The data doesn’t lie: For the vast majority of sellers, the most effective and profitable way to sell a home is to list it publicly on the MLS, Windermere economist Jeff Tucker writes. Continue reading
A New York homeowner claims text messages sent by an associate broker at Keller Williams amounted to an “invasion of her privacy” and a violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. Continue reading
If you’re in the process of staging a listing, it might be time to talk paint with your sellers. A new study from Zillow suggests that the right interior paint colors can boost home value by thousands. Continue reading
Realtor.com won’t ban private listings, but CEO Damian Eales argued in a new blog post that private listing advocates “are likely to find themselves on the wrong side of history.” Continue reading
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin has taken to Instagram and LinkedIn to further criticize Zillow’s listing ban, saying the portal has leveraged off-market business tactics to bolster past ventures. Continue reading
The daily habits of top agents allow them to separate themselves from the competition, so they can thrive in any market, Real’s Jimmy Burgess writes. Continue reading
After posting losses in 16 of the past 18 quarters, Opendoor implemented the latest in a string of layoffs on Wednesday, primarily on the iBuyer’s sales side, Inman has learned exclusively. Continue reading
The Zillow-owned portal appeared to shed listings Wednesday after the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses Act became law, but a spokesperson insisted daily fluctuations are common. Continue reading
Nation’s largest lender reboots 1 percent down loans that cover up to $7,000 of the homebuyer’s down payment when financing a purchase backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. Continue reading
Zillow Rentals has partnered with third-party artificial intelligence company, EliseAI, to power its chatbot for renters and property owners. EliseAI will answer questions, schedule tours and send automatic follow-ups to renters. Continue reading