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Zillow Rentals launches artificial intelligence-fueled chatbot EliseAI
Zillow Rentals has partnered with third-party artificial intelligence company, EliseAI, to power its chatbot for renters and property owners. EliseAI will answer questions, schedule tours and send automatic follow-ups to renters. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros, connect with the Inman Community, and gain insights from hundreds of...
Leading Lehigh Valley indie joins Coldwell Banker Hearthside
Boutique firm Acre & Estate has joined Coldwell Banker Hearthside. The merger extends Coldwell Banker Hearthside’s reach from 11 to 14 offices...
More than 2.5M people have made commission settlement claims
The company handling notifications has sent out more than 100 million emails notifying homesellers about the settlements — and is charging more than...
NAR: The settlement didn’t kill procuring cause
The concept of who brings the buyer that completes a real estate sale will remain, though it may come up less frequently in commission disputes,...
You’re not just a real estate agent – you’re a business
One-size-fits-all answers just don’t cut it in this highly complex market. Start thinking bigger, and build the business of your dreams, Coldwell...
Zillow Rentals launches artificial intelligence-fueled chatbot EliseAI
Zillow Rentals has partnered with third-party artificial intelligence company, EliseAI, to power its chatbot for renters and property owners....
NAR has made some big changes this year. What’s your take? Pulse
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Real estate AI increasingly blurs the lines between humans and tech
Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros, connect with the Inman Community and gain...
Trust is your competitive edge. Most agents earn it the wrong way
In a market with fewer clients and more competition, trust is the ultimate differentiator for real estate pros, Better Homes and Gardens President...
Foreclosures were up 9% year over year in May: ATTOM
States with the highest foreclosure rates in May included Delaware, Florida, Illinois and Indiana. ATTOM’s CEO described the situation as “a mixed...
California broker challenges NAR rule over dues for non-members
Modesto broker John Diaz took aim at NAR, CAR and two local organizations for the creation and enforcement of the Variable Dues Formula, which he...
Resilient by design: 5 ways new agents turn setbacks into strength
Lean on systems and support that take the busywork off your plate — like CRMs, done-for-you marketing, voicemail drops and smart follow-up...
10 reasons you should live in your 1st investment property
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