Our New Year’s Resolution: To Each Their Home

CEO Perspectives

“May you live in interesting times.” While there may be disagreement about the source of this expression (some believe it is translated from an ancient Chinese curse, but there is no evidence of a Chinese source), I think we can all agree that the past few years have been interesting, to say the least.

Just two short years ago, most of us had no idea that our lives were about to be turned upside down by a global pandemic. As I write this, more than 800,000 people in the U.S. have died from Covid-19. Many others lost their jobs and livelihoods. The resulting economic, societal, and community impacts have compelled many, if not most, of us to re-evaluate our lifestyles, values, and purpose. … Continue reading “Our New Year’s Resolution: To Each Their Home”

An Invitation to the Industry: Address Fair Housing Together

CEO Perspectives

In early 2020, I joined Realtor.com as CEO to help people when they buy, sell or rent homes. It’s been a monumental two years of growth and change for me, my company and the industry.

At this time of complexity in real estate, our team has been energized by our purpose to simplify real estate choices, especially for first-time home buyers.

Yet we keep bumping up against one very old and persistent problem: the ability to afford and own a home can be unjustly limited by one’s race, ethnicity, or other personal characteristics.
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Showcasing stories on International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Real Stories

Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and wellbeing of persons with disabilities, which according to the Center for Disease Control, impacts major life activities for one in four U.S. adults.  … Continue reading “Showcasing stories on International Day of Persons with Disabilities”

Here’s what to expect from the housing market in the year ahead

Buyer Tips

Another whirlwind year in the housing market will soon come to an end. With bidding wars, record-high home prices and a historically low inventory of for-sale homes available, many are likely excited to put the 2021 market behind them and welcome in a fresh new year. 

But what can you expect from the housing market in the year ahead? The good news from Realtor.com® Chief Economist Danielle Hale is that you’ll likely have a better chance to find a home in 2022 compared to this year, but the not-so-good news is that she anticipates the pandemic-driven boom in the housing market to persist into next year and for competition to remain fierce.  … Continue reading “Here’s what to expect from the housing market in the year ahead”

What we’ve learned at Realtor.com® by getting closer to our consumers

Company Updates

As we approach the holidays, I am taking time to reflect on what we’ve learned at Realtor.com®  about our consumers during this unique and exciting time for the real estate industry. By taking an agile and consumer-centric approach to marketing, we’ve been able to increase our A/B testing speed, grow engagement with our communications, and ultimately increase total consumer value by more than 50% year on year 💪💪.

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New Realtor.com® site features help you find the perfect home with those you trust

Buyer Tips

When it comes to buying a home and making what is likely the biggest purchase of your lifetime, one really is the loneliest number. A recent survey from Realtor.com® and HarrisX found that the majority of people shop for homes with someone else, be it a spouse, partner, family member or friend. In addition, nearly 8 in 10 home shoppers think it’s important to get feedback or a second opinion on homes they are considering. 

With that in mind, Realtor.com is excited to release two great new features to help you simplify the process of finding the perfect home with those you trust! … Continue reading “New Realtor.com® site features help you find the perfect home with those you trust”

Veterans can win $100,000 toward a new home

Realtor.com® Giving Back

On this Veterans Day, and every day, we want to say thank you to all of our nation’s Veterans and their families. Veterans have done so much for our country, and their service and sacrifice inspire us.

At Realtor.com®, our mission is to make buying, selling, renting, and living in homes easier and more rewarding for everyone. We know the idea of home is an important one to military members, especially since they served abroad or were away from their loved ones while on active duty. This is why we are proud of our longstanding partnership with Veterans United Home Loans. Together, we’ve helped thousands of Veterans and military members buy their next place to call home.

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We Must Succeed Together, or Risk Failing Separately

CEO Perspectives

I’m paraphrasing Benjamin Franklin in that headline, but as I think back over the past year, I’m even more convinced that Realtor.com’s open marketplace and collaborative approach is the best path forward for everyone in the real estate industry – consumers and professionals alike.

Our business lies at the intersection of high tech and human touch. Realtor.com aims to leverage technology to its best purpose – making it easier for people to buy, sell and rent homes and enhancing the ways in which agents, brokers, lenders and title providers support their clients and collaborate toward closing.  … Continue reading “We Must Succeed Together, or Risk Failing Separately”