Biden administration lays out bold plan to combat appraisal bias

The five-point plan seeks to make the appraisal industry more accountable, arm consumers with assistance, prevent algorithmic bias, cultivate a more diverse appraisal industry, and leverage federal data to benefit research and policymaking. Continue reading

Accurate Group acquires broker price opinions provider

EMerge will operate as a standalone division, leveraging Accurate Group’s property inspection technology and deepening its nationwide broker network. Continue reading

Sellers putting faith in their Zestimate? 4 steps for getting real on price

We’ve all encountered the sellers who think their Zestimate is the last word on pricing. Here’s the proven four-step plan Carl Medford’s team uses at listing appointments to help bring sellers back to reality and win the listing. Continue reading

Accurate Group acquires Coast to Coast Title & Escrow

The deal expands Accurate Group’s presence in the Southeast and strengthens its national title insurance and closing capabilities. Continue reading

Do iBuyers make fair market offers?

To fulfill their strategies and build a viable business that makes money, iBuyers will need to operate walled gardens under their control. Continue reading

Nextdoor’s latest funding round gets big boost from Bond

The growing social network announced in May it had raised $123 million, but that round ended up closing on Monday with $170 million. Continue reading

Zillow’s Zestimate now uses photos when valuing homes

The update relies on AI neural networks that can judge things like finishes and curb appeal. Continue reading

Nextdoor will now tell you how much your home is worth

Your Home, as the company is calling the new feature, is meant to be a landing space on Nextdoor’s website and app that shows users how much their home might be worth and how much they might earn if they sold it. In essence, Nextdoor is now providing u… Continue reading

10 trends agents need to know in a shifting market

As a real estate agent in a turning market, what do you need to know to put your success first? Joe Rand and Katie Kossev go through their top 10 onstage at Inman Connect New York. Continue reading

CoreLogic home valuations to get machine learning boost

CoreLogic has inked a deal with Pushpin, a company whose platform can automatically pick out property parcel information from aerial imagery. Continue reading