You agreed: Relationship-building matters more than speed to lead
As the industry changes, building deep-down, long-lasting relationships matters more, according to Inman readers
by Inman Aug 28
Realtors file suit against Move, NAR over 'fake leads' scheme
The 8 Realtors are seeking class action status in their lawsuit against Realtor.com for allegedly selling unvetted and fraudulent buyer and seller leads
by Marian McPherson Aug 26
Where listings are bouncing back — and where they're not: Intel
Agents are having very different experiences in the Midwest compared to the coastal South. Intel breaks down 2 years of Realtor.com data to get to the bottom of this split market
by Daniel Houston Aug 26
US housing market still 'sluggish' despite existing-home sales gains
Existing-home sales tallied a 1.3% uptick in July following 4 months of declines, according to NAR data released Thursday. However, market headwinds have kept sales sluggish compared to 2023
by Marian McPherson Aug 22
On Realtor.com's hottest ZIP codes list, the Midwest reigns supreme
Affordability and a plethora of amenities vaulted Gahanna, Ohio, to the top of Realtor.com's 2024 hottest ZIP codes list. ZIP codes in Missouri and Indiana made the list, too
by Marian McPherson Aug 20
Can you survive the squeeze from 2% commissions? The Download
The Consumer Federation of America raised eyebrows and hackles with its advice to pay only the equivalent of a 2% commission for both real estate purchases and sales
by Christy Murdock Aug 10
Realtor.com revenue drops 2% as traffic, lead volume remain flat
Realtor.com parent company Move Inc. saw its fiscal Q4 revenue decrease 2% yearly to $143M as traffic to the site stalls at 74M average monthly unique visitors
by Marian McPherson Aug 8
ICYMI at Inman Connect Las Vegas: Broker edition
Discover key brokerage takeaways from Inman Connect Las Vegas that will help you enhance you practices, leverage technology and navigate the evolving real estate landscape
by Jessi Healey Aug 8
Zillow Group names Jeremy Wacksman as new CEO
After 5 years back at the helm, Zillow Group co-founder Rich Barton steps down as CEO. Former COO Jeremy Wacksman takes the reins as the company charges past 'Portal 1.0'
by Marian McPherson Aug 7
Courted, Inspectify, LPT Realty take top Inman Innovators honors
Inman honored 12 individuals and companies at its 26th annual Innovator Awards on Thursday, including awards for company, brokerage and innovator of the year. See the full list of winners
by Marian McPherson Aug 1
Realtor.com CEO: Take Homes.com claims with a grain of salt
In his 2nd Inman Connect appearance of the year, Damian Eales addressed intensifying rivalry with Homes.com and what his company is doing to lead the charge on preserving buyer agency
by Marian McPherson Aug 1
Redfin CEO talks lapdogs, wolves and riding out commission shifts
At Inman Connect Las Vegas, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman described an increasingly complicated commission landscape and the shift brokerages and portals must make
by Marian McPherson Jul 31
Andy Florance at ICLV 2024
Andy Florance suggested rival portals are more interested in selling leads than houses and called a lawsuit against his company a 'PR stunt'
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 30
Judge rules in favor of CoStar, grants expedited discovery
California District Judge George Wu granted CoStar's request in Move's theft of trade secrets lawsuit against the portal. Both parties have until Aug. 5 to agree on the terms of the discovery
by Marian McPherson Jul 30