Realtor.com campaign makes pitch for buyer representation

The campaign will roll out across print and digital media and comes against the backdrop of commission disruption and intense competition among portals. Continue reading

27% of agents are now considering joining new trade group: Intel

Ahead of the National Association of Realtors’ commission settlements Friday, some agents are reevaluating their memberships and considering the American Real Estate Association instead. Continue reading

EXp posts revenue uptick in Q4 — but not enough to turn a profit

The company best-known for its virtual brokerage brought in $983 million in revenue between October and December, even as a difficult market took a toll, according to Q4 earnings released Thursday. Continue reading

WATCH: Andy Florance takes aim at ‘Ziltorfin’ business tactics

CoStar Group founder and CEO Andy Florance called Zillow, Realtor.com and Redfin pushback against Homes.com traffic numbers “bait and switch” business tactics as he addressed criticism about Homes.com’s astronomical website traffic growth during the la… Continue reading

WATCH: OpenAI’s Adam Goldberg on developing AI clarity

A founding member of the company’s go-to-market team, Goldberg outlines what it takes to make ChatGPT and other AI-based platforms work for you and your real estate business. Continue reading

WATCH: Robert Reffkin talks portals, agents, the NYC subway

In a recent appearance at Inman Connect New York, the Compass CEO discussed his company’s ongoing industry dominance and came out in favor of Homes.com in the portal wars. Continue reading

WATCH: Ryan Serhant on real estate’s innovation problem

At Inman Connect New York, the SERHANT. founder and CEO issued a challenge to the real estate industry to innovate rather than react. Continue reading

WATCH: Anywhere’s sitting pretty after Sitzer | Burnett settlement

Find out why CEO Ryan Schneider sees the decision to settle as offering a “competitive advantage” for his company’s agents and brokers. Continue reading

Zillow revenue rises in Q4 as Barton touts portal’s ‘household name’

Despite a slower market, Zillow saw revenue from its residential, rental and mortgage business rise in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to an earnings call Tuesday. Continue reading