Zillow stocks plunge as competing iBuyers hang steady amid chaos

Thirty minutes into trading on Wednesday, Zillow Group’s stock was down about 16.6 percent to around $70.55 per share. Continue reading

EXp Realty tallies sixth straight record-breaking quarter in Q3

EXp World Holdings, parent company of eXp Realty, shared third-quarter 2021 earnings results Wednesday. The company raked in $1.1 billion in revenue as its agent count grew 82 percent. Continue reading

What should Zillow do with its homes after its iBuyer closes?

On Tuesday, Zillow announced that it would shutter Zillow Offers, its embattled iBuyer program. With plans to unload 7,000 homes at an estimated $2.8 billion, Inman wants to know if there’s another way out. Continue reading

5 tips for building your 2022 marketing budget

If you want to develop a strategic (and effective) marketing budget for 2022, there are several important factors you need to consider. From creating markers for measurement to starting your planning early, here are a few tips that’ll come in handy. Continue reading

It’s all about Indie Brokers this November at Inman

This month, we’ll delve into what’s working — and what’s not — for indies in 2021, with an eye toward next year too. Stay with us to find out insights from top brokers and how you can grow your business with just as much success. Continue reading

$177M Malibu home sale sets new California record

The sale of fashion mogul Serge Azria’s 7-acre property in Malibu, California, for $177 million, has set a new record in the golden state. The buyer was venture capitalist Marc Andreessen. Continue reading

What real estate agents need to know about soundproofing

Nobody likes unwanted, distracting noise, and every property can benefit from soundproofing to some degree, particularly in multifamily dwellings. Here’s what you need to know about soundproofing options so you can better serve your clients. Continue reading

5 ways experienced brokers can help new agents gain confidence

A new agent will be most successful when they approach every aspect of the job with confidence. As a leader, you can help rookies find their feet and grow that confidence by providing valuable advice, encouragement and motivation. Continue reading

Listing ‘mafias,’ the Amazon of real estate and other Connect standouts

This year’s highlights included the escalation of a Zillow-CoStar cold war, warnings that the market could turn and countless tips for agents who want to thrive in any kind of market. Continue reading