The Real Word: Does listing feedback really matter?
Opinion
This week, Bryon and Nicole discuss if listing feedback actually matters, the surge of coworking spaces during COVID and the biggest listing cliches agents are guilty of using (and reusing).
by Byron Lazine Sep 3
The homebuyer in 2021? Middle-aged, married and college educated
Zillow Group's 2021 Consumer Housing Trends Report breaks down what buyers looked like in 2021, what they wanted most and how that compared to previous years
Zillow releases e-book to help kids with stress of moving
The book follows a young girl named Iris, as she goes through a move alongside her parents and friends. Sale proceeds will go to Covenant House, a nonprofit that helps homeless youth
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 31
How this all-female brokerage leapt to the top of Charleston's market
Maison Real Estate has only been around since 2019, but innovative marketing tactics and services have made it a force to be reckoned with in South Carolina
by Libertina Brandt Aug 31
Roofstock acquires property management platform Great Jones
With the acquisition of Great Jones, Roofstock will now be able to support the full lifecycle of single-family property investment for owners
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 30
The Real Word: Is the eviction crisis really overblown?
Opinion
This week, Bryon and Nicole discuss how the eviction crisis is more "clickbait" than we may think, if HOA and condo boards is good for business and an MTV show that's making a comeback
by Byron Lazine Aug 27
Zillow's agent revenue lead on realtor.com is slipping: Mike DelPrete
Opinion
The lead may have slipped, but the truth is that both companies are extracting more revenue from agents than ever before
by Mike DelPrete Aug 23
Zillow sharpens Rent Zestimate for homeowners
The refreshed Rent Zestimate has a 5% greater accuracy rate than its previous rendition, according to Zillow
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 23
How to flip a Zillow listing for free
In a tutorial video, Chris Jones, the co-founder of Guerilla Realty, explained how agents can use FSBO listings on Zillow to get leads
by Libertina Brandt Aug 20
Even before the pandemic, rents weren’t expected to rise this high
Rent prices were 9% higher in July than at the same time last year, evidence of a rental market recovery in full swing
by Daniel Houston Aug 20
The Real Word: Is Zillow's ShowingTime deal fraught with competition issues?
Opinion
This week, Bryon and Nicole discuss whether Zillow is potentially becoming a monopoly and go over a list of things to do before selling a home and real estate tips from Kim Kardashian
by Byron Lazine Aug 20
Keller Williams hires former eXp, Zillow exec to oversee iBuying
Raymond 'RJ' Jones will spearhead both Keller Offers, the company's iBuying program, and Keller Manage, a soon-to-launch program that'll provide home maintenance services
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 19
Lawmakers urge investigation into Zillow acquisition of ShowingTime
Rep. Ken Buck and Sen. Mike Lee, ranking members of the House and Senate antitrust subcommittees, have asked the FTC to 'closely examine competition issues' in real estate
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 16
A monument to spite, Boston’s ‘Skinny House’ hits market at $1.2M
For the right buyer, the almost impossibly narrow building offers a piece of Boston history and a surprising 1,165 square feet of space
by Daniel Houston Aug 13
How agents can tap into the 'gold mine' of divorce listings
Forget about expired and FSBO listings — if agents can successfully and consistently land divorce listings, their business will boom
by Libertina Brandt Aug 12