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Realogy, Sotheby’s partner to purchase Concierge Auctions

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The real estate conglomerate and auction house have joined forces to acquire luxury home marketplace Concierge Auctions for an undisclosed amount. Continue reading →

Mortgage tech startup SimpleNexus to be acquired by nCino for $1.2B

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Deal provides cloud banking solutions provider, nCino, with an entry point to $4 billion U.S. point-of-sale mortgage market. Continue reading →

The Agency launches its 25th franchise in Denver

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The franchise will be the brokerage’s second in Colorado, and will be led by Kacey Bingham and Jared Blank, formerly of LIV Sotheby’s International Realty. Continue reading →

Los Angeles wants to ban iBuying

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Amid an ongoing housing shortage and rapid price appreciation, Los Angeles city lawmakers are now searching for ways to thwart iBuyers in their city. Continue reading →

ShowingTime rolls out new safety, video tools

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ShowingTime, a widely used home showing management platform that Zillow purchased earlier this year, announced Friday that it is rolling out several new features related to things such as agent safety and video tours. Continue reading →

Multiple law firms investigating Zillow for potential securities fraud

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The investigations — which are relatively common after a company discloses very bad news — are a response to Zillow’s announcement that it will end its iBuying business. Continue reading →

Inman Top 5: The biggest stories of the week Nov. 6-12, 2021

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Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories of the week, according to Inman website visitors. Continue reading →

Tennessee MLS Realtracs debuts new showing service

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Realtracs Showings comes amid an ongoing race to build alternatives to ShowingTime, which Zillow acquired earlier this year. Continue reading →

Keller Williams launches referral, training program for military members

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As the nation observes Veterans Day, Keller Williams has launched KW Military, a business and networking community for agents who are on active duty, veterans or those who have spouses in the armed forces. Agents will have access to training, coaching,… Continue reading →

North Carolina Regional MLS expands footprint

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The multiple listing service is teaming up with the Albemarle Area Association of Realtors, which will extend its reach to dozens of new cities and towns in North Carolina. Continue reading →