Robert Reffkin compares future of listings to Netflix video streaming
Consumers will one day visit multiple real estate sites, including Compass.com, to find listings in the same way they now search for content on Netflix and Disney+, the Compass CEO predicted
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 31
Huddle Up: Team meeting case study for Pardee Properties
Coach Melanie Klein looks at the way this California brokerage conducts its team meetings and the differentiators you can add to your own agenda
by Melanie Klein Oct 31
Baird & Warner to unveil first rebrand in nearly 40 years
This refreshed brand identity includes a modernized look, comprehensive digital marketing platform and an expanded photography package for agents
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 30
Pacific Sotheby's International Realty now powered by Rechat
Rechat markets itself as an 'experience management platform' for its library of tools that assist agents from lead initiation through deal completion — the entire transaction experience
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 30
Fannie and Freddie will let more buyers off the hook for an appraisal
Appraisal waiver programs that rely on automated valuation models will be expanded next year to allow participation by homebuyers putting less than 20% down, with OK from federal regulator
by Matt Carter Oct 29
Compass releases 'reverse prospecting' marketing tool
The marketing tool provides insights and data on likely buyers who have engaged with properties listed by Compass agents. It may also help Compass' ongoing push against Clear Cooperation
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 29
Inman expands coverage of built world with Blueprint acquisition
Inman plans to invest further into Blueprint to continue its growth in advance of the next Blueprint Vegas, Sept. 16-18, 2025
by Inman Oct 29
7 expense-cutting strategies for real estate teams in 2025
Cutting expenses in 2025 doesn’t mean sacrificing quality, Chris Pollinger writes. Maintain profitability and reinvest savings into the areas that truly drive growth
by Chris Pollinger Oct 28
Winners of eXp Realty's eXpcon Hackathon announced
Juan Carlos Barreneche, Alex Kutsishin, Greg Parker, Serge Zahniy and Andrii Omelkovets of Florida claimed first place for their streamlined referral bidding platform
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 28
AppFolio acquires LiveEasy for 'next-gen' renter experience
The vertical integration 'will reduce the stress of moving, deliver increased convenience, and save renters time and money'
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 25
With Giraffe360, virtual tours are no longer a reach: Tech Review
Like the eponymous mammal, Giraffe360 can see above and beyond what’s merely in front of it
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 25
Propy advances onchain escrow
Acccording to Propy, more than 50 million Americans held or used a form of cryptocurrency in 2023 and that 400 million wallets, or digital accounts that store and provide access to cryptocurrency
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 24
Profits roll in at Mr. Cooper as it pursues tech-fueled growth
Deal to acquire Flagstar’s mortgage servicing business later this year is projected to grow Mr. Cooper's customer base to nearly 7M and servicing portfolio to $1.59T
by Matt Carter Oct 23
Smarter AI, agent banking take stage at Real's RISE conference
With a new level of omnipresence indicated by a pulsing, always-on chat environment, the Siri-inspired Leo CoPilot is designed to be at the beck and call of Real dealmakers
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 23
No lone star: RentSpree signs 7th Texas MLS
RentSpree signed Central Texas MLS, which joins among others, San Antonio Board of Realtors, Houston Association of Realtors, Unlock MLS and the Greater McAllen Association of Realtors
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 22
CoStar acquires management platform Visual Lease
Visual Lease makes a platform serving more than 1,500 corporate clients. The acquisition bolsters CoStar's core commercial real estate business
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 22