Competition, discretion drive lux agents to embrace private listings
How crucial off-market listing networks are to luxury agents may depend in part on their geographical market. In the current debate, there are still agents firmly planted on both sides
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 29
NAR defeats discount brokerage Homie in antitrust lawsuit
The court determined that Homie's claims were no longer timely, that it failed to make a case for antitrust injury and it did not provide enough evidence to prove wrongful interference
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 16
Has this Austin MLS 'solved' the private listings conundrum?
Flex Listings provide a functioning model that restores transparency, preserves cooperation, and gives sellers and buyers control, clarity and access, Eric Bramlett writes
by Eric Bramlett Jul 15
Inman On Tour Texas
Meet the real estate industry leaders bringing insights on design, development, luxury markets and tech-driven growth to the Lone Star State
by Mariya Gordon Jul 8
zillow private listing ban
The nation’s largest real estate portal began enforcing its ban on private listings on Monday, 10 weeks after announcing its new standards. Here’s what you need to know now
by Taylor Anderson Jun 30
Compass asks judge to block Zillow’s ban on publicly marketed private listings
In a motion filed on Friday, Compass said that it seeks to ‘dent’ Zillow’s dominance and asked the court to stop Zillow’s ban on publicly marketed private listings, which takes effect on Monday
by Taylor Anderson Jun 27
Compass sues Zillow over private listings ban
The antitrust suit, filed Monday in New York, accuses Zillow of using anticompetitive behavior and represents an escalation in an ongoing feud between the companies
Realtor.com CEO slams private listings: 'It is utter nonsense'
Realtor.com won't ban private listings, but CEO Damian Eales argued in a new blog post that private listing advocates 'are likely to find themselves on the wrong side of history'
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 16
Here are your hot takes on NAR's big changes this year: Pulse
Marketing, commingling, hate speech — it's been a big year of change at the National Association of Realtors. Here are your hot takes on those changes
by Inman Jun 10
Rethinking NAR's speech policy, CCP, settlement: 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 30
Inman Luxury Connect
The speaker lineup is unveiled for Inman Luxury Connect at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in July
by Mariya Gordon May 30
NAR Midyear heads to Washington DC at critical moment for housing
The National Association of Realtors Legislative Meetings begins Saturday with free speech, agent pay and affordability on the agenda. Inman breaks down the panels bound to draw a crowd
by Jim Dalrymple II May 30
Zillow’s clarity, Tutor’s clap back, LionDesk's closure: 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 23
Inman Connect in San Diego, your top questions answered.
Join us at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront from July 30 to Aug 1, 2025, and address your most top-of-mind concerns
by Mariya Gordon May 22
Are private listings 'steering'? Inman panelists debate
NextHome's James Dwiggins argued during Inman on Tour Miami that Compass is 'steering' clients. Compass' Mark McLaughlin said Compass clients aren't being 'duped'
by Jim Dalrymple II May 21