by Christina Hughes Babb | Sep 25, 2020 | Industry News, Technology
Zillow, which heretofore has turned to brokerage partners to represent it in home purchases, has announced it will begin using its own agents in the booming iBuying department. In streamlining this operation by way of Zillow Offers, Zillow promises to make homebuying transactions smoother. Zillow said it will implement the new practice in January for [...]
by Robert Wilson | Jan 10, 2020 | Industry News
Numerous FORCE agents discuss the ongoing impacts of decline properties brought on by foreclosures and strategies they use to sell certain homes. As foreclosure rates remain at or near historic lows, the number of available REO properties continue to trend lower as well, presenting many challenges for agents working in this space. ATTOM Data Solutions’ [...]
by Robert Wilson | Nov 5, 2019 | Industry News
By Joseph Doher, Broker-Associate, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Results Realty There is more to Florida than tourism. Even though Florida draws over 135 million tourists annually—on any given day there are more than 1 million tourists in Orlando, Florida. Florida has the 4th largest economy in the US and 18th largest economy in the world if [...]
by Five Star FORCE | Aug 9, 2017 | Industry News
How to create a BPO that’s not only accurate but also outstanding BPOs are the gateway to the REO market. They are an extension of an agent’s resume and a client’s first impression. BPO forms may seem straightforward, but there is plenty of room to let your skills, market knowledge, and professionalism shine through. Being [...]
by Sheri Gibbs | Mar 30, 2017 | Industry News
No More Agent Listing with Trulia or Zillow Zillow Group subsidiaries, Zillow and Trulia, announced in February that they will no longer allow manual listing posts by agents beginning May 1, 2017. In order to promote accuracy and timeliness within the Zillow and Trulia sites, MLS sites and brokerages will be required to send the [...]
by Sheri Gibbs | Mar 1, 2017 | Industry News
Realogy Holdings Corporation Chairman, Richard Smith announced last Thursday that Alex Perriello will step down as President and CEO of Realogy Financial Group (RFG) beginning April 1, 2017. “I am so proud of what we have accomplished together. Collectively, I will miss [the team’s] professionalism and enthusiasm for finding new and creative ways to deliver [...]
