Checkmate or alienate? Reactions mixed as firms align with Zillow

NextHome threw its support behind Zillow’s private-listing policy Friday, the second brokerage to officially back the plan, as rival portals and critics of NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy sounded off. Continue reading

7 ways to grow relationships with your past clients this spring

Spring is all about growth and nurturing, so it’s the perfect time to reach out to past clients and turn them into repeat clients and referral partners, Darryl Davis writes. Continue reading

You’re not behind: Mindset and strategies needed for success

If you feel like your progress has stalled, Jimmy Burgess writes, implement these strategies and build the real estate business you’ve been dreaming of. Continue reading

Zillow pushes back against private listings: The Download

Zillow’s answer to the rising tide of private listing networks has been met with both praise and pushback from industry leaders. Continue reading

The AI shortcut: 9 ways ChatGPT can simplify your listing process

Real’s Drew Thompson offers tips that save you time and money when you put the power and potential of artificial intelligence to work for your listings. Continue reading

Tariff fears sour consumer sentiment, push mortgage rates up

The University of Michigan Index of Consumer Sentiment fell 11 percent from March to April and is now lower than it was during the Great Recesssion. Continue reading

Jeff Bezos sells Seattle-area estate for recording-breaking $63M

The Amazon founder has sold his luxurious estate in Hunts Point, just outside of Seattle, for $63 million — setting a a new state record, the “Puget Sound Business Journal” reported Thursday. It’s the second time that this particular property has made… Continue reading

Banned listings, honest truths, private listing networks: Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading

Zillow’s new listing policy: Punishment disguised as fairness

Darryl Davis outlines the way Zillow’s actions and policies are designed for its own benefit, not for the benefit of sellers or real estate professionals. Continue reading

Open house rules for agents: Do’s and don’ts

Updated NAR rules, communication with visitors and appropriate hosting times can all impact the leverage provided by a well-planned open house, Andrew Reichek writes. Continue reading