Zillow: Our iBuyer offers are nearly the same as traditional offers

A year and a half after Zillow began buying houses with cash, the online real estate giant says that its instant iBuyer offers are nearly the same as what sellers can get on the open market. Continue reading

Compass makes major changes to its stock option program

Compass is shifting from offering equity stock options to restricted stock units, which are often viewed as a way for companies to keep talent they recruit. Continue reading

Bright MLS: Pocket listing ban won’t hurt discount brokerages

Bright MLS is facing resistance to a new policy that bans pocket listings, but it said Tuesday the rule will still let discount brokerages customize commission offers. Continue reading

Compass goes global with India tech hub, adds Amazon veteran

The well-funded brokerage is opening a tech hub in Hyderbad’s HITEC City and plans to add 200 jobs in product and engineering. Continue reading

Compass goes global with India tech hub, adds Amazon veteran

The well-funded brokerage is opening a tech hub in Hyderbad’s HITEC City and plans to add 200 jobs in product and engineering. Continue reading

Discounter Assist-2-Sell joins Compass in opposing Bright MLS pocket listing ban

The ongoing battle over pocket listings is continuing to intensify, with discount brokerage Assist-2-Sell now joining Compass in opposing a new off-market listing ban from Bright MLS. Continue reading

EXp Realty becomes latest brokerage to offer healthcare plan

EXp Realty is partnering with Clearwater Benefits, an 18-month-old, Texas-based insurance startup for independent contractors. Continue reading

Stick the landing: the right way to rebrand

Are you losing sleep over the tired look of your brand? Do you lose even more sleep wrestling with how to improve your look? Starting tonight, you can rest easy – I have some advice. As the chief marketing officer for Coldwell Banker, I have the privil… Continue reading

This entrepreneur shows how real estate can be a positive force in urban communities

Here’s the story of how entrepreneur Bo Menkiti got into the real estate business to improve his neighborhood and how he’s managed to replicate the model. Continue reading

RE/MAX hints acquisitions could fuel premium tech add-ons

In the company’s Q3 earnings call, executives revealed in the future that bolt-on acquisitions could add premium paid services to its free tech platform. Continue reading