Zillow Rentals launches artificial intelligence-fueled chatbot EliseAI

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

The story behind the story of NAR’s ‘no-commingling’ rule repeal

To repeal a rule that was only optional to begin with is not a repeal of anything, and based on its timing, it comes off as a desperate play for attention, Spencer Krull writes. Continue reading

Zillow isn’t backing down on remote work

At Fortune’s Workplace Innovation Summit, Zillow Chief People Officer Dan Spaulding praised the portal’s Cloud HQ and how it’s boosted employee productivity and morale. Continue reading

Trump bump flattens for luxury homebuyers in Silicon Valley

The area’s high-end homebuyers, many of whom work in tech, don’t take market fluctuations well, largely because their wealth is typically generated through IPOs and stocks. If the stock market is in a tizzy, they won’t be buying real estate. Continue reading

Luxury home values have hit $1.8M, bucking the spring slowdown

A new report from Zillow shows that luxury home values rose 2.7 percent over the past year, with the typical luxury home now valued at around $1.8 million. In some high-demand cities, like New York, Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco, luxury home… Continue reading

NAR overturns ‘no-commingling’ rule in Executive Committee vote

The committee opted to rescind the controversial “no-commingling” policy on Wednesday, one day after NAR’s Multiple Listing Issues and Policies Committee voted to scrap it amid DOJ scrutiny. Continue reading

Zillow begins sending warnings to brokers ahead of private listing ban

Zillow Group started notifying brokers on May 28 about listings that weren’t aded to the MLS within 24 hours of being publicly marketed. The portal declined to share how many notices have been sent. Continue reading

What’s your elevator pitch to ‘I found it on Zillow’ buyers? Pulse

Some buyers believe they know everything about pricing and processes because of the time they’ve spent online. How do you sell them on your value? Continue reading

NAR may rescind ‘no-commingling’ rule this week amid DOJ scrutiny

The trade organization’s MLS committee on Tuesday approved the elimination of the controversial policy at a meeting closed to the media. Its Executive Committee will take a final vote Wednesday. Continue reading

The power of control: 8 ways to dominate in a challenging market

There are plenty of factors you can’t control in the broader economy, Amy Corr writes, but there are ways to implement more control and consistency in your business. Continue reading