Judge gavel with justice lawyers to represent appraisal bias lawsuit
The FTC and Department of Justice are expected to scrutinize the impacts of the deal — which would give the merged companies a combined market share of 18 percent
by Matt Carter Sep 22
House with phone to illustrate the Spotify lead generation idea.
Take a page from the streaming platform's Wrapped feature, Josh Ries writes. Instead of sending the typical CMA about what could happen, show your value with Neighborhood Sales Reviews
by Josh Ries Sep 4
Brad Inman: 'AI will be god-like,' and other real estate predictions
During a recent appearance on RealScout CEO Andrew Flachner's podcast, Inman talked about the future of the industry and AI's role in it, while cautiously making a few predictions
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 27
Realtor.com CEO is ready to 'turn off' Clear Cooperation debate
At Inman Connect San Diego, Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales said it's time to turn the page on Clear Cooperation and focus on solving consumers' main challenge — affordability
by Marian McPherson Jul 31
Zillow slams Compass' 'hidden listing scheme' in new court filing
The portal giant pushed back against arguments Compass had made in its complaint alleging antitrust activity and more, and asked the court to deny a request for a preliminary injunction that would prevent enforcement of Zillow's new listing standards
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 17
Century 21 CEO: Recruiting 'is so ultra competitive right now'
Century 21 CEO Mike Miedler knows recruiting and retaining agents is a big concern for brokers. Next month, he’ll roll out a competition focused on bringing more agents and companies in-house
by Taylor Anderson Jul 14
Dwiggins on Compass, Zillow and real estate 'Armageddon'
Co-CEO of franchisor NextHome, James Dwiggins, talks about the future of the industry and the debate over NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect San Diego
Zillow turned a profit in Q1 for the first time in years
The portal lifted its rental and mortgage segments in the first 3 months of 2025, earnings data released Wednesday shows. CEO Jeremy Wacksman said the gains came despite a tough market
by Jim Dalrymple II May 7
West USA Realty commits to Zillow Group's listing policy
One of Arizona's largest brokerages, West USA Realty has committed to following Zillow Group's listing access standard. It's the 3rd to formally back the portal's ban on privately marketed listings
by Marian McPherson Apr 25
Zillow pushes back against private listings: The Download
Zillow's answer to the rising tide of private listing networks has been met with both praise and pushback from industry leaders
by Christy Murdock Apr 12
Zillow to prohibit listings that are privately marketed starting in May
The new policy, which eXp Realty became the first brokerage to commit to, takes effect in May and comes after a decision by NAR to amend its Clear Cooperation Policy, executives said Thursday
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 10
PLNs, dual agency and buyer choice: Back to the future?
Current practice changes are pushing us toward a less transparent market, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes. That's bad business for both clients and real estate professionals
by Summer Goralik Apr 7
MLSs scramble to assess and implement new NAR MLS policy
While some MLS executives praised the 'flexibility' offered by the delayed marketing category that will accompany NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy, its potential repercussions are still unclear
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 31
Bess Freedman on why Compass' listing portal is raising red flags
Opinion
Launched Monday, Compass One's aim is to funnel business through private exclusive channels, Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman writes — yet it threatens a healthy real estate market
by Bess Freedman Feb 5
Majority of real estate pros support Clear Cooperation, Intel Index finds
Supporters of the policy outnumber critics nearly 3-to-1, according to new data from the Inman Intel Index survey. Agents at larger brokerages were more receptive to the criticisms, Intel found
by Daniel Houston Dec 16