Real estate is at a ‘tipping point,’ analyst says

Traditional models shouldn’t be fully counted out, but they need to change, according to John Campbell. He’s downgraded Realogy’s target share price from $16 per share to $8 per share and lowered RE/MAX’s target stock price from $45 per share to $37 pe… Continue reading

Redfin says it’s fixing regulatory issue with agent-free service

Both Redfin and the Massachusetts Board indicated that they are working together to resolve the disclosure issue. Continue reading

Redfin CEO talks iBuyer strategy, MLSs and more ahead of ICLV

Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman hopped on a call with Inman to discuss some of his company’s latest news and preview his comments for the upcoming Inman Connect in Las Vegas, where he’ll be speaking on the main stage. Continue reading

Massachusetts Association of Realtors names new CEO

The MAR executive committee appointed Theresa Hatton, formerly of the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors, after a 5.5-month search. Continue reading

The Real Word: Redfin and RE/MAX break up

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, after a two-month partnership, Redfin and RE/MAX have ended their deal.  Continue reading

Redfin’s new agent-free service hits regulatory snag

Redfin Direct, a pilot program that allows consumers to make direct offers on homes listed by real estate brokerage Redfin online without being represented by a buyer’s agent, is violating a regulation regarding agency disclosure, according to a Massac… Continue reading

Best friends 4ever? Redfin strikes deal with Zillow to list in 4 cities

Long-time rivals Zillow and Redfin have finally made peace — over one issue at least — and struck a deal that allows the former to directly host the latter’s listings in four U.S. cities. Continue reading

The Real Word: CEO addresses new Redfin Direct option

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman addresses Redfin Direct’s new option. Continue reading

BREAKING: RE/MAX and Redfin end exclusive partnership after 2 months

RE/MAX and Redfin are ending their nascent referral partnership after Redfin introduced a new platform last week that would allow consumers without buyers’ agents to make offers on Redfin-listed homes in Boston.  Continue reading

READ: Redfin CEO’s letter to buyer’s agents

Following the announcement of Redfin Direct, a new service that will enable buyers to make offers on Redfin-listed homes through the company’s website without agents, here’s CEO Glenn Kelman’s response to concerns. Continue reading