‘Departmentalizing’ a brokerage can boost everyone’s productivity

‘We build a foundation, a structure, that agents build their business on top of,’ one real estate executive explained Tuesday during an Inman Connect Las Vegas panel. Continue reading

Zavvie revamps iBuyer comparison tool for brokerages

Real estate tech startup zavvie is revamping its proprietary iBuyer comparison tool to gear it toward easy brokerage implementation.  Continue reading

iBuyer startup wants to give Realtors a cut of investment properties

To raise the last half needed to close on a $6.5 million multifamily condo, Commersh is now offering Realtors a unique incentive to bring in co-investors: a 2 percent cut of any investment money that one of their investor clients puts into the project…. Continue reading

Compass COO talks massive shakeup and her ‘constantly evolving’ job

Maëlle Gavet spoke at length with Inman about the results of Compass’ technology push, her working relationship with Robert Reffkin, the departure of multiple executives and what exactly Compass has accomplished. Continue reading

Don’t let iBuyers scare you off! 5 strategies for handling the situation

Change in life and in business is a constant. The only way you can survive is to understand how the industry is changing and navigate based on your insights. Here are five fundamentals to keep in mind as our industry evolves. 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

The essential guide to investment properties

It’s a huge industry, and one that represents an opportunity for agents. But it’s also a field with quirks, culture, sub-categories and methodologies. Continue reading