Zillow and Opendoor expand partnership to 11 new markets

The former rivals are now jointly providing cash offers to consumers in a total of 16 markets, most of them spread out across the Sunbelt. Continue reading

Side restructures, wants staffers based in the markets they serve

The company, which supports real estate professionals who want their own brand, plans to have its staff members work in the markets where its partners are based. Continue reading

Zillow expands ‘post-pay’ Premier Agent model to 2 new markets

The expansion is part of Zillow’s “enhanced markets” program, which is now in six cities and part of the company’s efforts to eventually build a real estate “super app.” Continue reading

Spencer Rascoff: Zillow won by focusing on consumers

The portal’s co-founder and former CEO also said that Zillow’s impact includes creating tens of thousands of new “super agents.” Continue reading

The portal wars: Can any challenger seize the throne from Zillow?

Zillow has the most traffic, according to an analysis by Intel, but at least one rival is growing rapidly in what one observer compared to a Game of Thrones-style gauntlet run. Continue reading

Mike DelPrete: Zillow and Redfin’s AI tools aren’t that big a deal — yet

In an interview with Intel, real estate tech strategist Mike DelPrete laid out how artificial intelligence might change the industry, including real estate search portals, and why we’re not there yet. Continue reading

Majority of buyers lean on agents, not banks, for financing info: Poll

A new survey conducted by Zillow suggests there are opportunities for real estate agents and companies that provide information and make lending more user friendly. Continue reading

Zillow appoints new CFO amid push to build ‘housing super app’

Jeremy Hofmann has played a key role in the super app push so far and also oversaw Zillow’s acquisition of ShowingTime, the company said. Continue reading

5 key charts that illuminate real estate’s Q1 earnings season

Most publicly traded real estate companies continued to bleed money in the first chunk of 2023. These metrics help explain why investors aren’t panicking. Continue reading