Real Estate News http://feed.informer.com/digests/CNXLCABGVQ/feeder Real Estate News Respective post owners and feed distributors Fri, 19 Jul 2019 09:32:01 +0000 Feed Informer http://feed.informer.com/ LendingTree founder, CEO Doug Lebda dies in ATV accident https://www.inman.com/2025/10/13/lendingtree-founder-ceo-doug-lebda-dies-in-atv-accident/ Inman News Headlines urn:uuid:73877e57-d588-d8b4-84fa-a8ee46cd3a2a Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:55:07 +0000 Doug Lebda founded LendingTree in 1996 to simplify consumers' mortgage loan search. He led the company through several busts and booms, growing its market value to more than $750 million. Doug Lebda founded LendingTree in 1996 to simplify consumers' mortgage loan search. He led the company through several busts and booms, growing its market value to more than $750 million. Don’t let buyer clients skip student loan payments during shutdown https://www.inman.com/2025/10/13/dont-let-buyer-clients-skip-student-loan-payments-during-shutdown/ Inman News Headlines urn:uuid:b457cfc1-f313-aa81-8df5-423c5085cb77 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 18:00:53 +0000 As the government shutdown reaches the end of its second week, some student loan borrowers are saying they plan to skip their next payment. Although some borrowers don't mind the credit ding, real estate professionals are urging borrowers who want to purchase a home this fall to keep paying — or risk derailing their homeownership journey for another year. As the government shutdown reaches the end of its second week, some student loan borrowers are saying they plan to skip their next payment. Although some borrowers don't mind the credit ding, real estate professionals are urging borrowers who want to purchase a home this fall to keep paying — or risk derailing their homeownership journey for another year. NAR CEO sheds new light on plan to ‘transform this organization’ https://www.inman.com/2025/10/13/nar-ceo-sheds-new-light-on-plan-to-transform-this-organization/ Inman News Headlines urn:uuid:9c70061f-34ab-581e-527a-cf40a6c7d90d Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:18:11 +0000 Charting a new course beyond turmoil, Nykia Wright vows transparency and tells NAR’s 1.5 million members the organization is on the cusp of unveiling a 2026-2028 Strategic Plan. Charting a new course beyond turmoil, Nykia Wright vows transparency and tells NAR’s 1.5 million members the organization is on the cusp of unveiling a 2026-2028 Strategic Plan. Zillow may be surrounded, but it’s not checkmate just yet https://www.inman.com/2025/10/13/zillow-may-be-surrounded-but-its-not-checkmate-just-yet/ Inman News Headlines urn:uuid:d7c38367-b758-b8fd-a7e0-95598c439e19 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:00:51 +0000 Zillow has had a difficult month, with lawmakers and rivals filing four lawsuits aimed at upending portal's main business segments. Although Zillow's next moves will likely come with some pain, experts say it won't end their dominance in the industry. Zillow has had a difficult month, with lawmakers and rivals filing four lawsuits aimed at upending portal's main business segments. Although Zillow's next moves will likely come with some pain, experts say it won't end their dominance in the industry. The MLS isn’t dead yet, but brokers hedge bets with private listings https://www.inman.com/2025/10/13/the-mls-isnt-dead-yet-but-brokers-hedge-bets-on-private-listings/ Inman News Headlines urn:uuid:5c152d40-20e2-9f51-4968-11baed50fbba Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:59:32 +0000 As Clear Cooperation's biggest opponents gain market share and influence, Intel surveyed agents and brokers on how they actually use private listings — and just how deep their loyalty to the MLS runs. As Clear Cooperation's biggest opponents gain market share and influence, Intel surveyed agents and brokers on how they actually use private listings — and just how deep their loyalty to the MLS runs. The $168M secret: Why this broker leans on a 50 call per week rule https://www.inman.com/2025/10/13/the-168m-secret-why-this-broker-leans-on-a-50-call-per-week-rule/ Inman News Headlines urn:uuid:bc93e5cc-4337-4466-18c3-0fb30c8e85ea Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:30:45 +0000 On this episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, DOMO CEO Greg