowingTime deal: Another industry 'Oh shit' moment
Opinion
Many agents lamented online Wednesday that Zillow's acquisition of ShowingTime is about Zillow getting its hands on data. As often happens, this is a misplaced fear
by Brad Inman Feb 11
Agents fear Zillow's ShowingTime acquisition, worry about their data
After Zillow announced its acquisition of ShowingTime for $500M on Wednesday, real estate agents expressed concerns about the portal's growing reach and the fate of their data
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 10
Zillow is taking the Zestimate from ‘fantasy to reality’
Previously an automated valuation model, the Zestimate will be a 'live offer' in many markets in 2021. The company also revealed that it's finally making money on the homes it buys and sells through Zillow Offers
by Patrick Kearns Feb 10
Zillow to acquire ShowingTime for $500M
The company plans to continue to operate ShowingTime as an open platform for all real estate agents, not just those who partner with Zillow
by Patrick Kearns Feb 10
Zillow posts its most profitable quarter in company history
As Zillow's iBuyer profits clocked in at $27M in the fourth quarter, it's the Premier Agent business that sent Zillow to record-setting highs
by Patrick Kearns Feb 10
Investing platform PeerStreet launches new diversity program
The Evolving Neighborhood Uplift Fund is designed to provide funding for would-be entrepreneurs in traditionally underserved communities
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 10
Is CoStar a Zillow competitor? Of course it is
Opinion
As CoStar made a huge splash entering residential real estate with the purchase of Homesnap and Houses.com, many questions were left unanswered
by Jay Thompson Feb 10
Roomvu adds digital ads to its automated video marketing
This app is centered on lead generation, providing customers with a categorized library of ready-to-share video content on a range of real estate topics, such as trends and forecasts, seller tips and neighborhood profiles
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 9
Opendoor was one of SoftBank's 'golden eggs.' Is Compass the next?
The SoftBank Vision Fund saw gains of more than $12B in the third quarter as a number of its investments went public, according to an investor presentation Monday
by Patrick Kearns Feb 9
Bullish analysts send Zillow stock soaring to record high
The company's stock surged to a new all-time high Monday, after multiple analysts upped their price target ahead of the company's earnings report
by Patrick Kearns Feb 8
Doorvest's unique investor assistance model is modernizing fix-and-flip
This online solution for rental property investing buys, fixes and leases a home for clients before selling it back to them
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 8
Matterport going public via SPAC merger
The spatial data and 3D tour company estimates the enterprise value of the combined companies will clock in at approximately $2.3B
by Patrick Kearns Feb 8
Real estate photographers robbed in broad daylight in San Francisco
The couple was driving from a photo shoot when someone smashed the window of their car and stole $7,000 worth of camera equipment. The driver of a Tesla caught it on video
Rich Barton responds to 'SNL' sketch comparing Zillow to phone sex
'You used to want sex, but you're in your late 30s now ... You need Zillow,' according to a mock commercial that aired this weekend on 'Saturday Night Live'
What's the status of remote closings across the US?
Since the pandemic began, 31 states have passed remote online notary laws allowing digital closings to take place, with 29 of those states now permanently allowing digital closings
by Patrick Kearns Feb 8
Inman Handbook on digital lead generation
Paid or organic? Email marketing or direct mail? The Inman Handbook on lead generation is here to help you understand the nuance in lead types, qualification and marketing tactics
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 8