The Real Word: Should RE/MAX buy Redfin?

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, RE/MAX and Redfin are partnering up, and some think it’s just a matter of time before the bigger brokerage buys Redfin. Continue reading

Chatbot inventor offers behind-the-scenes look at tech

Austin, Texas-based inventor Michael Butcher designed a bot originally intended to help restaurants, auto mechanics and nail salons follow up with leads — but it turned into something more when he was asked by a real estate agent friend to develop an i… Continue reading

10 steps for creating a phenomenal buying experience

In an age where you have so much information literally at your fingertips, why do buyers still need a buyer’s agent? Your client experience is where your value lies. It’s yours to prove. Continue reading

Mystery solved? Kim Kardashian reveals how her crazy sink works

A week after a fleeting view of Kim Kardashian’s minimalist, basin-less bathroom sink lit up the internet, the reality star revealed the mystery behind its mechanics. Continue reading

Civil rights suit may force Zillow to make websites ADA accessible

Two consumers have filed a civil rights lawsuit against Zillow Group seeking to compel the company to make its websites accessible to people with visual disabilities. Continue reading

Zillow Offers opens Southwest hub, plans to add 160 new jobs

Zillow’s cut the ribbon Wednesday on a new southwest hub that will serve as the operations center for its year-old Zillow Offers platform. Continue reading

Coldwell Banker Bain ‘unleashes’ brand and tech refresh

Coldwell Banker Bain announced on Wednesday a full organizational change to support its agents with new technology, marketing and branding. Continue reading

Why are real estate agents still holding open houses alone?

The question has prompted a debate — including in a recent Facebook post with hundreds of comments — over how to safely welcome strangers into a property. Continue reading