Geilman offers an authentic look at how he built a high-production, boutique luxury brokerage after quitting his tech job to join real estate in 2010. On this episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, DOMO CEO Greg Geilman offers an authentic look at how he built a high-production, boutique luxury brokerage after quitting his tech job to join real estate in 2010. Real estate leaders weigh in on Compass-Anywhere: The Download https://www.inman.com/2025/10/13/real-estate-leaders-weigh-in-on-compass-anywhere-the-download/ Inman News Headlines urn:uuid:e2538782-055e-16f8-f116-9b4052d952a9 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:00:52 +0000 As the logistics of the merger unfold, members of the real estate community continue to share their thoughts on the deal. As the logistics of the merger unfold, members of the real estate community continue to share their thoughts on the deal. Starter homes see bigger price cuts than luxury listings https://www.inman.com/2025/10/13/starter-homes-see-bigger-price-cuts-than-luxury-listings/ Inman News Headlines urn:uuid:69a5db3d-5213-08e0-57a7-9f61afa9d6ee Mon, 13 Oct 2025 07:33:45 +0000 Builders are negotiating, mortgage rates are biting and budget-conscious buyers are pulling back — leaving lower-priced homes vulnerable to deep discounts. Builders are negotiating, mortgage rates are biting and budget-conscious buyers are pulling back — leaving lower-priced homes vulnerable to deep discounts. The hyperlocal imperative: Why brokerages must own their backyards to win https://www.inman.com/2025/10/13/the-hyperlocal-imperative-why-brokerages-must-own-their-backyards-to-win/ Inman News Headlines urn:uuid:24740db1-1cf4-6302-945e-e2356d6b53cc Mon, 13 Oct 2025 07:15:49 +0000 Forget flashy branding and endless ad spend, the brokers winning market share today are the ones doubling down on local expertise. Learn how hyperlocal strategies and the right tools are helping agents thrive block by block. Forget flashy branding and endless ad spend, the brokers winning market share today are the ones doubling down on local expertise. Learn how hyperlocal strategies and the right tools are helping agents thrive block by block. How agents can win the AI-driven holiday marketing season https://www.inman.com/2025/10/11/how-agents-can-win-the-ai-driven-holiday-marketing-season/ Inman News Headlines urn:uuid:574394e2-eb82-a6d5-5b72-344811eaaff3 Sat, 11 Oct 2025 08:00:55 +0000 This holiday season is all about speed, personalization and AI. Shoppers are using ChatGPT to make decisions, and now they can browse Zillow listings there, too, Jessi Healey writes. Holiday marketing for real estate agents means adapting fast, building trust and showing up where clients are already searching. This holiday season is all about speed, personalization and AI. Shoppers are using ChatGPT to make decisions, and now they can browse Zillow listings there, too, Jessi Healey writes. Holiday marketing for real estate agents means adapting fast, building trust and showing up where clients are already searching. Equifax cuts VantageScore 4.0 mortgage credit scores to $4.50 https://www.inman.com/2025/10/10/equifax-cuts-vantagescore-4-0-mortgage-credit-scores-to-4-50/ Inman News Headlines urn:uuid:ef65e9cd-93b2-4702-3df8-53e6ccf6771c Fri, 10 Oct 2025 20:16:33 +0000 Once Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are ready to start accepting VantageScore 4.0, the algorithm will go head-to-head with the less inclusive FICO Classic score. Once Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are ready to start accepting VantageScore 4.0, the algorithm will go head-to-head with the less inclusive FICO Classic score. 15 tips, tricks and tools to add to your DIY home staging kit https://www.inman.com/2025/10/10/15-tips-tricks-and-tools-to-add-to-your-diy-home-staging-kit/ Inman News Headlines urn:uuid:38f4fe27-62bf-d765-725f-9be3244f0324 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 17:04:56 +0000 A combination of upskilling and these 15 items and strategies helps ensure that your home staging gets your listings sold, Annette DeCicco writes. A combination of upskilling and these 15 items and strategies helps ensure that your home staging gets your listings sold, Annette DeCicco writes. Private listing networks are the newest pet rock: Bess Freedman