Zillow removes Matterport 3D home tours from its sites

The portal notified agents on Monday that CoStar declined to renew Matterport’s API agreement with Zillow, leading the portal remove Matterport 3D tours from its sites. Continue reading

A 7-home estate and a former talk show host’s Montecito hideaway among September’s priciest sales

Last month’s most expensive luxury home sales include an oceanfront showplace you just can’t build anymore and a celebrity ex-pat’s former residence. Continue reading

Bring your own baby: How I turned an open house into a baby rave

Agent and developer Claire O’Connor shares a strategy to help you lean into your listing’s character and design an open house that’s uniquely suited to the space and the needs of its potential buyer. Continue reading

What robot umpires teach real estate agents about their jobs

Summer Goralik explores the bittersweet symphony of robot umpires in baseball and AI in real estate — and why perfection still needs a human rhythm. Continue reading

5 adorable listings that let you live at the ocean for $425K or less

Wishing you could rewind the clock to summer vacation? These totally affordable beachy listings make it possible. Continue reading

An interactive look inside the new-inventory run that’s losing steam

In its recurring series of interactive maps and charts, Inman’s data team brings hyperlocal listing data to real estate agents and brokerage leaders. Continue reading

How 1 luxury agent livestreamed his way to listing an NBA star’s Texas mansion

When viral internet personality Kai Cenat called asking about a property outside of Erwin Nicholas’s market, he didn’t blink. The call led to him listing former San Antonio Spurs player Tony Parker’s 53-acre pad with a private waterpark included. Continue reading

How a 2008 bankruptcy fueled a top team leader’s comeback

On this episode, The One Team leader, Byron Lazine, shares his journey from submarine mechanic, to bankruptcy, to top Connecticut team leader and CEO of BAM. Continue reading

Buyer’s market now in doubt as new listings tank 7.3%

Zillow’s latest market report revealed a burgeoning seller retreat in August, as new listings dropped 7.3 percent in one month. However, there are still plenty of opportunities for buyers to make a deal, especially in the South. Continue reading

10 hot strategies to help sell your listings this fall

Trainer Bernice Ross shares 10 effective fall listing refresh strategies real estate agents can use to attract buyers, boost curb appeal and close more deals this season. Continue reading