Zillow expands ‘post-pay’ Premier Agent model to 2 new markets

The expansion is part of Zillow’s “enhanced markets” program, which is now in six cities and part of the company’s efforts to eventually build a real estate “super app.” Continue reading

Keller Williams scoops up high-performing Arizona indie

Chandler-based Infinity & Associates Real Estate did more than a quarter of a billion in volume in each of the last two years, according to Keller Williams. Continue reading

The top 5 most popular US neighborhoods for homebuyers

More homebuyers are looking at properties on Zillow in Northeast Dallas than in any other neighborhood, garnering an average of 36,113 daily views, according to a new report. Continue reading

As iBuyers struggle, agents rethink relationships with cash-offer kings

IBuyers like Opendoor and Offerpad once appeared poised to be an essential player in the nation’s biggest housing markets. Now, real estate agents say their role has diminished dramatically. Continue reading

Compass nabs upstate New York team from Keller Williams

Upstate Curious includes 15 agents, operates across 11 counties and is known for its successful Instagram presence. Continue reading

Compass scoops up 300-agent indie brokerage in Arizona

The acquisition of Launch Real Estate expands Compass’ footprint at a pivotal time for the company and the industry. Continue reading

‘Great Reshuffling’ winds down as COVID hotspots and tech hubs cool

Cities in the West that saw prices soar during the pandemic are now cooling while metros in the Northeast and Midwest are showing more resilience, according to a new analysis. Continue reading

Chime: Chatbot AI Assistant at 93% conversational accuracy

The company attributes the success to “consistent coaching and humanizing of the chatbot,” which in the past year increased daily messages by 322 percent and daily lead responses by over 108 percent. Continue reading

Home showings dip in December, but slowdown may be easing

Showings were way down year over year but only dipped a little bit month over month, according to a new report from ShowingTime. They remain up compared to pre-pandemic levels. Continue reading