https://www.inman.com/2025/10/10/private-listing-networks-are-the-newest-pet-rock-bess-freedman/ Inman News Headlines urn:uuid:87dbbf63-272c-73cc-a537-0172c6596fda Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:51:13 +0000 Not all trends are worth following, the Brown Harris Stevens CEO writes. The pet rock had its moment, but private listing networks create a conflict between fiduciary duty and financial gain. Not all trends are worth following, the Brown Harris Stevens CEO writes. The pet rock had its moment, but private listing networks create a conflict between fiduciary duty and financial gain. $100M fraud ring busted, hundreds displaced by foreclosures https://www.inman.com/2025/10/10/100m-fraud-ring-busted-hundreds-displaced-by-foreclosures/ Inman News Headlines urn:uuid:03a81c72-517e-d23d-9b1e-ea80bc41fce3 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:43:12 +0000 A New York State investor group is at the center of a burgeoning foreclosure crisis in Baltimore, according to an investigative report from "The Baltimore Banner." A New York State investor group is at the center of a burgeoning foreclosure crisis in Baltimore, according to an investigative report from "The Baltimore Banner." Compass clues, ChatGPT listings, white-collar crime: Inman’s Top 5 https://www.inman.com/2025/10/10/compass-crime-chatgpt-listings-inmans-top-5/ Inman News Headlines urn:uuid:75f08650-6dad-d9f9-01e2-6656a72148b8 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:04:58 +0000 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. 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. Think like an economist. Win like a real estate agent: Now Streaming https://www.inman.com/2025/10/10/think-like-an-economist-win-like-a-real-estate-agent-now-streaming/ Inman News Headlines urn:uuid:e28c35c3-d470-6131-10c3-6e96cb0de8ad Fri, 10 Oct 2025 15:13:58 +0000 Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather unpacks the economic principles behind the real estate industry to make agents more effective. Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather unpacks the economic principles behind the real estate industry to make agents more effective. 5 adorable listings that let you live at the ocean for $425K or less https://www.inman.com/2025/10/10/5-adorable-listings-that-let-you-live-at-the-ocean-for-425k-or-less/ Inman News Headlines urn:uuid:f08fd20d-decb-da37-f781-1af044f4f85d Fri, 10 Oct 2025 14:14:46 +0000 Wishing you could rewind the clock to summer vacation? These totally affordable beachy listings make it possible. Wishing you could rewind the clock to summer vacation? These totally affordable beachy listings make it possible. Hit the AI ‘easy button’: A practical playbook for agents https://www.inman.com/2025/10/10/hit-the-ai-easy-button-a-practical-playbook-for-agents/ Inman News Headlines urn:uuid:7d1759c7-029a-ad03-4e79-6487011cfa87 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 08:10:59 +0000 AI for real estate agents doesn't have to be complicated. Jimmy Burgess shares strategies to simplify and speed up adoption. AI for real estate agents doesn't have to be complicated. Jimmy Burgess shares strategies to simplify and speed up adoption. 7 lessons I learned from a fitness influencer about lead generation https://www.inman.com/2025/10/10/7-lessons-i-learned-from-a-fitness-influencer-about-lead-generation/ Inman News Headlines urn:uuid:13858d55-b7ee-eaf5-3017-a838a8ee49fc Fri, 10 Oct 2025 08:00:56 +0000 Stop limiting your learning to real estate, Josh Ries writes. Look at what other industries are doing, adapt it, and recognize that we’re entrepreneurs. Stop limiting your learning to real estate, Josh Ries writes. Look at what other industries are doing, adapt it, and recognize that we’re entrepreneurs. How to help sellers prepare to list a tenant-occupied property https://www.inman.com/2025/10/10/how-to-help-sellers-prepare-to-list-a-tenant-occupied-property/ Inman News Headlines urn:uuid:2d4be076-0811-72ca-a497-14b36da92aeb Fri, 10 Oct 2025 07:19:49 +0000 Working with a tenant-occupied property may be more hands-on than others, Cara Ameer writes. Be prepared to pivot based on the circumstances at hand. Working with a tenant-occupied property may be more hands-on than others, Cara Ameer writes. Be prepared to pivot based on the circumstances at hand. Feds charge Trump nemesis Letitia James with bank fraud