RateMyAgent and Curated Social merge to form Renowned platform

The combined platform will channel verified reviews, past agent performance and hyperlocal market insights into content that will help agents build their digital reputation. Continue reading

Real partners with MAXA Designs on agent marketing platform

The co-branded marketing platform directly integrates with MLS property data and automatically delivers print and digital listing campaigns to agents via the firm’s AI-powered concierge, Leo CoPilot. Continue reading

Reffkin calls Christie’s deal the ‘blueprint’ for Anywhere

Despite hitting third-quarter records on several key metrics, Compass also faced substantial losses during this earnings season, largely due to the Anywhere transaction. CEO Robert Reffkin provided some clarity on that, and shared recent wins with AI. Continue reading

NAR weighs in on Zillow’s new ChatGPT integration

Without specifically saying whether or not the integration violated any IDX license agreements with multiple listing services, NAR said that each individual MLS should assess its own agreement with Zillow to ensure compliance. Continue reading

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

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

BrightMLS and proptech startup Ocusell launch joint venture

BrightMLS and Ocusell have launched a joint venture to co-develop and license their existing technology solutions, including Ocusell List+ and Bright Listing Manager. Continue reading

Brad Inman: ‘AI will be god-like,’ and other real estate predictions

The Inman founder recently shared why he’s excited about the future of AI — and talked about what he sees coming next for real estate. Continue reading

Las Vegas real estate pro finds pig’s head in mail after AI deal closing

A letter that accompanied the bloodied animal head sent to Agrippa CEO Blake Owens asserted that “‘AI’ is not going to replace brokers,” in a sign that it was likely sent by a broker who feels threatened by the new technology. Continue reading

Brad Inman to agents: AI will eliminate the great Clear Cooperation debate

The Inman News founder painted a picture at Inman Connect San Diego on Thursday of a future in which AI brings homes directly to consumers and makes the transaction easier and more joyful. Continue reading