Trending: Skipping the middleman, ‘White Lotus’ energy, travel trendsSat, 19 Apr 2025 8:00:01
From "White Lotus"-fueled wanderlust to TikTok trends and creator-friendly tools, this edition of Trending breaks down what’s shifting — and how real estate pros can stay ahead.
Offerpad joins Opendoor, Fathom in the stock delisting danger zoneFri, 18 Apr 2025 21:55:16
Offerpad's market capitalization has dropped below $50 million for 30 consecutive trading days, and the New York Stock Exchange wants to know what it's going to do about it.
Lofty promises faster, smarter marketing with Bloom releaseFri, 18 Apr 2025 21:44:28
Real estate software company Lofty has developed a new product to assist agents with hands-off lead generation called Lofty Bloom.
Zillow Group’s Samuelson defends, clarifies listing ban in blog postFri, 18 Apr 2025 20:01:34
Zillow Group Chief Industry Development Officer Errol Samuelson took to LinkedIn on Friday to clarify how the company's listing ban applies to Delayed Marketing Exempt Listings and chastise those who spread "misinformation" about the policy.
Trump administration makes its case for massive CFPB job cutsFri, 18 Apr 2025 19:41:29
Judge puts a temporary hold on DOGE-driven move to fire all but 200 of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's 1,700 employees to determine if it could still fulfill its statutory duties
Holly Parker sues Douglas Elliman over $1.5M clawback disputeFri, 18 Apr 2025 18:38:55
Parker alleges the brokerage, which she departed in February after 25 years, is demanding $1.5 million in clawbacks while refusing to pay commissions on deals that closed after her move to Compass.
Rounding up the latest on private listings, portal bans: The DownloadFri, 18 Apr 2025 17:50:53
There was no shortage of opinions following Zillow's (and later, Redfin's) ban on private listings marketed publicly.
Side and Alexander brothers settle breach of contract lawsuitFri, 18 Apr 2025 17:09:53
The embattled brothers can now say they have one legal action behind them. Terms of the settlement were not immediately disclosed.
Coldwell Banker agrees to pay $20M to settle spam caseFri, 18 Apr 2025 17:00:31
The case involved homeowners whose numbers were on the national do-not-call list but who reported getting telemarketing calls from Coldwell Banker agents. Class members are expected to get about $281 each.
Delayed Marketing Exempt Listings vs. portals: Who’s right?Fri, 18 Apr 2025 16:25:54
Real estate brokers need flexible business options to meet people where they are and help them make the decisions that work for their unique circumstances, Cara Ameer writes.
Private listing portal ban fallout, reaction, forms: Inman Top 5Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:20:14
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.
The revolution will be televised: Software’s remaking of real estateFri, 18 Apr 2025 14:28:42
Tune in to Inman Access to learn more about the end-to-end transparency potential of the latest software and tech advances with Docusign CEO Allan Thygesen.
NWMLS, Compass offer differing versions of IDX dustupFri, 18 Apr 2025 10:12:33
Northwest MLS on Thursday reinstated a data license it says it yanked after Compass violated its rules. Compass says the rules were changed after it started doing private listings in Washington.
Bright MLS CEO: Time for fence-sitting is over. It’s time to decideFri, 18 Apr 2025 8:00:30
If you’re arguing for secrecy in a marketplace that is built on trust and efficiency, Bright MLS CEO Brian Donnellan writes, then maybe it’s not the model that’s outdated — maybe it’s the mindset.
10 things your broker wishes you’d learned in real estate schoolFri, 18 Apr 2025 8:00:18
Broker Joseph Santini offers 10 truths about real estate that will put you on the right track and save you some time on your path to success.
Place buys Remine at auction for $1.5M in cashFri, 18 Apr 2025 0:23:35
The purchase price is a fraction of what Austin Board of Realtors’ Unlock MLS, First MLS, Miami Realtors’ MLS and Heartland MLS paid to buy the company 3.5 years ago.
Zillow Showcase listings get marketing bump with analyticsThu, 17 Apr 2025 23:01:25
Available to agents whose sellers’ properties are leveraging Showcase, the insights dashboard is designed with transparency in mind, allowing agents to unravel which home features may be leading to more online attention.