Zillow Offers collapse is proof of the Zestimate’s inaccuracy

Bernice Ross has written about the inaccuracies of the Zestimate since it launched in 2006. Here, she outlines why Zillow’s decision to shut down its iBuying business is more than just a response to the extreme volatility of the Zestimate, but rather a… Continue reading

How agents use encrypted apps to scout off-market listings

Agents, investors and developers are using Telegram and Facebook’s free, encrypted instant messaging and voice-over-IP service to network and find off-market listings. Continue reading

WATCH: Compass CEO Robert Reffkin in conversation with Brad Inman

In this complete interview from Inman Connect Las Vegas, the Compass CEO discusses his company’s approach to technology and why brokers need to make decisions with the next decade in mind. Continue reading

Why this Keller Williams team leader is betting big on the company’s future

The line between brokerages and large expansion teams is already blurry, but they can co-exist. Here’s why expansion team leader Adam Hergenrother is investing in the future of Keller Williams’ teams with the rebrand to Livian and further growth invest… Continue reading

The Force lives on in this $11.5M new build in Florida

The 15-bedroom, 19-bathroom mansion outside of Orlando, Florida, may look like the typical multimillion dollar home from the outside, but it conceals an extensive “Star Wars”-themed loft area within. Continue reading

West + Main acquires Oregon-based Fred Real Estate Group

The acquisition will grow Colorado-based West + Main Homes by more than 130 agents. The deal is set to be finalized by the end of 2021. Continue reading

Compass hires new sales executive from Brown Harris Stevens

Fritz Frigan most recently worked as an executive vice president at the New York City-based brokerage Brown Harris Stevens. Continue reading

WATCH: Brad Inman urges agents to embrace the future

Inman founder Brad Inman shares how venture capitalists and tech giants have changed the industry and what agents can do to stay relevant in the future. Continue reading