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Agents OnDemand lets users hail agents like they’re Uber drivers

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The app lets homebuyers search for agents “on duty” in their area and connects them directly for showings and other business. Users pay nothing, agents pay $30 a month. Continue reading →

Are real estate’s giants ready for a stock market correction?

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As talk of a market correction looms, a look at the stock prices of Realogy, RE/MAX, Zillow and more. Continue reading →

Is Zillow scanning your Gmail for leads?

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A real estate agent was recently shocked and confused to learn that Zillow’s Premier Agent app was pulling manually entered leads from her Gmail account and prompting her to call leads she generated on her own.  Continue reading →

Zillow slapped with infringement lawsuit over ‘Rental Manager’ tool

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Cincinnati-based London Computer Systems filed a lawsuit against Zillow alleging its use of the term “Rental Manager” has resulted in unfair competition. Continue reading →

Redfin Estimate comes under fire for sudden price hikes

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Does Redfin Estimate artificially inflate the value of certain homes, or is it just incredibly accurate and sensitive to changing market conditions? The founder of a low-fee brokerage attempted to get to the bottom of the valuation tool and found some … Continue reading →

The essential guide to agent safety

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Simple tips from safety experts and agents on how to minimize risk, prepare for dangers and do the job safely. Continue reading →

How mergers, money and machines are reshaping real estate

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The real estate industry is a space ripe for change and disruption — from the way homes are bought and sold, to how people are paying and who’s doing that buying and selling. With change happening at such a torrid pace, it’s often hard to keep up, so w… Continue reading →