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Zillow

Zillow Rentals’ Michael Sherman: Renting Shouldn’t Be This Complicated

Michael Sherman leads Zillow Rentals, overseeing the business and product teams responsible for Zillow’s rental marketplace. Since joining Zillow in 2012, Sherman has held leadership roles across several of the company’s businesses, focusing on building products and partnerships that create value for both consumers and industry partners.  Under Sherman’s leadership, Zillow Rentals has grown into…

SkySlope

SkySlope and Cloze Expand Integration to Automate Real Estate Transaction Paperwork

SkySlope—a transaction management solution for real estate brokerages—has announced the launch of SkySlope Forms support within Cloze—an AI-powered real estate platform. This is an expansion of the pre-existing integration between the two companies, creating a more connected experience that takes agents from first contact to signed contract without ever leaving their workflow. First launched in…

applications

Elevated Rates, Inflation Put Downward Pressure on Mortgage Applications This Week

As mortgage rates and inflation remain elevated due to rising oil, gas and energy prices from the Middle Eastern conflict, the latest data from Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) saw mortgage applications fall this week. MBA’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey saw mortgage applications decrease by 2.3% from one week prior, a 3% decrease on an unadjusted…

Howard Hanna Launches The Luxury Circle of Excellence

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services has announced the launch of The Luxury Circle of Excellence, an invitation-only initiative designed to connect and elevate the company’s top-performing luxury agents across its 15-state footprint.  The new program reflects Howard Hanna’s continued investment in the luxury real estate sector and created a collaborative network focused on referrals, market …

Constellation Launches Modernized HouseValues Platform

Constellation1 has announced the next evolution of HouseValues—the flagship seller lead platform from Market Leader—introducing new homeowner engagement tools, behavioral insights and real-time intent signals designed to help agents better identify and nurture seller opportunities.  According to the company, the launch represents the most significant update to the HouseValues platform in more than 25 years. …

Redfin

Redfin Launches New ‘Early Access’ Search Category for Buyers and Sellers

Redfin has launched what it is calling Redfin Early Access, a new search category featuring homes “buyers won’t find on other major real estate sites,” which include both Compass Coming Soon listings through a previously announced partnership as well as properties listed through the company’s brokerage.  According to a release from the portal, the category…

Tip of the Day

How to Build a ‘B-Roll Bank’ for Effortless Content

The idea of scripting, lighting and performing for a camera every day is enough to keep even the most ambitious professional on the sidelines. The secret is staying consistent without burning out isn’t working harder on your production—it’s working smarter with B-roll. Read more.

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