DocuSign passes Zillow’s market cap, and NAR is reaping the rewards

DocuSign, the cloud-based electronic signature platform, is skyrocketing in value and even overtook real estate tech giant Zillow Group in valuation, according to public stock data from Yahoo. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is reaping the r… Continue reading

The ‘Compass Effect’ is creating chaotic Gulf War-like battlefield

Suddenly, like the Persian Gulf, real estate has become antagonistic and fiercely competitive, with major forces colliding and jockeying to reshape the landscape. Continue reading

How a small Minnesota brokerage is using Opendoor to its advantage

A Minnesota boutique indie is jumping into the iBuyer game – not armed with the capital of companies like Zillow, Knock, Redfin and Offerpard – but with a partner in Opendoor. Continue reading

Why are all these multiple listing services teaming up?

The founding MLSs are Arizona Regional MLS, Metro MLS in Wisconsin, MLSListings in Silicon Valley, RMLS in Oregon and UtahRealEstate.com, which have nearly 95,000 agent and broker subscribers combined. Continue reading

3 ways agents can become the ‘digital mayor’ for their neighborhood

Meet three agents who are killin’ it in everything from local content marketing to social media influencing and everything in between. Learn how they leverage video, Instagram, landing pages and more to rake in the business without old-school brand pro… Continue reading

Real estate guru who defrauded investors to bankroll slasher flick and fleet of Ferraris found guilty

Following three days of deliberation, Koerber, who at one time held $7,000 real estate seminars, was found guilty on 15 counts of fraud. Continue reading

Real estate photographer sues Zillow for copyright infringement

A California photographer of high-end properties says his contract with agents is ‘not transferrable and prohibits third party use without permission.’ Zillow says his claims are without merit. Continue reading

The Real Word: What does the ‘PayPal Mafia’ mean for agents?

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, they’ll discuss the ‘PayPal Mafia,’ a supergroup of investors who are setting the tech tone in real estate, and what it means for agents. … Continue reading

MailChimp launches direct mail beta, admits print’s not dead

Mailchimp is in beta with a direct mailing feature. Using the company’s similar email template builder UI, Mailchimp users can upload logos, custom imagery and messaging and easily control their budgets. Continue reading