California Association of Realtors seeks innovators for competition

Winners could get $10K from CAR, as well as a marketing package and access to other resources from the trade organization. Continue reading

It ain’t over ’til it’s over: Jury’s still out on discounted real estate services

How do consumers find a transparent picture of what they’re getting when they sacrifice service over price? The short answer is that they don’t. The new business models may be winning over some segments of customers, but the overall war for their heart… Continue reading

EXp World Holdings names first chief marketing officer

EXp is promoting Mitch Robinson, the current senior vice president of marketing and communications, to the newly created position. Continue reading

Don’t let iBuyers scare you off! 5 strategies for handling the situation

Change in life and in business is a constant. The only way you can survive is to understand how the industry is changing and navigate based on your insights. Here are five fundamentals to keep in mind as our industry evolves. Continue reading

Zillow’s Zestimate now uses photos when valuing homes

The update relies on AI neural networks that can judge things like finishes and curb appeal. Continue reading

NYC law firm mulls class action lawsuit against Realogy

The New York City-based law firm that previously filed a class action lawsuit against Zillow is putting Realogy in its crosshairs. Continue reading

Nextdoor will now tell you how much your home is worth

Your Home, as the company is calling the new feature, is meant to be a landing space on Nextdoor’s website and app that shows users how much their home might be worth and how much they might earn if they sold it. In essence, Nextdoor is now providing u… Continue reading

How buyer’s agents must adapt to survive

Buyer’s agents must face some cold hard truths about what lies ahead for our industry and prepare to adapt their current business practices to thrive in the future. Here’s why. Continue reading

What advice would you give newbies? 8 tips from seasoned pros

What can a new agent do to adjust to the job as quickly as possible? Inman asked seasoned real estate professionals to give their top advice for newbie agents. Here’s what they said. Continue reading