real estate economist
Windermere Economist Jeff Tucker looks at how a combination of tariffs, economic uncertainty, and rebounding interest rates may cause both buyers and sellers to hunker down for now
by Jeff Tucker Apr 21
Private listings negatively impact both buyers and sellers: Watchdog
Opinion
Stephen Brobeck, senior fellow at the Consumer Policy Center, examines competing interests and competing policies to determine which will benefit consumers
by Stephen Brobeck Apr 21
11 easy-to-copy, trending Instagram Reel examples 
Focus on becoming the first person people think of when they think of your city
by Jimmy Burgess Apr 20
Zillow Group's Samuelson defends, clarifies listing ban in blog post
Chief Industry Development Officer Errol Samuelson took to LinkedIn to clarify how the portal's listing ban applies to Delayed Marketing Exempt Listings, bemoan the spread of 'misinformation'
by Marian McPherson Apr 18
Holly Parker sues Douglas Elliman over $1.5M clawback dispute
Parker alleges the brokerage, which she departed in February after 25 years, is demanding $1.5M in clawbacks while refusing to pay commissions on deals that closed after her move to Compass
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 18
Rounding up the latest on private listings, portal bans: The Download
There was no shortage of opinions following Zillow's (and later, Redfin's) ban on private listings marketed publicly
by Christy Murdock Apr 18
Side and Alexander brothers settle breach of contract lawsuit
The embattled brothers can now say they have one legal action behind them. Terms of the settlement were not immediately disclosed
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 18
Coldwell Banker agrees to pay $20M to settle spam case
Homeowners whose numbers were on the national do-not-call list reported telemarketing calls from Coldwell Banker agents. Class members are expected to get about $281 each
by Taylor Anderson Apr 18
Delayed Marketing Exempt Listings vs. portals: Who's right?
Opinion
Real estate brokers need flexible business options to meet people where they are and help them make the decisions that work for their unique circumstances, Cara Ameer writes
by Cara Ameer Apr 18
Private listing portal ban fallout, reaction, forms: Inman 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 Apr 18
NWMLS, Compass offer differing versions of IDX dustup
Northwest MLS on Thursday reinstated a data license it says it yanked after Compass violated its rules. Compass says the rules were changed after it started doing private listings in Washington
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 18
Bright MLS CEO: Time for fence-sitting is over. It's time to decide
Opinion
If you’re arguing for secrecy in a marketplace that is built on trust and efficiency, Bright MLS CEO Brian Donnellan writes, then maybe it’s not the model that’s outdated — maybe it’s the mindset
by Brian Donnellan Apr 18
10 things your broker wishes real estate school taught you
Broker Joseph Santini offers 10 truths about real estate that will put you on the right track and save you some time on your path to success
by Joseph Santini Apr 18
Measure to disband Florida Real Estate Commission met with alarm
If passed into law, the bill would end the 7-member body that oversees licensing and disciplinary matters for 320K real estate professionals. Florida Realtors and other groups slammed the plan
by Taylor Anderson Apr 17
How brokerages and proptech can tap into fractional leadership
Fractional leadership isn’t a trend, Amy Chorew writes. It’s a flexible, future-ready model built for the realities of modern business
by Amy Chorew Apr 17
Broker Spotlight: Jessica Souza, Paradise Exclusive Real Estate
Find out how this broker and author learned to bet on herself while providing leadership that gives back to her agents and the communities they serve
by Christy Murdock Apr 17