Zillow ChatGPT integration
Some industry watchers claim the portal is violating IDX licensing rules with the deal, while Zillow maintains it did its due diligence and is not handing over MLS data to OpenAI
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 15
Supreme Court just might give REX another shot at NAR, Zillow
Attorneys for the defunct brokerage have petitioned the Supreme Court to weigh in on whether NAR's no-commingling rule could have violated antitrust law, even if optional
by Matt Carter Oct 14
HomeSmart celebrates 25 years with new branding, messaging
HomeSmart unveiled new branding for its 25th anniversary on Tuesday. Brokerage leaders said the redesign reflects its commitment to 'simplicity and transparency'
by Marian McPherson Oct 14
Compass Anywhere merger
How can a boutique brokerage avoid being eclipsed by an industry behemoth? Dezireh Eyn suggests leaning into transparency as a differentiator
by Dezireh Eyn Oct 14
An image of a hand holding a magnet attracting little people to represent agent retention and what real estate agents want in a brokerage.
Recruiting and retention aren't just about branding or commission splits. Verl Workman shares what agents really need from their next brokerage
by Verl Workman Oct 14
Two people shaking hands in front of an explosion of color to signify media outreach strategies for real estate.
Tap into content and media opportunities to raise your profile and elevate the reputation of your real estate business, broker-owner Amy Stockberger writes
by Amy Stockberger Oct 13
zillow private listing ban
The portal giant says most agents who receive a notice about violating Zillow’s private listings rules only received one notice
by Taylor Anderson Oct 13
NAR CEO Nykia Wright
Charting a new course beyond turmoil, Nykia Wright vows transparency and tells NAR’s 1.5M members the organization is on the cusp of unveiling a 2026-2028 Strategic Plan
by Taylor Anderson Oct 13
The MLS isn't dead yet, but brokers hedge bets with private listings
As Clear Cooperation's biggest opponents gain market share and influence, Intel surveyed agents and brokers on how they actually use private listings — and how deep their loyalty to the MLS runs
by Daniel Houston Oct 13
The $168M secret: Why this broker leans on a 50 call per week rule
On this episode, DOMO CEO Greg Geilman offers an authentic look at how he built a high-production, boutique luxury brokerage after quitting his tech job to join real estate in 2010
Compass-Anywhere
As the logistics of the merger unfold, members of the real estate community continue to share their thoughts on the deal
by Christy Murdock Oct 13
Bess Freedman, pet rock
Opinion
Not all trends are worth following, the Brown Harris Stevens CEO writes. The pet rock had its moment, but private listing networks create a conflict between fiduciary duty and financial gain
by Bess Freedman Oct 10
Compass clues, ChatGPT listings, white-collar crime: Inman’s Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Oct 10
An easy button in front of a wall of code to symbolize AI and custom GPTs for real estate.
AI for real estate agents doesn't have to be complicated. Jimmy Burgess shares strategies to simplify and speed up adoption
by Jimmy Burgess Oct 10
Companies must 'get big in order to compete' with Compass-Anywhere
As Compass moves to acquire Anywhere next year, some real estate leaders say it may place pressure on competitors to ramp up their own expansions
by Daniel Houston Oct 9
hand with Compass
Opinion
Darryl Davis writes that agents should use this time to contest assumptions, sharpen their business model and wait for the actual outcomes from the pending merger
by Darryl Davis Oct 9