Zillow after Zillow Offers: Here’s what happens next
Experts envision the company pivoting to the comparatively easier business of working with buyers after the failed experiment of scooping up homes from sellers
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 4
game over
Opinion
Zillow’s decision to shut down its iBuying business is more than just a response to the volatility of the Zestimate, but rather an indication that technology can't solve everything
by Bernice Ross Nov 4
Zillow sees revenue tick up as tension mounts over iBuyer fallout
The popular portal raked in $1.7B during the third quarter of 2021, though it also lost $328M — much of it from iBuying
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 2
Zillow to shut down iBuying program Zillow Offers
The move should take several quarters and will also result in Zillow reducing its workforce by about 25 percent
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 2
How to get more listings in 2021
We’ve tapped into the top advice from Inman contributors to bring you this guide to getting the deal — from finding listings and getting your foot in the door for appointments to perfecting your pitch and winning the listing
by Dani Vanderboegh Sep 24
Sellers putting faith in their Zestimate? 4 steps for getting real on price
Here’s the proven four-step plan Carl Medford’s team uses at listing appointments to help bring sellers back to reality and win the listing
by Carl Medford Sep 2
Zillow sharpens Rent Zestimate for homeowners
The refreshed Rent Zestimate has a 5% greater accuracy rate than its previous rendition, according to Zillow
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 23
The Inman Handbook on comps in these chaotic times
Agents' expertise has long relied on studying and understanding sales patterns in their markets. But with little inventory and soaring prices, patterns are hard to find
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 26
Bernie Madoff, ponzi schemer and real estate collector, has died
Madoff stole billions from investors and used some of the money to buy penthouses and mansions on multiple continents. Here's a look at his one-time real estate portfolio
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 14
Zillow's 'live offer' Zestimate launches in 20 markets
The move turns the Zestimate into an initial bid and is aimed at getting more consumers at the top of the funnel into the Zillow ecosystem
by Patrick Kearns Feb 25
RE/MAX exec dispels 'myths' around Zillow's ShowingTime acquisition
Nick Bailey has a message for agents concerned about the move: 'Don't panic'
by Patrick Kearns Feb 15
No matter what, Realtors are the ones who make home happen
Opinion
Despite the daily onslaught of market disruptors seeking to remove Realtors from the equation, there will always be a need for the personal touch in walking clients through the sale or purchase of their most important asset
by Carl Medford Feb 1
'2021 is going to be an insane year': Mike DelPrete's 5 megatrends
Mike DelPrete's 5 megatrends of real estate tech include the ongoing growth of new business models, a battle for adjacent services and one that might surprise you
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 26
Spencer Rascoff pays $1M above Zestimate for LA home
The former Zillow CEO reportedly bought a second home in the Brentwood neighborhood
by Patrick Kearns Nov 12
Homesnap launches AI-powered tool that predicts days on market
Sell Speed, the proprietary algorithm comprised of hundreds of up-to-the-minute data points, is available in beta for Homesnap Pro and Homesnap Pro+ users
by Patrick Kearns Oct 26