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Zillow’s new take on listing photos: The Real Word

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This week, hosts Byron Lazine and Nicole White are talking about Zillow’s acquisition of VRX Media, the hottest housing markets for 2023 and topics from left, middle and right. Continue reading →

We must keep moving forward: The Respect for Marriage Act and agent advocacy for LGBTQ+ people

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Society is speaking loudly in its desire for LGBTQ+ people to be accepted and protected. Our national government leaders are hearing it – and they acted. Continue reading →

With Compass as North Star, new brokerages break free of legacy models

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There is proof that some good is emerging from the industry boat race that Compass created. Its wide, frothing wake helped other alternative brokerage messages reach the surface, and agents are responding to it. Continue reading →

I want to put some of the reality back into realty

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Broker and real estate expert Teresa Boardman feels it is time to put the real back into real estate. The average transaction isn’t typically camera-ready. When things get real, real quick in real estate she says that we need to leave the drama on TV w… Continue reading →

Two key charts to make sense of the crazy US housing market

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Media headlines focusing on a pending US housing market crash are based on limited data that’s skewed by the outsized 2021 numbers. Mike DelPrete offers two charts to help you consistently refocus on market realities. Continue reading →

Expect more high-profile executive shakeups — and golden parachutes

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This month, Coldwell Banker CEO M. Ryan Gorman and Opendoor CEO Eric Wu relinquished their chief executive posts. Inman founder Brad Inman envisions a cold winter ahead. Continue reading →

Zillow’s VRX acquisition reveals why the portal can’t be dismissed

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Never on the defensive for too long, Zillow’s strategy, Brad Inman writes, is to secure its position as the leading listing service and digitize everything — as the rest of the industry sputters. Continue reading →

Moving hub Relocator’s intentions are good, but the competition’s are better: Tech Review

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Relocator is a moving concierge service that helps agents help their clients get settled in their new place. It helps them track their pending move date, find vendor discounts, storage facilities and everything else one needs to make a house a home. Continue reading →

What real estate coaches don’t want you to know

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How do you spot the real deal when it comes to coaches and trainers? According to Jeff Glover, these four types of coaches may not be focused on your best interest. Continue reading →