Zillow's 'live offer' Zestimate launches in 20 markets
The move turns the Zestimate into an initial bid and is aimed at getting more consumers at the top of the funnel into the Zillow ecosystem
by Patrick Kearns Feb 25
Sellers choose 'buy-before-you-sell' offers 5X more than iBuyer offers
Bridge programs have lower service fees and alleviate seller worries about buying in an inventory-starved market, according to a new report from real estate tech firm Zavvie
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 25
Redfin CEO reveals iBuyers paid agents less in 2020
In Atlanta, iBuyers paid buyer's agents 3% in 2019. In the fourth quarter of 2020, that dropped to 2.5%
by Patrick Kearns Feb 24
CoStar revenue leaps to $1.7B, but profits take a hit
The company closed three acquisitions in 2020, and CEO Andrew Florance indicated during an earnings call that CoStar's buying spree is far from over
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 24
Mike DelPrete: The top threat to real estate portals
There is one significant risk — an achilles heel — to portals: They don’t control their inventory
by Mike DelPrete Feb 24
Gary Keller, Dave Liniger and the last of the real estate cowboys
Opinion
The mercurial Keller Williams founder Gary Keller still operates like a cowboy, running his sprawling global enterprise as he sees fit
by Brad Inman Feb 24
New-home sales show healthy gains in January
New-home sales jumped 4.3% on a monthly basis and 19.3% on an annual basis, according to data from the US Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 24
WATCH: Brad Inman's conversation with 2 top agents at Connect Now
Coldwell Banker agents Steve and Heather Ostrom joined Brad to discuss the 'mega trends' of today. Watch the full video here from last week's Connect Now
by Inman Feb 23
America's hottest neighborhoods: Bouldin Creek in Austin, Texas
Bouldin Creek has old homes, fun shops and a laid-back vibe. It's also right in the heart of one of America's buzziest cities
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 22
The power of choice
Opinion
The real estate industry's tight grip on the consumer, the listing and customer data is loosening as choices for the public continue to grow
by Brad Inman Feb 22
Zillow names new COO, aims for 'one-click nirvana'
Susan Daimler is stepping into the role of president while Jeremy Wacksman will continue on as chief operating officer in a bid to focus the company's 'end-to-end' experience
by Patrick Kearns Feb 22
The Real Word: Should you blame Zillow or your leaders?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Brad Inman’s reaction to Zillow acquiring ShowingTime, buyer's regret during the health crisis and fair housing policy regarding buyer letters
by Byron Lazine Feb 22
The Inman Handbook on showing management platforms
ShowingTime has dominated the showing management world for years, but after a recent acquisition, a handful of other players are crowding into the same space
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 22
WATCH: Zillow and ShowingTime live at Connect Now
If you missed yesterday's Connect Now, you missed Zillow's Errol Samuelson and ShowingTime's Mike Lane explaining what the tie-up of their two companies means for the industry and for agents. Watch it now
by Inman Feb 19
Annual home price growth reaches highest level since 2006
Increased buyer demand and low interest rates continue to push home values up in all 50 the largest US markets, according to Zillow's latest report
by Marian McPherson Feb 19