real estate market transparency
Opinion
4 takeaways from Amy Corr's podcast with Robert Reffkin and Thad Wong
by Amy Corr Jun 17
Private listings are being weaponized. This CEO calls it out
Robert Palmer unpacks the private listings debate and explains why one model won’t work
Compass calls Northwest MLS a ‘monopolist,' asks court to dismiss counterclaims
The legal tit-for-tat over MLS rules blocking coming-soon listings has been ongoing for a year
by Taylor Anderson Apr 24
fiduciary duty and fair housing
Opinion
When access to a home is limited, certain buyers are unable to participate in the market
by Colette Stevenson Apr 16
price discovery
Opinion
Private listings, properly understood, do not replace the MLS. Here's why
by Kevin Gillen Apr 14
data transparency and interpretation
Opinion
Buyers have more access to data than ever before but no idea what it means
by Deb Siefkin Mar 27
HomeServices CEO: Hiding days on market, price history is a disservice to buyers and sellers
Opinion
Chris Kelly on the myth of ‘harmful transparency’ in real estate today
by Chris Kelly Mar 26
Zillow called it the ‘open market,’ then buried consumers and MLSs
Opinion
The tragedy isn't that the MLS got disrupted. It's what's replacing the MLS
by Amit Kulkarni Mar 23
days on market metrics
Opinion
Our transparent real estate market is the envy of most of the world because of how efficient it is
by Bess Freedman Mar 18
Compass-Redfin deal
This week on The Download, check in with industry thought leaders on the latest big deal
by Christy Murdock Mar 9
OB Jacobi opinion
Opinion
Consumers shouldn't be 'guinea pigs' for strategies that may not benefit them
by OB Jacobi Mar 5
Realtor.com launches MLS-led collaborative search experience
Realtor.com has launched Realtor.com+, a collaborative home search experience for agents and their buying clients. It's available only through MLSs, which will offer it as a member benefit
by Marian McPherson Jan 21
One CEO on what will help agents grab more market share in 2026
Despite an underwhelming 2025, Century 21 CEO Mike Miedler is excited about the year ahead, saying that agents who master business basics and lean into niches will succeed
by Marian McPherson Jan 13
Zillow's listing ban hangs in the balance after 4-day hearing
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
by Marian McPherson Nov 24
NAR President Kevin Sears at Inman Connect Las Vegas
Opinion
According to NAR President Kevin Sears, Realtors have a profound obligation and responsibility to put client interests ahead of our own
by Kevin Sears Sep 30