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Interest in 3D tours explodes on Zillow, especially for rentals

By Patrick Kearns | April 3, 2020 - 1:23 pm |April 3, 2020 Uncategorized

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With in-person real estate activity banned or limited in many markets, agents are taking to Zillow’s 3D tours feature. Continue reading →

A comprehensive guide to industry resources for real estate agents

By Patrick Kearns | April 1, 2020 - 8:50 pm |April 21, 2020 Uncategorized

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Real estate companies, trade groups and government agencies are offering resources amid the pandemic. This is Inman’s attempt to compile them all in one guide that will be updated daily. Continue reading →

Redfin is increasing agents’ fixed pay during market slowdown

By Patrick Kearns | March 26, 2020 - 8:46 pm |March 26, 2020 Uncategorized

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Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman will take no salary for the rest of 2020 to help offset some of the cost. Continue reading →

How prop tech companies are stepping up for agents during coronavirus crisis

By Craig C. Rowe | March 26, 2020 - 4:40 pm |March 26, 2020 Uncategorized

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A number of big-name prop tech companies are taking on the COVID-19 downturn head-on by extending discounts, deferring payments and holding educational webinars to help the agent community. Continue reading →

StreetEasy suspends ‘days on market’ display

By Patrick Kearns | March 24, 2020 - 8:52 pm |March 24, 2020 Uncategorized

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The Zillow-owned search portal is making changes to listing displays as the real estate industry slows down in New York, the epicenter of the country’s coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading →

How real estate portals are reacting amid the coronavirus pandemic

By Mike DelPrete | March 24, 2020 - 5:56 pm |March 24, 2020 Uncategorized

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As the coronavirus pandemic and the associated impact upon global economies spreads, the world’s leading real estate portals are all making big moves in response. Continue reading →

Realogy is the latest to suspend iBuying

By Patrick Kearns | March 24, 2020 - 2:56 pm |March 24, 2020 Uncategorized

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The company’s RealSure program is suspending all cash offers at this time. Continue reading →

Zillow CEO: ‘There’s no coronavirus playbook’

By Patrick Kearns | March 24, 2020 - 1:09 pm |March 24, 2020 Uncategorized

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Rich Barton laid out plans to cut 25 percent of quarterly expenses by pausing hiring, cutting marketing, halting homebuying and reducing discretionary spending. Continue reading →

Offerpad is the latest iBuyer to pause new home purchases

By Patrick Kearns | March 23, 2020 - 8:10 pm |March 23, 2020 Uncategorized

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Following in the footsteps of Redfin, Zillow and Opendoor, Offerpad has temporarily stopped making offers on homes due to safety concerns. Continue reading →

Zillow suspends homebuying in all 24 Zillow Offers markets

By Patrick Kearns | March 23, 2020 - 12:43 pm |March 23, 2020 Uncategorized

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Zillow CEO Rich Barton cited safety concerns and said the company plans to fully resume iBuying once health concerns pass. Continue reading →