Bright MLS defends pocket listing ban in face of Compass threat
The Mid-Atlantic multiple listing service invited Compass to come discuss a policy that bans off-market listings but said it is not afraid of a lawsuit and won't back down
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 31
RE/MAX beats estimates with $71.5M in revenue in Q3 2019
The large franchisor also said Thursday it saw a 3.5% increase in its total agent count
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 31
What real estate executives think of NAR's pocket listing policy
One CEO said NAR's policy 'levels the playing field,' but others expressed skepticism at a one-size-fits-all solution
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 31
United Real Estate merges with Charles Rutenberg Realty
The Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based CRR will continue to operate with its 100% commission model
Compass sends 'pre-litigation letter' to Bright MLS over pocket listing policy
Compass says in the letter that Bright MLS's new ban on pocket and off-market listings is anti-competitive and may lead to legal action
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 31
Sotheby’s is giving clients a taste of the good life with branded wine
Sotheby’s auction house has released a collection of 12 wines, all of which will be available to SIR agents for 'gifting purposes'
by Marian McPherson Oct 30
Sotheby’s takes staging to new dimension with latest partnership
Teaming up with spatial computing company Magic Leap, Sotheby’s is now offering buyers virtual reality experiences
by Marian McPherson Oct 30
Connect: Attendees share why you should be at ICNY in January
13 reasons you need to be at ICNY — straight from the words of our Connect alumni
by Inman Oct 30
Redfin launches in new markets in Tennessee, Georgia, Kentucky
Consumers in Savannah, Chattanooga and Northern Kentucky will now be able to search for homes on Redfin.com as well as use the brokerage's agents
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 30
Pocket listings are bad for consumers — period
Opinion
The MLS functions because of bilateral cooperation and compensation. You have to 'pay to play,' and you pay with providing your listings
by Jay Thompson Oct 30
Moving startup MooveGuru raises $1.9M in debt and cash
The company partners with real estate brokerages so that agents can connect their clients to moving services
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 29
Agents skeptical that taking hourly rates could work
As agent compensation faces disruption on multiple fronts, real estate pros said consumers don't actually want to pay upfront hourly rates
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 29
Realogy teams with AARP to launch reward platform for seniors
The new cash-back rewards platform is another way for the company to generate leads for its agents
by Patrick Kearns Oct 28