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Seahawks vs Broncos / Zillow vs Move

Seahawks vs Broncos / Zillow vs Move

Via Rob Hahn… Denver Broncos, in other words, are becoming more like Seattle Seahawks. And I think they’re going to come back pissed off in 2015, and be very dangerous, playing with a chip on their shoulders. True, Move will be dangerous because they are…

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Things Just Got REAL INTERESTING Between Move and Zillow

Things Just Got REAL INTERESTING Between Move and Zillow

Move/NAR filed a lawsuit against Zillow & Samuelson today. And then…Zillow named Curt Beardsley Vice President, Industry Development. For those who don’t know, Curt was just named as the successor to Errol Samuelson (whom Zillow just recruited). Not even sure what to say. Other than “WOW”….

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Trulia’s New “What’s Your Moment of Trulia” Campaign

Trulia’s New “What’s Your Moment of Trulia” Campaign

What do you think? Does it will resonate with you? More importantly, will it resonate with home buyers?

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More on Errol Joining Zillow

More on Errol Joining Zillow

A few links for you related to Errol’s recent move… Rob Hahn – In Which I Speak to Steve Berkowitz, CEO of Move, Inc. Greg Robertson – Errol Samuelson leaves for Zillow & Errol Errol Samuelson – I’m Joining Zillow. Here’s Why.

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Errol Samuelson Joins Zillow

Errol Samuelson Joins Zillow

Today’s news is sure to send shockwaves through the industry: the (now former) president of Realtor.com® and chief strategy officer of Move, Errol Samuelson, is joining Zillow as their Chief Industry Development Officer. Here’s the press release. I think it’s safe to say this will be the primary…

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What is Zillow?

What is Zillow?

Given my 5 years working at the big Z, I was stoked to see this Tweet tonight… "What is Zillow?" On Jeopardy tonight! pic.twitter.com/N7IXfDOfMy — Spencer Rascoff (@spencerrascoff) March 4, 2014

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Yoga Girl Finds it First

Yoga Girl Finds it First

Realtor.com’s new ad is out… What say you? Bad? Okay? Good? Great?

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Inman’s New Kids on the Block

Inman’s New Kids on the Block

Since Geek Estate is all about real estate technology, it’s only fitting to showcase Inman’s “New Kids on the Block” session… David Eisenberg, co-founder and CEO, Floored Karl Falk, co-founder, chairman and CEO, ShortSave Inc. Matt Ehrlichman, CEO, Porch.com Kristin Walker, Realtor and adviser, Relocality…

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Can the Industry Combat the Portals Long Term? And If So, How?

Can the Industry Combat the Portals Long Term? And If So, How?

Every week or two, on Facebook, Twitter or a blog comment, I see someone in the industry say something to the tune of… The portals take our data, then sell leads back to us with the traffic they generate from it. The portals were built…

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Cool Stuff Free:  Google Page Speed Service

Cool Stuff Free: Google Page Speed Service

Google Page Speed Service has been around for a number of years. It is in Beta and currently free of charge (it has been free for several years now).  Upon the official release Google Page Speed Service pricing will be competitive. So how does it…

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