Compass, Zillow and the National Association of Realtors all dominated headlines in 2025 thanks to big M&A deals, battles over private listings and more
While most would stay, the share of real estate agents who say they would toss their Realtor membership if allowed is not small. Here's how some brokerages are planning to respond, and what arguments agents might find convincing
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Referral fees are just the starting point for a larger conversation real estate professionals need to have about transparency, Cara Ameer writes
Carrie Lysenko is now Chief Technology Officer, and Holly Mabery is Chief Brokerage Officer, a newly created role at the firm
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EXp Realty agent Jeff Rubenstein hadn’t even been over to his new pre-foreclosure listing when he got the news that the neighboring house had exploded and burned to the ground
EXp rolled out updated referral disclosure forms on Monday. ‘Are we waiting for some 3rd-party body that we're members of to have our back? As we learned, I'd rather be safe than sorry’: Pareja
After the National Association of Realtors failed to pass a broad referral disclosure requirement, some major real estate players are embracing transparency on their own
Zillow and Compass endured a 4-day hearing this week over the portal's listing access standards. A judge will now decide if the portal can enforce the standards while Compass's lawsuit continues
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
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For 30 years, Inman Connect events have been based on a simple belief: That big change happens when people come together
Real estate vet and legal expert Mary-Frances Coleman is the association's 1st executive director. She said one of ARA's biggest challenges is the 'that's the way it's always been done' mentality
Austin Victoria of 'Selling the OC' talks about balancing personal expression and professionalism in an industry that is rapidly evolving