8 smart-home features buyers will want in 2019

Research shows that buyers want — and are willing to pay more for — smart-home features. Here are the top eight you should know inside and out. Continue reading

Zillow stock on the rise as board members double down

After nosediving following the release of its lower-than-expected third-quarter results, Zillow stock is on the rebound and two of its board members are doubling down on the Seattle-based real estate technology company.  Continue reading

Buyside uses buyer data to help agents win more listings

The data company analyzes buyer data for agents to use in seller lead generation and listing presentations, integrates with CRMs and business platforms and provides graphics such as heat maps. Continue reading

How to market a listing from staging to social media

Regular Inman contributor Christy Murdock Edgar talks all things marketing with Interior Marketing Group (IMG) founder and CEO Cheryl Eisen in this q-and-a session that’s full of insights for agents and brokers. Continue reading

Opendoor files for $300M ‘property acquisition fund’

The offering differs from the sort of funding that Opendoor — a so-called “iBuyer” that uses technology to quickly buy and resell homes — has publicly filed for in the past, appearing to mark a bid by the firm to finance property purchases in a new way… Continue reading

New platform helps brokerages launch short-term rental programs

‘Powered by Rentl’ is an end-to-end backend platform that enables brokerages to launch branded short-term rental programs for homeowners. Continue reading

Is Luxury Presence the website advantage you need to win more high-end listings?

The luxe property website firm provides top agents with gleaming, head-turning websites designed specifically to give the confidentiality required to pitch $25 million listings. Continue reading

Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals for every type of agent

Inman has compiled a list of the best sales for agents, whether you’re just starting out in the industry or a seasoned pro with a taste for extravagance. Continue reading