Zillow’s Samuelson: AI to create ‘once in a 200 years’ revolution

Zillow’s Errol Samuelson compared the rise of AI to the invention of the steam engine and encouraged real estate professionals to stay vigilant when it comes to technology. Continue reading

Realtor.com CEO: ‘Zillow took that crown off us — and I want it back’

During Inman Connect on Tuesday, Damian Eales, Realtor.com’s newly installed CEO, revealed the marching orders he’s received from Rupert Murdoch as he aim to scale the top of the portal game. Continue reading

$2B Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty broker partners with Side

San Clemente, California’s top broker, Doug Echelberger, and his team of seven agents has moved to Side, where it will operate as Inhabit Real Estate, according to an announcement on Tuesday. Continue reading

Opendoor rebounds with profitable Q2 despite steep revenue decline

The iBuying giant sold fewer homes and brought in less cash in Q2 2023 than it did during the same time in 2022, but it still managed to end up in the black to the tune of $23 million. Continue reading

Will Zillow’s Listing Showcase jolt agents with pay-per-listing pivot?

Zillow’s new product represents a new business model — from pay-per-lead to pay-per-listing — that mirrors the way profitable international peers monetize their market-leading positions. Continue reading

Zillow sees losses rise in Q2 thanks to ‘tough’ market

The company lost $38 million between April and June, though it did see revenue tick up slightly. Zillow also described 2023 as “crucial,” in a newly published earnings report. Continue reading

‘Empowered with great products,’ Zillow acquires Aryeo

Aryeo offers an online platform for managing real estate marketing media, founded by a trio of real estate photographers and media creatives. It will fall under ShowingTime+, according to Zillow. Continue reading

Even CoStar doesn’t think it will unseat Zillow, DelPrete argues

For all its bluster, CoStar Group likely doesn’t think it can overthrow Zillow to become real estate’s top portal, Mike DelPrete tells Intel. Here’s what the commercial real estate giant is really after. Continue reading

Team of rivals: Zillow, Redfin unite to share new construction listings

New construction listings on Zillow will now automatically be syndicated to Redfin. The companies believe the partnership will extend the reach of the homebuilders’ listings while aiding consumers. Continue reading

An ‘entire neighborhood’ for sale? Let’s unpack that viral TikTok video

A 35-home listing on Zillow has prompted debate over displacement and institutional investment — and pushback over a TikToker’s claim that an ‘entire neighborhood’ was about to hit the market. Continue reading