Real Estate News

It looks like the CoStar-Zillow legal battle is changing venues
Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:00:22
CoStar agreed that moving the lawsuit from New York to Washington would likely make proceedings more efficient for all parties. read more»

Ridley founder says platforms, not agents, will eventually be at the center of the transaction
Wed, 03 Dec 2025 9:59:27
The self-sale company just secured new funding. Meanwhile, CEO Mike Chambers says his company wants "to support agents" who are "unapologetically consumer first." read more»

A 15-year Zillow veteran gives his take on today’s portal wars
Wed, 03 Dec 2025 9:00:19
Lofty’s Andrew Wild joined Zillow as employee No. 60 — when he left, it had grown past 6,000. After stops at Tom Ferry and Final Offer. On this episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, he’s sharing predictions for where the industry is headed next. read more»

Buyer’s agents charge too much? An agent’s response to the CPC
Wed, 03 Dec 2025 8:30:18
The Consumer Policy Center still thinks commissions are too high. Cara Ameer writes that buyers and their agents should be allowed to determine the value of competent representation. read more»

The AI efficiency revolution: Your 2026 competitive edge starts here
Wed, 03 Dec 2025 1:25:41
Troy Palmquist writes that the agents who win next year won’t be the ones working hardest; they’ll be the ones working smartest with game-changing AI tools. read more»

In latest industry hook-up, Follow Up Boss and Rechat target industry power users
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 23:46:11
Follow Up Boss and Rechat agreed to create a two-way integration, meaning data acted upon in one will be updated in the other. Users can use Rechat’s automated, AI-supported creative and strategic marketing features to identify and contact existing FUB lists and leads. read more»

SCOOP: Fannie and Freddie are cutting back on the information they publish
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 23:25:55
For the first time in 15 years, Fannie Mae didn't publish the results of its National Housing Survey in November. The survey has showed homebuyer sentiment remaining well below prepandemic levels this year. read more»

This company is bringing W2-type benefits to real estate agents
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 22:24:04
RLTYco's new offering, RLTY Blue, provides corporate-grade discounts on services such as photographers, digital tools, VIP transportation, wellness services, luxury goods and more. read more»

6 professionals every brokerage needs on its bench in 2026
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 22:23:03
The right brokerage leadership team will make or break next year, Julia Lashay Israel writes. Get the right partners in place early, and your goals become a launchpad. read more»

This team is jumping on the private listing platform trend (EXCLUSIVE)
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:58:03
One of the top teams in Massachusetts has created its own team-led private listing network, as more brokerages compete to hold clients' listings on their own platforms. read more»

Redfin on 2026: Affordability improves, sales rise only slightly
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:39:29
Expect a slight increase in sales and the slowest home price growth since 2011, with buyers staying on the sidelines due to concerns about the broader economy, according to Redfin's economists. read more»

Dual licensing is on the rise. Is it the right move for your business?
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:53:53
Holding real estate licenses in more than one state or market is trending in response to how clients’ lives have evolved since the pandemic, but it’s not for everyone, Kevelyn Guzman writes. read more»

Future-proof your digital footprint for 2026 (and beyond)
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 9:50:55
Troy Palmquist talks to luxury real estate pros about why owning your platform, understanding SEO and using AI wisely is the new baseline for elite agents. read more»

Change strategy as the market shifts to win the listings long game
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 9:50:22
Coach agents on how to shift from “turn-and-burn” tactics to intentional nurturing, smarter messaging and pricing that reflects today’s market realities. read more»

Listing leverage: How to win the game of securing sellers
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 9:49:41
Agents who wait for listings to fall in their lap are going to starve, Verl Workman writes. Agents who execute? They’ll own their markets. read more»

Can agents use AI to help with contracts and disclosures?
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 9:49:04
While AI is no replacement for your expertise, seasoned agent and long-time coach America Foy says you can use it to simplify and explain critical information to clients. read more»

5 lead-generation metrics you must review before 2026 begins
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 9:48:21
These five metrics give you a custom dashboard to plan smarter, grow faster and stop guessing, Josh Ries writes. Head into 2026 with a plan based on data, not hope. read more»

Real CEO talks growth in hard times — and how everyone loses in real estate ‘wars’
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 9:45:22
In his last Inman Interview for 2025, Real CEO Tamir Poleg shares his thoughts on artificial intelligence, sustainable growth and why Zillow and Compass should end their feud "sooner than later." read more»