Zillow launches ‘Zillow Surfing 2.0’ nationwide to automate floor plans

Zillow is branding around the idea of “Zillow Surfing,” the consumer habit of using the site’s extensive listing content as a time-killer and a way to scroll through what else is out there. Continue reading

They’re gunning for your commissions: 7 reasons not to despair

Despite all of the platforms and tech companies coming for real estate agent commissions, transactions hinge on the expertise of Realtors. Trainer and author Bernice Ross offers strategies for making the most of the opportunities the market offers righ… Continue reading

In earnings twist, most real estate companies avoided the worst in Q2

Despite a quickly slowing market in the second quarter, many of the dozen or more real estate companies that posted earnings last week managed to turn a profit and stave off ruin. Continue reading

‘Consolidation is a natural maturation of this industry’: Bauer

Jason Gesing, York Baur, Sara Bonert and Greg Robertson gathered on the Inman Connect stage in Las Vegas to work through their issues with industry consolidation in the technology sector. Continue reading

Premier Agent dips as Zillow hangs on to modest Q2 profit

Market headwinds pushed Zillow Q2 revenues down 23 percent to $1 billion. Despite the declines, Zillow is pushing forward with major initiatives including a new partnership with former rival Opendoor. Continue reading

Zillow and Opendoor team up to provide cash offers to consumers

The partnership pairs two of the most polarizing companies in the housing business, and comes less than a year after Zillow began ending its own iBuying efforts. Continue reading

DelPrete: Opendoor is ‘playing the long game,’ should survive downturn

Despite a softening market and a recent FTC fine, Mike DelPrete described Opendoor as well-managed and in possession of enough cash to thrive for years to come, at Inman Connect Las Vegas. Continue reading

FTC fines Opendoor $62M for allegedly ‘tricking’ consumers

Regulators with the Federal Trade Commission on Monday accused the iBuyer of “cheating” and “tricking” consumers. Opendoor disagrees with the allegations but has agreed to settle the case. Continue reading

These are the 10 states where homes are taking the longest to sell

Homes in New York state take an average of 130 days to both get an offer and then close a deal. That’s longer than anywhere else in the U.S., according to a new study from online bank Tangerine.ca. Continue reading