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Zumper’s ChatGPT plugin is now available to the public

By Ben Verde | May 30, 2024 - 7:07 pm |May 30, 2024 Uncategorized

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The apartment search tool allows users to view listings on Zumper by conversing with the ChatGPT-enabled integration. Continue reading →

Ex Matterport CEO wins $79M stock-lock suit against 3D tour biz

By Taylor Anderson | May 30, 2024 - 4:56 pm |May 30, 2024 Uncategorized

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William Brown, who served as CEO of the company though 2018, is entitled to damages after Matterport prevented him from selling all of his shares when the company went public in 2021. Continue reading →

Open houses still matter to Curb Hero: Tech Review Update

By Craig C. Rowe | May 30, 2024 - 3:30 pm |May 30, 2024 Uncategorized

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With a refreshed user experience and QR code versatility, this rebranded lead capture app ensures no one gets out of reach, and the improvements made helped it earn a higher rating. Continue reading →

Rocket Homes tech chief unpacks ‘Explore Spaces’ visual search tool

By Matt Carter | May 29, 2024 - 9:00 am |May 29, 2024 Uncategorized

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Rocket Homes Chief Technology Officer John Fair told Inman the tool has already resulted in users spending nearly twice as long on the lender’s website and returning six times more frequently. Continue reading →

How to run your real estate business with a CEO mindset

By Sean Frank | May 29, 2024 - 8:00 am |May 29, 2024 Uncategorized

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Stop immersing yourself in the day-to-day of your business. CEO Sean Frank shows you how to take on a high-level perspective and run your business like an executive. Continue reading →

Hemlane launches free software as ‘accidental landlords’ increase

By Ben Verde | May 28, 2024 - 6:21 pm |May 28, 2024 Uncategorized

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The launch comes as approximately 45.2 million Americans rent out their homes concurrently with the rise in mortgage rates. Continue reading →

‘It’s an arms race’: How portals are adapting to the commission crunch

By Marian McPherson | May 28, 2024 - 9:00 am |May 28, 2024 Uncategorized

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The upending of NAR’s cooperative compensation rule is a double-edged sword for Zillow and its rivals, experts told Inman. These are the tools and tactics they’re adopting to suit the moment. Continue reading →

Offerpad gets new CFO as stock hovers near record low

By Jim Dalrymple II | May 24, 2024 - 6:14 pm |May 24, 2024 Uncategorized

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Peter Knag joins the company in the middle of a rough real estate market, and when iBuying specifically appears to have lost some of its buzz. Continue reading →

Redfin launches free rental tool for independent property owners

By Marian McPherson | May 24, 2024 - 5:57 pm |May 24, 2024 Uncategorized

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The “List My Home for Rent” tool is available in 13 US markets and is tailored to property owners with fewer than 10 rentals. The listings will be syndicated to the Rent.com marketplace later this year. Continue reading →

Homes.com President Dave Mele to part ways with CoStar

By Marian McPherson | May 24, 2024 - 5:40 pm |May 24, 2024 Uncategorized

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After 10 years, Homes.com President Dave Mele has left the company to pursue other opportunities. Mele was instrumental in CoStar Group’s acquisition of the company in 2021 for $156 million. Continue reading →