https://www.inman.com/2025/10/09/feds-charge-trump-nemesis-letitia-james-with-bank-fraud/ Inman News Headlines urn:uuid:1d2c09b8-1ce0-643c-be45-a6a5f1944ee4 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 01:16:41 +0000 James calls allegations over $109,600 mortgage baseless retribution and a "continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system." James calls allegations over $109,600 mortgage baseless retribution and a "continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system." How buyer affordability education makes you the go-to agent https://www.inman.com/2025/10/09/how-buyer-affordability-education-makes-you-the-go-to-agent/ Inman News Headlines urn:uuid:3c0b14f3-8ff1-542e-3566-951a362a96ef Thu, 09 Oct 2025 23:54:42 +0000 Knowing DPA programs allows you to serve buyers where they are, solve problems others overlook and strengthen your reputation as the professional who makes homeownership possible. Knowing DPA programs allows you to serve buyers where they are, solve problems others overlook and strengthen your reputation as the professional who makes homeownership possible. Will Lower Rates Make Homes Cheaper? https://www.youtube.com/shorts/pYnE5kjCdP8 Strategic Real Estate Coach TV urn:uuid:22597a91-314c-a6f6-d1d6-731529442d3d Thu, 09 Oct 2025 23:05:18 +0000 5 ways real estate agents can attract, and keep, buyer clients https://www.inman.com/2025/10/09/5-ways-real-estate-agents-can-attract-and-keep-buyer-clients/ Inman News Headlines urn:uuid:18fd84e4-3e12-8940-3a36-d3394cd4be98 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 22:21:46 +0000 At Inman on Tour Texas, three star real estate agents and brokers shared how humor, knowledge and mindful follow-ups are key to building an enviable buyer pipeline. At Inman on Tour Texas, three star real estate agents and brokers shared how humor, knowledge and mindful follow-ups are key to building an enviable buyer pipeline. How to give children a voice in the real estate process https://www.inman.com/2025/10/09/how-to-give-children-a-voice-in-the-real-estate-process/ Inman News Headlines urn:uuid:8bf39389-be3d-41bd-5c25-f18d6ddff797 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 19:15:56 +0000 Troy Palmquist talks with Texas real estate professional Ashley Willis about her book series and activity guide designed to help kids navigate the moving process. Troy Palmquist talks with Texas real estate professional Ashley Willis about her book series and activity guide designed to help kids navigate the moving process. Companies must ‘get big in order to compete’ with Compass-Anywhere https://www.inman.com/2025/10/09/companies-must-get-big-in-order-to-compete-with-compass-anywhere/ Inman News Headlines urn:uuid:42b3f791-9db5-f4ac-a611-4d1dda25249a Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:03:38 +0000 For now, it's business as usual for real estate agents affiliated with Anywhere-owned brokerage brands. But as Compass moves to acquire them next year, some real estate leaders say it may place pressure on competitors to ramp up their own expansions. For now, it's business as usual for real estate agents affiliated with Anywhere-owned brokerage brands. But as Compass moves to acquire them next year, some real estate leaders say it may place pressure on competitors to ramp up their own expansions. Majority of Americans now use AI to learn about the housing market https://www.inman.com/2025/10/09/majority-of-americans-now-use-ai-to-learn-about-the-housing-market/ Inman News Headlines urn:uuid:06116293-1829-5ec2-9cd7-b3be7ddca3a8 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:07:44 +0000 Despite incorporating the use of AI more and more in their market research, most Americans still see the real estate agent as the best resource when it comes to buying and selling, a new study by Realtor.com says. Despite incorporating the use of AI more and more in their market research, most Americans still see the real estate agent as the best resource when it comes to buying and selling, a new study by Realtor.com says. An interactive look inside the new-inventory run that’s losing steam https://www.inman.com/2025/10/09/an-interactive-look-inside-the-new-inventory-run-thats-losing-steam/ Inman News Headlines urn:uuid:516ed4a0-87d0-7f02-de41-a93742c73b0a Thu, 09 Oct 2025 08:50:00 +0000 In its recurring series of interactive maps and charts, Inman's data team