From Closed Network to Real Estate Giant—Tech, Marketing, and the Move to Austin
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In this episode of pplpod, we deep dive into the history and evolution of Realtor.com, the second most visited real estate listings website in the United States. We trace the platform's origins from its 1995 launch as the "Realtor Information Network"—a closed system for trade members—to its 1996 public debut and subsequent valuation of over $2.5 billion.
Join us as we discuss:
• The News Corp Era: The massive $950 million acquisition of parent company Move, Inc. in 2014 and the leadership succession from Ryan O’Hara to current CEO Damian Eales.
• Tech & Acquisitions: How the company expanded its capabilities through the $210 million purchase of the AI platform Opcity, the acquisition ...