Could tariffs hammer the potential upside of pre-sale renovations?
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....
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Homes.com will ‘boost’ listings that are banned on Zillow: Florance
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....
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Alexander brothers face 6 new charges in superseding indictment
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....
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Hoby Hanna sounds off on NAR, threatens to leave MLS: Top 5
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....
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Blend seeks to sell Title365 as mortgage revenue shrinks in Q1
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....
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Anyone deftly bridges consumer experience gap: Tech Review
Anyone is a digital homebuying and selling solution for agents and consumers looking to improve the traditional sales experience....
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How to talk to the 71% of potential FSBOs who doubt their decision
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....
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Create blockbuster listing videos with this AI stack for under $100
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....
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How empowerment builds profitable, culture-first brokerages
Treat real estate agents right, broker-owner Michelle Valverde writes, and results will follow, including brokerage growth and resilience....
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Realtor.com parent Move raises quarterly revenue amid headwinds
Move Inc. grew revenue for the second-consecutive quarter, despite declines in lead volume and suppressed web and mobile traffic at Realtor.com, earnings data released Thursday shows....
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