'For sale by owner' homes hit 40-year low. Is it even worth the effort?
Most homeowners who forego an agent are selling to someone they know, leaving a small group that fends for themselves on the open market, several new reports reveal
by Daniel Houston Dec 28
$1M Zestimate on Santa Claus' home is spot on, according to agents
Santa’s charming rustic-modern cabin is now worth more than $1M according to Zillow’s Zestimate tool, a whopping 19% increase in value since the last holiday season
by Ben Verde Dec 25
The biggest questions and answers about portals ditching crime data
Redfin, Trulia and realtor.com have all vowed to not use crime data going forward. The companies' stands are now prompting a debate in the industry
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 23
These are Zillow's most searched places of 2021
New data from Zillow shows what the website purports to be the most popular places of the year
by Ben Verde Dec 22
Zillow-owned Trulia will ditch crime data beginning in 2022
The announcement comes days after realtor.com and Redfin also revealed plans to avoid crime data, with the latter company calling on others to follow suit
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 21
New court ruling is both victory and defeat for NAR and REX
Discount brokerage's antitrust claims survive after judge concludes REX 'plausibly alleges that Zillow changed its websites because of NAR’s rules'
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 21
Zillow debuts collaborative SharePlay search feature
SharePlay will let users search listings with friends and family, and is meant to turn the experience of searching Zillow into a 'game sport'
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 21
Better, brawls and Zillow’s misfire: Brad Inman says it’s just the start
Opinion
Anger is one reaction to shattered expectations, but you can't pick a fight with an unforgiving market. These days, everyone's fighting their own fears, Inman Publisher Brad Inman writes
by Brad Inman Dec 20
Opendoor vs. Zillow: Pricing is a 'competitive advantage for iBuyers'
Opinion
A comparison of Zillow Offers and Opendoor highlights the critical importance of pricing in iBuying. There's an understated elegance in the detail; it's not just buying low and selling high. But what makes for a successful pricing operation?
by Mike DelPrete Dec 20
Zillow in 2022: How one of the biggest names in real estate recovers from its biggest stumble
Zillow started 2021 ascendant, but finished by bowing out of iBuying. The coming year will test the portal's ability to pivot
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 20
From hate speech to antitrust: The year in MLSs and associations
2021 came with Realtor misbehavior, rising legal and regulatory scrutiny and MLSs becoming tech investors after Zillow's acquisition of ShowingTime
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 17
Instashowing partners with Rhode Island Association of Realtors
Initially launched as a solution to help listing agents better manage how they schedule and arrange home showings, the company has since evolved to address the multitude of agent needs on the front-end of the deal
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 16
How agents can utilize Zillow's Down Payment Resource deal
Zillow’s move into the down payment assistance space will be a boon to buyers struggling to save for a house. The benefits assistance can bring to homeowners are huge. The question is whether you will you seize this opportunity to grow your business
by Bernice Ross Dec 16
Redfin in 2022: Does slow and steady ultimately win the race?
Redfin is an iBuyer, a brokerage and a portal. But the company is also known for taking a more conservative approach to growth than some rivals
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 16