OpenAI leaves San Francisco HQ after Elon Musk stops paying rent
The move follows a public rift between the CEO of Tesla and the maker of ChatGPT. Musk had previously been paying rent for OpenAI's headquarters.
by Taylor Anderson Aug 27
LPT Realty rolls out 'Buyer Power Tools' resource for agents, clients
The Florida-based brokerage's buyer-focused marketing and educational resources are made for agents in need of assistance as they pitch buyer representation services, executives told Inman
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 26
Jeremy Wacksman on becoming CEO, leading Zillow into a new era
A week after being named CEO, Wacksman shared what it's like to take the baton from Zillow co-founder Rich Barton, the power of technology and the role portals play in a post-settlement world
by Marian McPherson Aug 26
DOJ takes aim at RealPage rent-pricing algorithm in antitrust suit
‘Americans should not have to pay more in rent because a company has found a new way to scheme with landlords to break the law,’ Attorney General Merrick Garland said on Friday
by Taylor Anderson Aug 23
HomeStack, API Nation to power up tech stacks
When apps talk, business gets done. Both companies specialize in making software collaborate, and now each will benefit from their unique approaches to bettering business
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 23
Zillow hires former PayPal exec to lead agent sales team
Former PayPal executive Soumya Tulloss will lead Zillow's agent sales team, which includes flagship solutions Zillow Showcase and Zillow Premier Agent
by Marian McPherson Aug 23
Pre-list market insight underpins Lynn's agent pitch: Tech Review
Lynn's value prop rests on owners publishing their home to its user community for feedback on potential market value
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 23
Redfin lays off nearly 100 Redfin Concierge service employees
Seattle-based brokerage and portal Redfin laid off almost 100 Redfin Concierge support and sales managers on Thursday. The company said agents will now take the lead on Concierge services
by Marian McPherson Aug 22
Inside Real Estate, RE/MAX, LLC extend software partnership
'These combined solutions will help elevate their consumer experience, unlock opportunities for greater agent productivity, and drive more efficiency for their franchisees' — IRE's Alissa Harper
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 22
RE software company reAlpha Tech Corp hires new CFO
A day after launching its new super app, real estate software company reAlpha hired 20-year real estate finance and accounting executive William Brent Miller as its new chief financial officer
by Marian McPherson Aug 21
Thumbtack pins new product on task management for homeowners
The co-branded experience lets licensed professionals deliver an intuitive workflow for task management, from moving company provisioning to room renovation
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 21
ReAlpha's 'super app' dangles commission-free buyer agency
In addition to an AI-based home search, the application will not charge a commission for its use by a homebuyer, and includes human intervention and suport by a licensed sales professional
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 20
Chicago's Dream Town automates buyer agency with CRM integration
As the industry grapples with best practices on how to deliver and execute new settlement-required buyer agency forms, one independent has already made it part of its in-house software
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 20
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by Daniel Houston Aug 20
Shay unveils 'self-representation platform for homebuyers'
'Homebuyers finally have greater visibility and control over how much they pay their real estate agent': Shay founder Peter Jeffrey
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 19