Attom Data Solutions launches national building permit database
The database includes information for more than 200 million residential and commercial properties in the United States
by Marian McPherson Mar 10
IBuyer Sundae to open traditional brokerage in Southern California
In essence a fix-and-flip iBuyer, Sundae spends an average of $65K on each home it buys to ready it for the market. Now, its homes will sell through its sister brokerage, Sundae Homes
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 10
Berkshire Hathaway
The tech accelerator program from Second Century Ventures is now operating in the US, Canada, Australia and UK
by Patrick Kearns Mar 9
New York real estate firm closes after coronavirus scare
'We recently became aware that last week someone in the office was very briefly in the vicinity of another person who has tested positive for the virus,' Triplemint's COO and co-founder Phillip Lang wrote in an email to his agents
In era of disruption, outsider leaders are a key to survival
Numerous leaders at real estate companies today stepped into their roles without prior real estate experience. They say that was actually an advantage
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 9
Realtor.com wants to identify noisy homes
The real estate listings portal introduced a new scoring system to rate noise from traffic, airports and local sources
by Patrick Kearns Mar 9
Howard Hanna's president on building a one-stop shop
What's the secret to Howard Hanna's nationwide growth? Years of experience — plus a commitment to providing end-to-end transaction services. President Howard W. Hanna explains how the brokerage does it
by Christy Murdock Mar 9
DealHouse proves not all iBuyers are bent on disruption
DealHouse founder Chris Chiarenza waives buy-side commissions, gives listings back to referral agents and wants agents and iBuyers to cohabitate
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 6
Two hockey players facing off
Courts toss Zestimate suit, but let co-marketing case proceed
Former Zillow CEO lists home for nearly $8M above Zestimate
Spencer Rascoff, a co-founder and former CEO of Zillow, is trying to sell the Los Angeles home he purchased in 2016 for $24M
by Patrick Kearns Mar 6
Can AgentPortal’s pro-agent, free model survive scale?
The altruistic and agent-minded networking site was designed to give agents a 'safe space' for industry collaboration, but that very effort could hamper adoption. It will offer a free CRM, websites, and digital business cards
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 6
Inman News quiz, March 6: Think you're on top of the week's stories?
The real estate industry threw some curveballs. Take Inman's real estate news quiz to demonstrate how strong your talking points and cocktail banter are this week
by Inman Mar 6
A stressed-out man
The suits exemplify patterns of behavior that other agents have alleged against SetSchedule, both in online forums and directly to Inman
Here's a first look at the Waldorf Astoria's new luxury condos
Prices range from $1.7M to a jaw-dropping $18.5M
Black Knight acquires Collateral Analytics
Michael Sklarz, CEO of Collateral, will lead the Collateral business line after the acquisition and will report to Ben Graboske, president of Black Knight
How to transform your SOI into an effective CRM
Whether you don't have a CRM, aren't using it or want to get more out of it, here is a quick and effective method for compiling a solid list of contacts — plus a few tips on expanding on your SOI
by Troy Palmquist Mar 5