Zillow: Colorado ‘commingling’ ruling a win for agents, consumers

In a new Op-ed, Zillow Senior Director of Broker Operations Matt Hendricks says that Zillow strongly supports updating policies like the one announced by REcolorado because they empower consumers and provide a more accessible, transparent picture of wh… Continue reading

When will buyers quit canceling contracts? Not yet, apparently

More buyers have been backing out of deals than at any time since the early weeks of the pandemic. And in July, that share ticked up again, according to a new report from Redfin. Continue reading

What happens to buyers’ agents if the bombshell lawsuit explodes?

Multiple lawsuits are challenging the way agents get paid. Inman asked experts what that means, and how the future of real estate might evolve as a result of changes to the commission structure. Continue reading

RentSpree calls on MLSs to include rentals, saying it would help agents

The company says the action would minimize delays for renters, increase efficiency of filling rentals, help agents earn commissions and build their pipelines and generally standardize the rental process over time. Continue reading

EXp hires new execs including former Remine CEO, cofounder

The virtual brokerage is bringing on Shoeb Ansari to serve as chief information officer, as well as former Remine CEO Leo Pareja to oversee affiliated services. Continue reading

The present (and future) of MLS regionalization

MLS regionalization offers a variety of benefits for real estate pros and their clients, whether in urban metroplexes or rural markets. Continue reading

BridgeMLS members able to pilot proptech in partnership with Openn

A mobile, transparency-in-transaction software company, Openn, has started a pilot program to test its platform with agents in the Golden State. Continue reading

Stop Googling ‘bubble’: Here’s why the news may be more positive than you think

Are we on the verge of another major real estate downturn? Two of America’s most notable real estate economists, Leslie Appleton-Young and John Tuccillo, weigh in with their predictions, and the news may be better than most people expect. Continue reading