Redfin calls on real estate websites to drop crime data

The company cited the real estate industry’s history of redlining, as well as the potential to reinforce racial bias, as reasons to abandon crime data on search portals and other websites. Continue reading

WATCH: Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman on his iBuyer growth skepticism

In a wide-ranging speech on the real estate market at Inman Connect Las Vegas, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman expressed skepticism about the potential growth of iBuying. Watch the entire presentation here. Continue reading

Opendoor plans to hire nearly 100 tech engineers in Canada

The new team members will be based in Toronto and will work on financial platforms and technology infrastructure. Continue reading

Pocket listings are still around, but the off-market landscape is evolving

Two years after the National Association of Realtors approved the Clear Cooperation Policy, pocket listings haven’t disappeared. But they remain hotly debated, and demand for off-market housing is as strong as ever. Continue reading

Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman ‘skeptical’ about iBuyer growth

Glenn Kelman said Wednesday at Inman Connect that many agents expect iBuyers to grow. He isn’t so convinced, but does see disintermediation as a real issue. Continue reading

3 moments that shaped the career of Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman 

From ditching medical school to hiring agents, Redfin’s CEO breaks down the moments that led him to become a successful leader. Read about the three moments that sharpened his leadership skills ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect Las Vegas. Continue reading

Redfin CEO, Zillow pour cold water on TikToker’s iBuyer theory

A recent viral video suggested iBuyers could jack up the prices of homes. But one expert called the theory “fairly conspiratorial,” and iBuyers themselves said they still have a tiny share of the market. Continue reading