brings hyperlocal listing data to real estate agents and brokerage leaders. In its recurring series of interactive maps and charts, Inman's data team brings hyperlocal listing data to real estate agents and brokerage leaders. Agents, don’t make big moves yet due to the Compass-Anywhere deal https://www.inman.com/2025/10/09/agents-dont-make-big-moves-yet-due-to-the-compass-anywhere-deal/ Inman News Headlines urn:uuid:46a0aa5f-c957-0eb2-ba88-9ed083a5f4dc Thu, 09 Oct 2025 08:00:58 +0000 Darryl Davis writes that agents should use this time to contest assumptions, sharpen their business model and wait for the actual outcomes from the pending merger. Darryl Davis writes that agents should use this time to contest assumptions, sharpen their business model and wait for the actual outcomes from the pending merger. Selling a property with tenants living in it? Here’s what to know https://www.inman.com/2025/10/09/selling-a-property-with-tenants-living-in-it-heres-what-to-know/ Inman News Headlines urn:uuid:d990f43e-e967-ccdf-4a30-f56ce34bf519 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 07:31:05 +0000 Understand that the home may not always look perfect, Cara Ameer writes, and you will have to roll with the punches as they come during the showing and sales process. Understand that the home may not always look perfect, Cara Ameer writes, and you will have to roll with the punches as they come during the showing and sales process. The dollar's getting weaker, but wealth isn't built on cash anyway... https://www.youtube.com/shorts/cDBiatk-0Ec Strategic Real Estate Coach TV urn:uuid:98b691e8-f1b3-0601-6577-2e3f2febb67a Wed, 08 Oct 2025 18:32:44 +0000 Switching brokerages? Here’s your ultimate brand transition playbook https://www.inman.com/2025/10/07/switching-brokerages-heres-your-ultimate-brand-transition-playbook/ Inman News Headlines urn:uuid:168bf9f6-28ce-b14d-2d76-9a9d5a2e2d84 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:20:22 +0000 Inman’s Christy Murdock and branding and PR expert Stacey Ross Cohen share the strategy behind transitioning your brand for maximum impact. Inman’s Christy Murdock and branding and PR expert Stacey Ross Cohen share the strategy behind transitioning your brand for maximum impact. Your 1st 5 minutes with ChatGPT: A no-fear guide for agents https://www.inman.com/2025/10/07/your-1st-5-minutes-with-chatgpt-a-no-fear-guide-for-agents/ Inman News Headlines urn:uuid:73e7e81a-3e5e-2d67-01bc-ca813e5cb164 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:09:08 +0000 Harness the power of artificial intelligence. Drew Thompson shares ideas for getting to know AI and allowing it to get to know you. Harness the power of artificial intelligence. Drew Thompson shares ideas for getting to know AI and allowing it to get to know you. Homebuyers froze deals at a record rate in August: Redfin https://www.inman.com/2025/10/07/homebuyers-froze-deals-at-a-record-rate-in-august-redfin/ Inman News Headlines urn:uuid:047f003a-4d56-c6e2-558e-1e39f89275d1 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:07:03 +0000 Homebuyers are freezing their purchasing plans at increasingly higher rates, according to Redfin's latest market report. Fifteen percent of contracts, or 56,000, were canceled in August, the highest level since Redfin began tracking the metric in 2017. Homebuyers are freezing their purchasing plans at increasingly higher rates, according to Redfin's latest market report. Fifteen percent of contracts, or 56,000, were canceled in August, the highest level since Redfin began tracking the metric in 2017. What’s next for Compass-Anywhere? Latter & Blum’s deal offers hints https://www.inman.com/2025/10/07/whats-next-for-compass-anywhere-latter-blums-deal-offers-hints/ Inman News Headlines urn:uuid:b660f8a1-2afa-6f89-b623-a82e86a3f433 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 08:45:49 +0000 The Compass name has largely overtaken Latter & Blum branding, but otherwise, the brokerage is still very much in the midst of a smooth transition to Compass's systems, agents said. The Compass name has largely overtaken Latter & Blum branding, but otherwise, the brokerage is still very much in the midst of a smooth transition to Compass's systems, agents said. Compass-Anywhere: Scale doesn’t mean losing culture and quality https://www.inman.com/2025/10/07/compass-anywhere-scale-doesnt-mean-losing-culture-and-quality/ Inman News Headlines urn:uuid:848b7b8b-6e2f-311f-b1cb-987548526de2 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 08:00:58 +0000 Don't fear the scale of a combined Compass and Anywhere, luxury expert Mickey Alam Khan writes. Instead, lean into your differentiators and your unique value proposition. Don't fear the scale of a combined Compass and Anywhere, luxury expert Mickey Alam Khan writes. Instead, lean into your differentiators and your unique value proposition. Before Compass: Lessons from Robert Reffkin’s leadership style https://www.inman.com/2025/10/07/before-compass-lessons-from-robert-reffkins-leadership-style/ Inman News Headlines urn:uuid:fc46f95f-35d5-5d8a-32ab-38beaf6b99b0 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 07:44:29 +0000 Darryl Davis looks at how resilience and responsibility at a young age shaped the Compass founder's approach to leadership and business. Darryl Davis looks at how resilience and responsibility at a young age shaped the Compass founder's approach to leadership and business. Marketing overload: How to cut the clutter and reclaim your time https://www.inman.com/2025/10/06/marketing-overload-how-to-cut-the-clutter-and-reclaim-your-time/ Inman News Headlines urn:uuid:c712dbb0-ac5c-7b9a-34ce-57d6d0cb8e2e Tue, 07 Oct 2025 03:55:39 +0000 Marketing overload is real. New contributor Remington Rand says agents need to cut busywork with AI and focus their time on their strengths. Marketing overload is real. New contributor Remington Rand says agents need to cut busywork with AI and focus their time on their strengths. How to WOW your clients with a simple communication strategy https://www.inman.com/2025/10/06/how-to-wow-your-clients-with-a-simple-communication-strategy/ Inman News Headlines urn:uuid:9ca77c8e-ac66-ad2c-75b7-00af30364b5e Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:54:43 +0000 While you can't control the market or the latest industry headlines, you can control your timely and clear communication with clients, coach Darryl Davis writes. While you can't control the market or the latest industry headlines, you can control your timely and clear communication with clients, coach Darryl Davis writes. Breaking ‘phone-phobia’: 5 practical shifts to boost conversion https://www.inman.com/2025/10/06/breaking-phone-phobia-5-practical-shifts-to-boost-conversion/ Inman News Headlines urn:uuid:b341f59e-76d3-2e0d-79b6-4f45f4e51374 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 22:51:45 +0000 Cure phone-phobia by combining accountability, goal-based training, warm-up strategies, value-first outreach and real conversion metrics, Josh Ries writes. Cure phone-phobia by combining accountability, goal-based training, warm-up strategies, value-first outreach and real conversion metrics, Josh Ries writes. This is why multifamily deals can be the perfect answer https://www.youtube.com/shorts/QM1alC5w5Ds Strategic Real Estate Coach TV urn:uuid:40dd69be-2ea7-6c4e-192e-8e6c65b97470 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 22:21:40 +0000 Fannie, Freddie close NY offices as Trump battles Letitia James https://www.inman.com/2025/10/06/fannie-freddie-close-ny-offices-as-trump-battles-letitia-james/ Inman News Headlines urn:uuid:374bcb0b-7cb1-68bc-f8bd-a6c140ef6e7f Mon, 06 Oct 2025 20:54:46 +0000 The Trump administration is using its tight control over the mortgage giants to continue a vendetta against New York attorney general and other political opponents, critics say. The Trump administration is using its tight control over the mortgage giants to continue a vendetta against New York attorney general and other political opponents, critics say. Your listings will now appear on a new search site: ChatGPT, thanks to Zillow https://www.inman.com/2025/10/06/your-listings-will-now-appear-on-chatgpt-thanks-to-zillow/ Inman News Headlines urn:uuid:58283532-32fc-2fd8-41c0-ac2040a0c74e Mon, 06 Oct 2025 19:29:10 +0000 OpenAI announced on Monday that it had opened up its popular AI chatbot platform ChatGPT to popular apps. Users can now search for homes via Zillow directly within ChatGPT. OpenAI announced on Monday that it had opened up its popular AI chatbot platform ChatGPT to popular apps. Users can now search for homes via Zillow directly within ChatGPT. 