How tech-forward brokers are meeting changing consumer expectations with a faster, more efficient transaction experience

In the above session from Connect Now, Joe Kazzoun of dotloop leads a panel discussion that dives into the new paradigm of changing consumer expectations and how agents, teams, brokers and transaction coordinators can better deliver upon those needs. Continue reading

Zillow in 2022: How one of the biggest names in real estate recovers from its biggest stumble

Zillow started 2021 ascendant but finished by bowing out of iBuying. The coming year will test the portal’s ability to pivot. Continue reading

From hate speech to antitrust: The year in MLSs and associations

2021 came with Realtor misbehavior, rising legal and regulatory scrutiny and MLSs becoming tech investors after Zillow’s acquisition of ShowingTime. Continue reading

Instashowing partners with Rhode Island Association of Realtors

Instashowing, a company that specializes in top-of-transaction technology, has announced the formal partnership with the Rhode Island Association of Realtors to provide its showing management tools to more than 6,000 members. Continue reading

How agents can take advantage of the Zillow-DPR deal

Zillow’s move into the down payment assistance space will be a boon to buyers struggling to save for a house. The benefits assistance can bring to homeowners are huge. The question is whether you will you seize this opportunity to grow your business. Continue reading

Redfin in 2022: Does slow and steady ultimately win the race?

Redfin is an iBuyer, a brokerage and a portal. But the company is also known for taking a more conservative approach to growth than some rivals. Continue reading

Zillow listings now link buyers with down-payment assistance info

The Seattle-based home portal has added a new listing feature that connects a buyer with details about down-payment programs in their area. Continue reading

Ex-Zillow exec Jay Thompson launches AgentLoop listing app

Available on iOS and Google Play, AgentLoop enables agents to share listings and get real-time feedback on those listings all in one place. Continue reading

Redfin calls on real estate websites to drop crime data

The company cited the real estate industry’s history of redlining, as well as the potential to reinforce racial bias, as reasons to abandon crime data on search portals and other websites. Continue reading

Win the winter sales slowdown with these 5 cozy real estate listing tips

Sellers who highlight their home’s coziest winter features can stand out in what is traditionally considered a slower time for sales, according to a new analysis from Zillow released Monday. Continue reading