After weeks of silence, the NAR finally issued a public response regarding the antitrust lawsuit. Discover what it was with expert insight and analysis from hosts Pat Hiban and Kevin Kauffman on today’s State of the Market…
No agent, no pressure – that’s the pitch for Zillow’s new self-guided iBuyer tours. This move, the latest in a series of major changes in business strategy, has agents worried. Despite reassurance from Zillow that…
Discount brokerage REX raised an additional $45 million in funding – money they may use to fuel further expansion efforts. With REX’s flat 2 percent fee, this could be bad news for agents who rely on traditional…
It’s been an interesting week in real estate, especially with news of RE/MAX and Redfin joining forces. On today’s State of the Market podcast, Pat Hiban and Kevin Kauffman explore how this referral-based partnership will…
Last week, a class action lawsuit was filed against the NAR (among others) on behalf of “all persons who paid a broker commission since March 6, 2015 in connection with the sale of residential real…
The nation’s first statewide rent control law just passed in Oregon. Should landlords be worried? On today’s State of the Market, hosts Pat Hiban and Kevin Kauffman share their experience with rent control and discuss…
Major news to report regarding real estate giant Zillow on this State of the Market podcast. Spencer Rascoff, Zillow’s CEO since 2010, is stepping down. His replacement, Zillow co-founder Rich Barton, already has big plans…
Opendoor is testing new waters in Dallas, opting to show other brokerages’ listings and offering rebates to buyers who use Open Listings agents. On today’s State of the Market, Pat Hiban and Kevin Kauffman discuss how…
A controversial listing inspired by 50 Shades of Grey has sparked heated debate within the real estate industry. Sure, the listing got plenty of attention, but did the agent’s marketing cross the line? Get our take on…
Is Zillow prioritizing its own for-sale homes over other listings? Find out on today’s State of the Market! Pat and Kevin also offer predictions on the iBuyer phenomenon, and Pat discusses his own experience dealing…