Dueling with dual agency in the age of private listing networks
Opinion
Is dual agency fair to buyers, sellers and agents? In the age of private listing networks, Spencer Krull writes, it's worth examining who the practice benefits
by Spencer Krull May 12
Homes.com will 'boost' listings that are banned on Zillow: Florance
CoStar CEO Andy Florance on Thursday said the 'Boost' tool it rolled out on April 29 will now be available for brokers and homeowners who have been thwarted by Zillow's private listing ban
by Marian McPherson May 9
Hoby Hanna sounds off on NAR, threatens to leave MLS: 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 May 9
Illinois bill seeks to make Clear Cooperation into law
If passed, HB 3452 would require brokerages to market properties for sale on public platforms within 1 day of entering into an agreement with a seller, unless the seller signed an opt-out form
Howard Hanna CEO threatens to leave MLS: 'The world has changed'
Howard Hanna's CEO Howard 'Hoby' Hanna envisions offering 'a deeper level of retail experience' after the NAR rule change, but chafes at the trade group 'telling us how to operate our business'
Howard Hanna CEO Hoby Hanna: 'NAR sold industry down the river'
Hanna slammed the National Association of Realtors' MLS rules in a conversation with Inman prior to the Gibson settlement last week, saying Clear Cooperation and IDX limit broker innovation
Private listing wars, hate speech, earnings: 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 May 2
Zillow cares more about consumers than Realtors do
Opinion
While we’ve been distracted by policy fights, lawsuits and finger-pointing, Zillow has executed a master plan to become the dominant force for real estate needs, coach Darryl Davis writes
by Darryl Davis May 1
Cracks in NAR's control begin to show: The Download
With platforms and portals pushing back against its policies, is the National Association of Realtors losing its grip on the industry?
by Christy Murdock Apr 26
Compass sues Northwest MLS, pulling Windermere along for a ride
The suit claims the multiple listing service is a 'monopolist' with 'no meaningful competitors' and that, as a broker-owned MLS, its Seattle area owners have an interest in limiting competition
The private listing debate just got real: 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 25
Biggest MLS in the nation rejects NAR 'Delayed Marketing' policy
California Regional MLS said in a statement that the new Multiple Listing Options for Sellers policy, which NAR states is mandatory, was created to 'placate' complaining brokerages
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 22
Private listings just got real: State regulators have entered the chat
Opinion
State regulators are scrutinizing Realtor practices and mandating consumer-friendly, fiduciary-level professional behavior, Summer Goralik writes
by Summer Goralik Apr 22
After pause, Utah MLS resumes Clear Cooperation enforcement
Under the updated Park City MLS rules, agents are still required to submit listings within a set timeframe after executing a listing agreement or publicly marketing a property
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 21
Agents find waning value in the purchase of portal leads: Intel
Nearly 70% of agents who have purchased portal leads in the past say they no longer buy them, citing 'time and money' needed for maximum ROI, according to the latest Intel Index polling data
by Marian McPherson Apr 21