Masks, politics and our great divide: Why we need to change course now

Brad Inman can’t recall a time when we all were so righteously indignant. Name calling, picking petty fights and silent judgement are the name of the game. It’s time to bridge the divide. Continue reading

‘For sale by owner’ homes hit 40-year low. Is it even worth the effort?

Most homeowners who forego an agent are selling to someone they know, leaving a small group that fends for themselves on the open market, several new reports reveal. Continue reading

$1M Zestimate on Santa Claus’ home is spot on, according to agents

Santa’s charming rustic-modern cabin is now worth more than $1 million according to Zillow’s Zestimate tool, a whopping 19 percent increase in value since the last holiday season. Continue reading

The biggest questions and answers about portals ditching crime data

Redfin, Trulia and realtor.com have all vowed to not use crime data going forward. The companies’ stands are now prompting a debate in the industry. Continue reading

Zillow-owned Trulia will ditch crime data beginning in 2022

The announcement comes days after realtor.com and Redfin also revealed plans to avoid crime data, with the latter company calling on others to follow suit. Continue reading

New court ruling is both victory and defeat for NAR and REX

Discount brokerage’s antitrust claims survive after judge concludes REX “plausibly alleges that Zillow changed its websites because of NAR’s rules.” Continue reading

Zillow debuts collaborative SharePlay search feature

SharePlay will let users search listings with friends and family, and is meant to turn the experience of searching Zillow into a “game sport.” Continue reading

Better, brawls and Zillow’s misfire: Brad Inman says it’s just the start

Anger is one reaction to shattered expectations, but you can’t pick a fight with an unforgiving market. These days, everyone’s fighting their own fears, Inman Publisher Brad Inman writes. Continue reading

Opendoor vs. Zillow: Pricing is a ‘competitive advantage for iBuyers’

A comparison of Zillow Offers and Opendoor highlights the critical importance of pricing in iBuying. There’s an understated elegance in the detail; it’s not just buying low and selling high. But what makes for a successful pricing operation? Continue reading