In the current market, the way listings reach consumers matters more than ever, Amit Kulkarni writes. Buyers need greater visibility, but the industry is shifting toward less of it. Continue reading
In what it called “a warning sign for the nation,” Zillow said its researchers found that homes for sale in MRED’s Private Listing Network are more likely to be in majority-white neighborhoods. Continue reading
Zillow acknowledged last week that it wasn’t enforcing its private listings rule in Chicagoland, opening the question of where else the standards might not be in effect. Continue reading
The portal argued that it is allowed to display whatever it wants on its own website, that it’s not a monopoly and that its rule governing private listings does not hurt Compass. Continue reading
In this exclusive interview with Inman, the least dramatic “Selling the OC” cast member gets candid about real estate, reality TV and real life ahead of the Nov. 12 Season 4 premiere. Continue reading
Zillow delayed the rollout of its ban on privately marketed listings in the nation’s third largest market, but the portal appears ready to crack down on widely used Private Listing Network. Continue reading
This week on The Download, Robert Reffkin answered many of the most-asked questions around the Compass-Anywhere merger in an Inman Exclusive. Continue reading
In a brief issued ahead of a hearing in its case against Zillow, Compass homed in on the listing portal’s powers of “intimidation” in issuing warnings to agents that violate its listing standards. Continue reading
Attorneys for Redfin called Compass’ request for documents related to its stalled private listings ban amounted to a “fishing expedition.” A judge later denied Compass’ request. Continue reading
HomeSmart founder and CEO Matt Widdows talks about the seismic shifts reshaping the industry — Compass-Anywhere, Zillow’s ChatGPT app, private listing networks, consolidation chaos, AI. Continue reading