‘Zero Days on Market’: New study highlights controversial metric

While brokers see the study as reason to re-evaluate NAR’s pocket listing policy, MLSs push back on the study’s conclusions, pointing to a hot market. This is the third story in a five-part series. Continue reading

LoanDepot building purchase loan business as rising rates stunt refis

Joint ventures with homebuilders and referral relationships with real estate agents are helping fuel loanDepot’s partner channel. Continue reading

What should Zillow do with its homes after its iBuyer closes?

On Tuesday, Zillow announced that it would shutter Zillow Offers, its embattled iBuyer program. With plans to unload 7,000 homes at an estimated $2.8 billion, Inman wants to know if there’s another way out. Continue reading

Be a better buyer’s agent: 6 steps for an exceptional client experience

Buyers need a competent agent who follows a system that ensures that all essential details are systematically handled effectively and promptly. Here’s a step-by-step system that’ll make you a hero in your buyers’ eyes. Continue reading

Microsoft ups cloud capabilities for mortgage lenders

Microsoft is bolstering its cloud capabilities with a new offering tailored to meeting the privacy, security and regulatory compliance needs of financial services companies. Continue reading

Zillow sees revenue tick up as tension mounts over iBuyer fallout

The popular portal raked in $1.7 billion during the third quarter of 2021, though it also lost $328 million — much of it from iBuying. Continue reading

Tech takeaways from Inman Connect: Mortgage’s evolution, betting on iBuyers and more

Technology was a central theme at Inman Connect Las Vegas, dominating conversations about indie brokerages, new mortgage providers, iBuying and more. Here’s what you need to know. Continue reading

Opendoor plans to hire nearly 100 tech engineers in Canada

The new team members will be based in Toronto and will work on financial platforms and technology infrastructure. Continue reading