Zillow’s ChatGPT integration sets off alarm bells for industry leaders

There were strong reactions this week to Zillow’s integration with ChatGPT, with some leaders claiming the portal had violated IDX licensing rules. But Zillow maintains it did its due diligence and is not handing over MLS data to OpenAI. Continue reading

How agents like Ryan Serhant build businesses on social media

Social media is as important today as it ever has been for real estate agents. In recent months, Inman spoke with agents succeeding on multiple platforms. Now all their tips are gathered in one place, with a few more from SERHANT. CEO Ryan Serhant. Continue reading

Majority of Americans now use AI to learn about the housing market

Despite incorporating the use of AI more and more in their market research, most Americans still see the real estate agent as the best resource when it comes to buying and selling, a new study by Realtor.com says. Continue reading

How the government shutdown is impacting real estate

As the shutdown continues, the real estate industry will also increasingly feel the ripple effects. Housing data, mortgage rates, federally-backed home loans, flood insurance and the Washington, D.C., housing market are all already starting to feel the… Continue reading

What’s next for Compass-Anywhere? Latter & Blum’s deal offers hints

The Compass name has largely overtaken Latter & Blum branding, but otherwise, the brokerage is still very much in the midst of a smooth transition to Compass’s systems, agents said. Continue reading

CoStar says Zillow ‘always ready to play the victim’ in latest response

CoStar Group has filed an opposition letter in response to Zillow signaling its forthcoming filing of a motion to dismiss in a lawsuit over CoStar-copyrighted images. Continue reading

How 1 luxury agent livestreamed his way to listing an NBA star’s Texas mansion

When viral internet personality Kai Cenat called asking about a property outside of Erwin Nicholas’s market, he didn’t blink. The call led to him listing former San Antonio Spurs player Tony Parker’s 53-acre pad with a private waterpark included. Continue reading

Man attacks real estate agent at vacant property outside LA

On Thursday night, police responded to a report in the 1200 block of Butterfly Way in Banning, California, over an assault with a deadly weapon. The unidentified agent was under the impression the property was vacant, and had to go to the hospital. Continue reading

Jason Oppenheim respects the Compass deal, but says he’s ‘not happy about it’

The Oppenheim Group owner shared thoughts on the state of the market and was jazzed up about upcoming seasons of “Selling Sunset” and “Selling the OC.” Continue reading

Here’s why price cuts are sweeping the country

Reports released on Thursday by Redfin and Realtor.com show that homesellers are increasingly motivated to sell, especially in lower price ranges and on single-family homes. Continue reading