WATCH: How iBuyer programs are changing your business

With everyone from tech startups to traditional brokerages diving into the fast-cash offer game known as iBuying, it can be tough to keep up with what strategies are working for whom. Get a quick read on the iBuyer landscape and how it’s impacting agen… Continue reading

Zillow stock on the rise as board members double down

After nosediving following the release of its lower-than-expected third-quarter results, Zillow stock is on the rebound and two of its board members are doubling down on the Seattle-based real estate technology company.  Continue reading

Why Zillow is right to boot underperforming Premier Agents

The interwebs were abuzz last week with Zillow Group’s announcement that it is introducing a “CSAT” (customer satisfaction) component to its Premier Agent platform. Here’s Jay Thompson’s take. Continue reading

Zillow announces new leadership roles for husband-wife duo

The husband and wife duo who founded Buyfolio, before it was gobbled up by Streeteasy in 2012, are set to take on new roles at Zillow Group, the company announced Monday.  Continue reading

Zillow hires Teri Conrad to lead Canada broker relations

Industry veteran Teri Conrad is joining Zillow Group as its new director of broker relations in Canada, the company confirmed to Inman on Wednesday. Continue reading

Homebuyers spend an average $40,000 in one-time fees

The one-time fees of moving into a new home could set you back roughly $40,000, according to a new study from RealEstate.com – a Zillow Group company – and Thumbtack. It’s a cost that comes as a shock to many first-time home buyers, the companies say…. Continue reading

Only 9% of buyers find agents online, the same as 10 years ago

Despite the massive growth of online home search portals, many more consumers find their agents through referrals from friends or family, according to NAR data. 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

Rhode Island Realtors bring on Zillow’s Bridge Listing Input

Beginning Tuesday, agents with Rhode Island’s statewide multiple listing service will have access to an alternative listing input tool from Zillow. Continue reading