What you are about to read may very well blow a few minds across the real estate Internet space. Or not. We're about to find out... Ready? Earlier today, I accepted a full-time position with Zillow. No, really. Soon I will be Zillow's Director of Industry Outreach & Social Media. Interesting, isn't it? Why? When? Where? What? Why? In a nutshell, because I love a challenge, and I love working with ridiculously smart people. And trust me, this will be a challenge and Zillow is … [Read more...]
This could be the beginning of the end for small brokerages
"This could be the beginning of the end for small brokerages." Or not. The quote comes from a comment in the Inman News story published yesterday, Howard Hanna invests $1M-plus to enhance real estate listings. That commenter is not alone. Notorious Rob Hahn wrote this piece, Some Thoughts on Zillow's 2011 Results and Howard Hanna (In Which I Declare Peace In Our Time). As always, Rob writes thought-provoking copy. In his piece he announces "The Next Battle Line"... So that … [Read more...]
An Interview with Bob Bemis. Yesterday CEO of ARMLS, today Zillow VP
The announcement on Monday that Bob Bemis had tendered his resignation as CEO of ARMLS and will be joining Zillow as Vice President of Partner Relations caused many in the industry to say, "Hmmmm..." Almost immediately the speculation and buzz began. Some were convinced the recent hubbub over ARMLS's switch in tax data providers from iMapp to Realist was the reason. Then of course others chimed in that the failure of the statewide MLS initiative was the main contributing factor. In concert … [Read more...]
ARMLS CEO Bob Bemis Resigns, Joins Zillow…
This should be interesting... This email was just sent to ARMLS (Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service) subscribers: (Also posted on the ARMLS Blog) Personally and professionally, I'll miss Bob Bemis. I've had the pleasure of working with Bob on the ARMLS Tech Committee, on the NAR Multiple Listing Issues and Policies Committee, and various NAR MLS work groups. Bob is a consummate professional, and a good guy. His visionary leadership has allowed ARMLS to become nationally recognized … [Read more...]
Sandicor Fires Another Round in the Listing Syndication War
OK, maybe "Listing Syndication War" is a little too sensationalistic. Maybe. There's no question though that news about real estate listing syndication is now coming at a fast and furious pace. Back in November, Edina Realty lobbed the first round when they announced they were pulling their listings from Trulia and Realtor.com Then a couple of weeks ago it was Jim Abbott and ARG Abbott Realty Group in San Diego doing the same, and adding Zillow into the mix. Yesterday Metrolist, … [Read more...]
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