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Homes.com will ‘boost’ listings that are banned on Zillow: Florance

May 9, 2025

CoStar CEO Andy Florance on Thursday said the "Boost" tool it rolled out on April 29 will now be available for brokers and homeowners who have been thwarted by Zillow's private listing ban.

Could tariffs hammer the potential upside of pre-sale renovations?

May 9, 2025

As if listing agents don’t have a hard enough time getting sellers to make a few market-friendly improvements to their home, reports from the construction industry suggest the Trump administration's tariff policy is going to raise the hurdle even higher.

Hoby Hanna sounds off on NAR, threatens to leave MLS: Top 5

May 9, 2025

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.

Alexander brothers face 6 new charges in superseding indictment

May 9, 2025

The superseding indictment filed in court on Thursday adds one count of sex-trafficking of a minor, among other charges, and brings the total victim count up to six from the two identified in the initial indictment.

Hobby Hanna sounds off on NAR, threatens to leave MLS: Top 5

May 9, 2025

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.

Blend seeks to sell Title365 as mortgage revenue shrinks in Q1

May 9, 2025

Blend posted a $9.4 million loss in the first quarter as the slow pace of home sales pulled revenue from its mortgage software suite down 22 percent from Q4. Its consumer banking suite brought in $9.6 million.

How empowerment builds profitable, culture-first brokerages

May 9, 2025

Treat real estate agents agents right, broker-owner Michelle Valverde writes, and results will follow, including brokerage growth and resilience.

Create blockbuster listing videos with this AI stack for under $100

May 9, 2025

Forget fancy cameras, Drew Thompson writes. Real estate videos that sell are about connection. This AI stack turns photos and your voice into an emotional engine that makes buyers need the keys.

How to talk to the 71% of potential FSBOs who doubt their decision

May 9, 2025

Not everyone who's thinking about listing a home "by owner" is set on their decision. Dr. Lee Davenport offers talking points that can help you convince them to list with you.

Anyone deftly bridges consumer experience gap: Tech Review

May 9, 2025

Anyone is a digital homebuying and selling solution for agents and consumers looking to improve the traditional sales experience.

Illinois bill seeks to make Clear Cooperation into law

May 8, 2025

If passed into law, HB 3452 would require brokerages to market properties for sale on public platforms within one calendar day of entering into an agreement with a seller, unless the seller signed a disclosure and an opt-out form.

LPT Holdings launches luxury firm Aperture Global Real Estate

May 8, 2025

Robert Palmer, Michael Valdes and Mercedes Saewitz are leading the firm, which is launching with about 100 agents across the U.S., Toronto, London, Lisbon and Sint Maarten.