Bidding wars, record mortgage rates and lots of Keller Williams news dominated the conversation, and Inman's headlines, in 2020
With its virtual orientation, eXp Realty benefited in 2020 from a work landscape that emphasized going remote. Observers expect it to continue thriving in 2021
Qualia offers digital closing and title services. With the new funding, the company's valuation has now soared to more than $1B
The new platform is called Renaissance and represents a complete reimagining of Real Estate Webmaster's offerings. The waiting list is currently backed up until at least February
The all-cash deal will value RealPage at more than $10B. The real estate analytics and software company will continue operating with the same leadership team after the deal
This year had it all: A presidential election, a stock market crash and rebound, and the busiest summer and fall in memory — all amid an unprecedented global pandemic
Jason Gesing said Thursday during Inman Connect Now that companies going remote need to replicate the kind of casual watercooler interactions that happen in real life if they want to succeed
The power couple runs Windermere Abode in Tacoma, Washington, and epitomizes the way many agents in 2020 have shown leadership amid multiple crises
The platform provides tools for do-it-yourself landlords, and will now become a part of realtor.com
MaX uses a proprietary algorithm and millions of data points to build custom campaigns, and to help agents know where to focus their efforts
The travel company's share price shot up to more than $168 at one point after an initial price of $68 per share on Thursday, the company's first day on the Nasdaq
Real Trends President Steve Murray will continue on as a senior adviser. Real Trends will also continue producing its annual real estate rankings
In a notable departure from more common iBuying strategies, Redfin's iBuyer program, RedfinNow, will target homes built after 1930 and costing more than $1M in the 2 cities
Redfin's iBuying program and ancillary services should continue to be important parts of the company's expansion. It'll also have to contend with flashy rivals and a fair housing lawsuit
Cities such as Sacramento, California, should do well next year due to affordability, strong job markets and proximity to bigger metros. New York City, on the other hand, may struggle
A new analysis by consumer analytics company ValueChampion found that the pandemic has actually helped Airbnb achieve greater dominance over the travel booking industry
Though still relatively rare today, some agents foresee a future in which buyers are more directly responsible for their agents' commissions. That could pose a challenge for buyers — though some agents have already figured out solutions
White described a robust market that has exceeded even his own expectations this year, and added that he believes homes will continue selling well in 2021
Mike Regan wants agents to get the same kind of prestige and respect as doctors and lawyers — and he's structured his brokerage to make that happen
People in 2020 are treating the ubiquitous real estate portal as part social network and part salve amid a global pandemic and geopolitical chaos. But don't expect a comments section
