After CoStar acquisition, Homesnap vows loyalty to Broker Public Portal
After CoStar acquisition, Homesnap vows loyalty to Broker Public Portal
Homesnap CEO John Mazur and HomeLight CEO Drew Uher both explained why they're not directly competing with Zillow during an Inman Connect Now session Thursday
by Patrick Kearns Dec 17
10 real estate players named on Deloitte’s 2020 Technology Fast 500
10 real estate players named on Deloitte’s 2020 Technology Fast 500
Find out which real estate tech companies made this 26-year-old ranking list, designed to recognize what it takes to be an industry disruptor
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 23
Agent fired and arrested for racist incident caught on viral video
Agent fired and arrested for racist incident caught on viral video
Paul Ng had been with Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty in Arizona since 2011. The firm condemned his 'abhorrent, unacceptable behavior'
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 28
Should agents be forced to disclose referral fees to consumers?
Should agents be forced to disclose referral fees to consumers?
A new analysis by the Consumer Federation of America determined that 51% of consumers believe referral fees are unfair if they aren't disclosed
by Patrick Kearns Sep 21
Welcome mat
Opinion
I bought a home during a pandemic. Here's what I wish had been different
I went in search of an agent the old-fashioned way, by asking for recommendations. Six agents ended up replying, and I sent them each 61 questions. Yes, 61.
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 4
HomeLight meets 'end-to-end' goal with acquisition of Disclosures.io
HomeLight meets 'end-to-end' goal with acquisition of Disclosures.io
HomeLight announced on Tuesday the acquisition of listing management platform Disclosures.io and its rebrand to HomeLight Listing Management
by Marian McPherson Aug 18
Zillow's agent profiles are the most useful, according to new study
Zillow's agent profiles are the most useful, according to new study
The study, released Monday by the Consumer Federation of America, also warns consumers to be skeptical of agent ratings.
by Patrick Kearns Jul 13
Homesnap's Mazur: It's time for agents to go all in
Homesnap's Mazur: It's time for agents to go all in
In multiple talk tracks at Tech Connect, leaders in sales, fintech and proptech all agreed on one thing: The COVID-19 pandemic has totally changed how people market, sell and buy real estate
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 4
Do buyers really determine the sales price?
Opinion
Do buyers really determine the sales price?
Today’s AI-powered pricing models will play an increasingly important role in property pricing, and they could solve two of agents’ thorniest problems: contingent sales and price reductions
by Bernice Ross Feb 12
Want higher attach rates? Make your agents employees
Want higher attach rates? Make your agents employees
Paul Hurst, the vice president of venture investments at First American, advises that companies are more likely to get consumers to use affiliated services if they use W2 agents
by Patrick Kearns Jan 31
5 apps that will help agents avoid becoming obsolete
5 apps that will help agents avoid becoming obsolete
Drew Uher, CEO of agent matching company HomeLight, suggests 5 must-have 'apps' agents should offer consumers in their 'app store'
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 31