RentSpree, C.A.R. to offer rental management courses for agents

RentSpree and the California Association of Realtors — the state’s largest real estate trade group — are set to offer three classes to agents interested in earning a certificate in rental management. Continue reading

Bright becomes first multiple listing service to hire a chief data officer

Thomas Morgan’s appointment aims to “redefine what it means to be an MLS” and falls in line with other high-profile hires this year that are also at least somewhat unusual for an MLS. Continue reading

40% of Americans eye a move, but many feel ‘priced out’ for now

Cost-of-living, cramped quarters and even politics are all top of mind for people considering a move in the coming years, a new Harris Poll reveals. Continue reading

Zillow’s VRX acquisition reveals why the portal can’t be dismissed

Never on the defensive for too long, Zillow’s strategy, Brad Inman writes, is to secure its position as the leading listing service and digitize everything — as the rest of the industry sputters. Continue reading

Zillow acquires VRX Media in big bid to bolster ShowingTime+

Zillow said VRX’s aerial drone photography, virtual staging, 3D tours and high-definition photography will enhance ShowingTime+, its home showing scheduling platform. Continue reading

7 types of real estate agents this market will crush

The real estate market has changed, and there will be agents who will not survive the current market environment. Are you nimble enough to make the adjustments needed? Here’s a list of the types of real estate agents this market will crush and how to a… Continue reading

Surveys show impact of mortgage ‘lock-in effect’ on seller psychology

Harris Poll finds 71 percent of Americans would be hesitant to move due to economic uncertainty over concerns, such as interest rates, inflation or a recession. Continue reading

The top 10 friendliest US cities for first-time homebuyers right now

What’s the matter with Kansas? Not a thing as Wichita shot to the top of Zillow’s analysis of the 10 friendliest cities for first-time homebuyers on Thursday. Midwestern cities fared well overall. Continue reading