Realtor.com Acquires Zenlist to Boost Agent-Client Collaboration
Realtor.com® has acquired Zenlist, a mobile-first platform used by over 35,000 agents for collaborative search and client communication.
July 14, 2025
Realtor.com® has acquired Zenlist, a mobile-first platform used by over 35,000 agents for collaborative search and client communication.
In a new Playmakers podcast, Andrew Flachner interviews Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale on how AI will reshape real estate. Lonsdale explains why top agents will thrive with AI while middle-tier agents face increasing pressure, and what agents must do now to stay relevant.
A new report from Anytime Estimate shows that 60% of buyers see nearby Airbnbs as a negative, with 28% offering less and 32% walking away entirely. And nearly half of Americans (49%) support a full ban on short-term rentals (STRs) in residential neighborhoods.
According to a Zillow news release, pet-friendly rental listings rent eight days faster on average and attract 9% more views, 12% more saves, and 11% more shares than those that don’t allow pets. The report also reveals that 58% of renters now have pets.
As Compass defends its listing funnel, Leo Pareja questions its impact on transparency. And in this week’s Real Word, Byron and Nicole review Pareja’s op-ed and debate whether Compass’s internal messaging aligns with a consumer-first approach.
After devastating floods in Texas left more than 120 dead and over 170 missing, real estate professionals are stepping up with grassroots and large-scale relief efforts. From Compass agent Katie Wilsey rallying 300 volunteers to Fairway Mortgage’s $1 million donation, the industry is showing what it means to serve in a crisis.
Want to rank higher in local search? A new ebook by BAM and Experience.com shows you the full system for Google and AI visibility, but this blog starts with the most overlooked mistake and how to fix it in minutes.
In a new Instagram Reel, Ryan Serhant breaks down five key real estate shifts agents should be watching, many of which align with the forward-looking conversations and tactical insights planned for this year’s BAM BBQ.
In a new BAM interview, Byron Lazine sits down with Dermot Buffini to unpack why trust, not tech, is still the foundation of a strong real estate brand. From emotional sobriety to the dangers of defaulting to automation, this conversation is a wake-up call.
This week’s BAMx live role play tackled the gap between seller expectations and market reality. New data from Realtor.com and Clever Offers highlights the year-over-year increase in delisted homes and future seller expectations vs past seller experiences.
A viral Reddit post about an agent who gave nothing as a closing gift sparked a wave of client gift stories, from thoughtful to tone-deaf. In this blog, we share real closing gift ideas from BAMx members that go beyond tradition to build lasting trust and loyalty.
BAM BBQ, the hottest virtual real estate event of the summer, goes live July 16, 2025, featuring eXp CEO Leo Pareja, Ryan Serhant, and Experience.com CEO Scott Harris. This free event includes a full replay for every registrant so you won’t miss a minute.
