In the first of a two-part exclusive interview with Inman, a general in the portal wars breaks down what the public (and the media) get wrong about the leading residential search platforms.
Source: Inman News
Realtor.com CEO talks ‘serious competitors,’ says ‘quality is really what we’re interested in’
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