48% of Americans blame investors for ‘unreasonable’ housing costs https://www.inman.com/2025/10/06/48-of-americans-blame-investors-for-unreasonable-housing-costs/ Inman News Headlines urn:uuid:2407bf99-3a28-31a3-62d7-3dbc058126f6 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:49:46 +0000 A staggering 93 percent of Americans believe housing costs are "unreasonable," according to Searchlight Institute's latest affordability survey. A staggering 93 percent of Americans believe housing costs are "unreasonable," according to Searchlight Institute's latest affordability survey. CoStar says Zillow ‘always ready to play the victim’ in latest response https://www.inman.com/2025/10/06/costar-says-zillow-always-ready-to-play-the-victim-in-latest-response/ Inman News Headlines urn:uuid:c8560d1b-1649-14e9-89dd-5aae3734cf96 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 15:22:52 +0000 CoStar Group has filed an opposition letter in response to Zillow signaling its forthcoming filing of a motion to dismiss in a lawsuit over CoStar-copyrighted images. CoStar Group has filed an opposition letter in response to Zillow signaling its forthcoming filing of a motion to dismiss in a lawsuit over CoStar-copyrighted images. Inside the stiff opposition to Compass’ private-listing crusade https://www.inman.com/2025/10/06/inside-the-stiff-opposition-to-compass-private-listing-crusade/ Inman News Headlines urn:uuid:8d6859b8-1cf1-e18c-b68f-90629c853a44 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 09:00:37 +0000 Agents at Compass and other large firms are increasingly set against Clear Cooperation. But at franchises and indies, the campaign may have only hardened their resolve, Intel surveys suggest. Agents at Compass and other large firms are increasingly set against Clear Cooperation. But at franchises and indies, the campaign may have only hardened their resolve, Intel surveys suggest. How 1 luxury agent livestreamed his way to listing an NBA star’s Texas mansion https://www.inman.com/2025/10/06/how-1-luxury-agent-livestreamed-his-way-to-listing-an-nba-stars-texas-mansion/ Inman News Headlines urn:uuid:22ac1937-5fb5-484c-39cd-db26bd91cb1b Mon, 06 Oct 2025 08:55:27 +0000 When viral internet personality Kai Cenat called asking about a property outside of Erwin Nicholas's market, he didn't blink. The call led to him listing former San Antonio Spurs player Tony Parker's 53-acre pad with a private waterpark included. When viral internet personality Kai Cenat called asking about a property outside of Erwin Nicholas's market, he didn't blink. The call led to him listing former San Antonio Spurs player Tony Parker's 53-acre pad with a private waterpark included. Has agent bad behavior gotten out of control? The Download https://www.inman.com/2025/10/06/has-agent-bad-behavior-gotten-out-of-control-the-download/ Inman News Headlines urn:uuid:94c622aa-7aa5-5b38-eeda-f5d4d6b291db Mon, 06 Oct 2025 08:00:24 +0000 This week on the Download: A rash of incidents has put agent behavior under the spotlight. Is the industry facing a professionalism crisis — or just a few bad apples and a perception problem? This week on the Download: A rash of incidents has put agent behavior under the spotlight. Is the industry facing a professionalism crisis — or just a few bad apples and a perception problem? This team does $50M a month. Here’s how they convert leads https://www.inman.com/2025/10/06/this-team-does-50m-a-month-heres-how-they-convert-leads/ Inman News Headlines urn:uuid:b1f4c9e5-94a6-74c7-8e1b-3e9a3ba83c9a Mon, 06 Oct 2025 08:00:08 +0000 On this episode, Anthony Djon, leader of a 100-agent "teamerage" doing $50 million a month in volume, provides a masterclass on top-of-funnel lead conversion. On this episode, Anthony Djon, leader of a 100-agent "teamerage" doing $50 million a month in volume, provides a masterclass on top-of-funnel lead conversion. Navigating the fall 2025 housing market: A guide for real estate agents https://www.inman.com/2025/10/06/navigating-the-fall-2025-housing-market-a-guide-for-real-estate-agents/ Inman News Headlines urn:uuid:1c724a9f-d615-2e55-3f84-7010caaea711 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 07:23:14 +0000 The real estate market never stands still, and fall 2025 is no different. Here’s what you need to know to navigate it with confidence. The real estate market never stands still, and fall 2025 is no different. Here’s what you need to know to navigate it with confidence.