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Zillow hires former PayPal exec to lead agent sales team

Aug 23, 2024

Zillow is continuing its leadership shuffle, with the Seattle-based residential portal announcing a new senior vice president of agent sales on Friday. Former PayPal executive Soumya Tulloss will lead Zillow's agent sales, the segment that includes flagship products Zillow Showcase and Zillow Premier Agent.

Pre-list market insight underpins Lynn’s agent pitch: Tech Review

Aug 23, 2024

The value proposition rests on owners publishing their home to the Lynn user community for feedback on its potential value to the market, but an immature user experience and lack of engagement incentives erodes the value prop.

How new luxury agents create high-end vibes and don’t break the bank

Aug 23, 2024

Establishing yourself as a luxury real estate agent doesn't have to cost more, broker Tara Meier writes. It's about a simplified aesthetic and a strong sense of your value proposition.

Be a trusted real estate ally for women clients in today’s market

Aug 23, 2024

Women's real estate advocate Bobbie Wasserman shares strategies for overcoming hurdles and obstacles that sometimes block women from optimizing the financial potential of real estate ownership.

Rewrite your success story at Inman Connect New York 2025

Aug 23, 2024

Picture this: It's January 2025. A new president has just taken office, and the real estate industry is buzzing with potential. A new chapter begins.

Redfin lays off nearly 100 Redfin Concierge service employees

Aug 22, 2024

Seattle-based brokerage and portal Redfin laid off almost 100 Redfin Concierge support and sales managers on Thursday. The company said agents will now take the lead on Concierge services.

Homie sues NAR and others, alleging boycott and conspiracy

Aug 22, 2024

The suit accuses NAR and major franchisors of breaking antitrust laws. The company's complaint includes alleged text messages in which agents refused to show Homie listings.

Mauricio Umansky’s 5 tips for making brokerage decisions

Aug 22, 2024

Mauricio Umansky shares five key strategies for making (and modeling) more meaningful choices as a brokerage leader.

A SIMPLE plan that can change your life and business forever

Aug 22, 2024

Anytime is a good time to change your life and the way you do business for the better, Jimmy Burgess writes. Find out what it takes with this "simple" plan.

Offerpad CEO on the company’s 4% solution for real estate agents

Aug 22, 2024

CEO Brian Bair told National Mortgage News in a recent interview that agents no longer view Offerpad as a threat, noting they can make 4 percent if a client takes the company’s cash offer and the home is updated and resold.

US housing market still ‘sluggish’ despite existing-home sales gains

Aug 22, 2024

Existing-home sales tallied a 1.3 percent uptick in July following four months of declines, according to NAR data released Thursday. However, market headwinds have kept sales sluggish compared to 2023.

Elon Musk signals foreclosure on former home of Gene Wilder

Aug 22, 2024

An entity tied to Musk has filed a notice of default on the property, which Wilder's nephew purchased from Musk with the assistance of a loan from the Tesla CEO in 2020.