Why isn't buying a house more like shopping at Amazon?
Opinion
There's no rhyme or reason in the world why the homebuying and selling process should be so archaic and inefficient for consumers
by Subrao Shenoy Mar 3
EXCLUSIVE: Engel & Völkers launches new agent app
The company launched a new proprietary platform to help agents manage their databases, track deals and more
by Patrick Kearns Mar 2
Meet the New Guard: Choey, Peyton, Contos
The New Guard will be honored at Inman Disconnect March 30-April 1, 2020. Here now, 3 new inductees worthy of the distinction
by Inman Mar 2
Zillow Offers continues expansion, launches in Cincinnati
The southwestern Ohio market is the 24th for Zillow's direct-to-consumer homebuying and selling platform
by Patrick Kearns Mar 2
MoxiWorks launches M Suite for luxury brokerages and agents
The marketing and business software company has launched M Suite, a series of products designed for independent brokerages who target high-dollar listings and urban luxury
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 2
Fidelity National Financial adds new digital opening package for homebuyer and seller transactions
The startSafe opening package will be an add-on to Fidelity National Financial's WireSafe program and will provide an authenticated, secure digital portal for buyer and seller transactions
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 28
Agent dresses up as Joker clown in marketing video
'Hey Alexa, find me a real estate company that I can work at and make lots and lots of money,' the clown says, to highlight mistakes first-time agents often make
These 15 markets are poised to become the next iBuying hotspots
A change in Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation regulations will make it easier for iBuyers to enter markets in the North and South, according to home-value data platform Ownerly
by Marian McPherson Feb 28
Frank Lloyd Wright's Pappas House sells in St. Louis
Preservationist Michael Miner bought the home with plans to turn it into a museum
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties launches iBuyer
The Offer Optimizer service gives clients the opportunity to sell to an iBuyer, on the open market, or not even sell, all with the help of a local agent
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 28
The Real Word: What does iBuyer growth mean for agents?
Opinion
Plus, homebuyer confidence is up, and Keller Williams has released its new consumer app
by Byron Lazine Feb 28
IFoundAgent websites put the focus back on search, branding and agents
Phoenix-based but expanding to other Western cities, this practical, agent-focused website builder offers IDX websites, basic marketing and lead tracking tools
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 28
Inman News quiz: Think you're on top of the week's biggest 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 Feb 28
BridgeMLS to offer members voice services via Voiceter Pro
Voiceter Pro has partnered with a number of MLSs around the country and now has added Northern California's influential bridgeMLS to its lineup. Members can use both Google and Amazon smart speakers
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 27
Barbara Corcoran loses almost $400K in phishing scam
The 'Shark Tank' star and founder of The Corcoran Group lost the money after approving a fraudulent money transfer. She's just the latest victim in a growing trend
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 27
Young family loses life savings of $775K in escrow wire fraud scam
Kevin and Nicole Noar wired over the money for their dream house before realizing that someone had hacked their escrow information