Who owns my data?
From Zillow’s ShowingTime acquisition to pocket listings, RESO's CEO Sam DeBord breaks down all the buzziest tech conversations and debates from Inman Connect
by Sam DeBord Jun 24
Why Zillow's acquisition of ShowingTime 'flipped the switch'
Homesnap founder Guy Wolcott and ShowingTime President Michael Lane outline how vendors and multiple listing services create a more robust tech and integration experience
by Marian McPherson Jun 17
Real estate shouldn't 'rush back to 2019' as the pandemic winds down
Industry leaders said Wednesday that real estate, and multiple listing services in particular, have evolved during the pandemic — and will continue to do so in the future
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 16
Major MLSs join forces to form 'Rosetta Stone' of showing services
The project comes about 4 months after Zillow announced its acquisition of ShowingTime, turning showing technology into one of the hottest topics in real estate
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 15
Stop calling NAR and Zillow a ‘cartel,’ judge tells REX
A judge also denied REX's request for a preliminary injunction against NAR and Zillow. REX asked for the injunction after arguing it was the victim of anticompetitive practices
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 9
The New Normal for listings is endless evolution
Over the past 20 years, listings have gone from a single photo in a newspaper to having dozens of images, interactive features and 3D tours. The only constant now is change
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 8
Overlooked inventory: 6 ways to find that diamond in the rough
Inventory can be found anywhere — real estate agents just have to get creative and put a little legwork into unearthing it
by Lillian Dickerson May 27
NAR: 'The MLS is under attack'
Lawsuits alleging that NAR rules regarding multiple listing services prop up commissions that inflate buyer and seller costs keep proliferating
by Andrea V. Brambila May 11
Tribus adds new collaborative search feature to platform
Household will let homebuyers share and collaborate on listings with friends, family members or investors
by Jim Dalrymple II May 6
Pocket listings undermine equal access to housing: Glenn Kelman
Opinion
After promises to promote social justice, the housing industry doubled down on exclusion, and pocket listings remain a problem. The Redfin CEO shares his ideas on what the industry should do about it
by Glenn Kelman May 3
Protect yourself: 16 situations that get real estate agents in trouble
Even earnest agents make false steps that end up in an ethics violation, a lawsuit or revocation of a license. Check out Inman's handy charts to learn the consequences of 16 situations
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 26
9 tips for getting in good with local listing agents
Being an agent others trust and like to work with is a reputation you earn over time. If you're new in the field, there are a few things you can do to develop those helpful ties, showcase your professionalism and cultivate a network you'll rely on time and time again
by Stephanie Lanier Apr 24
SentriLock officially launches showing platform
SentriKey Showing Service is among the buzziest new showing management platforms in a space that has growing increasingly crowded in recent months
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 13