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Opinion
The question isn't whether this merger will change real estate, Lauren Henss writes, but whether that change will ultimately benefit consumers, agents or primarily shareholders
by Lauren Henss Oct 8
How will the portals respond to the Compass-Anywhere deal?
Opinion
On this episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, Rob Hahn and Greg Robertson from the Industry Relations podcast debate what this game-changing merger really means
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Opinion
A challenger’s mindset separates leaders from followers. Greg Hague offers 7 standards to question with the consumer’s interest as your compass
by Greg Hague Oct 7
Marketing overload: How to cut the clutter and reclaim your time
Agents don’t need more tools, says new contributor Remington Rand. They need better workflows. Cut through the noise, focus on your strengths and let AI handle the busywork
by Remington Rand Oct 6
real estate agent communication
You can’t control the market or the headlines, but you can control how you communicate, Darryl Davis writes. Here are the scripts, tips and templates you need to build trust and lifelong clients
by Darryl Davis Oct 6
Inside the stiff opposition to Compass' private-listing crusade
Agents at Compass and other large firms are increasingly set against Clear Cooperation. But at franchises and indies, the campaign may have only hardened their resolve, Intel surveys suggest
by Daniel Houston Oct 6
Kai Cenat and Tony Parker at Parker's luxury home outside San Antonio
When internet personality Kai Cenat called about a property outside of Erwin Nicholas's market, it led to listing a 53-acre pad, with the country's biggest private waterpark included, for a cool $20M
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Opinion
If MLSs shift to meet the challenges of a new market, they'll secure their place at the center of the homebuying process, Amit Kulkarni writes
by Amit Kulkarni Oct 1
Is the mortgage lock-in effect ending? These numbers offer clues
The share of mortgaged homeowners with rates of at least 6 percent has risen to nearly 20 percent, Redfin said, signaling the potential end of a years-long 'lock-in effect'
by Marian McPherson Sep 29
Here's the essential reading on the Compass-Anywhere deal
Lock in with Inman’s ongoing coverage of the Compass-Anywhere merger — from deal details to what it means for the future of real estate. And be sure to check back often for updates
by Christy Murdock Sep 26
James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson, hosts of the Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered podcast.
Opinion
Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered hosts James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson break down the Compass-Anywhere deal that is set to create a company worth an estimated $10B
Does the Compass-Anywhere deal set the stage for a private listings culture clash?
As the debate over private listings and the Clear Cooperation Policy raged on, Anywhere leaders charted a distinctly central path. Here's how that could change under a Compass banner
by Taylor Anderson Sep 25
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Steven McCloskey shares the lesser-known tools agents can't stop raving about and how integrating them properly can automate your repetitive tasks, so you can focus on what matters
by Steven McCloskey Sep 24
Experts see Anywhere acquisition as bid to remake real estate in Compass' image
In acquiring its rival, Compass would absorb a smattering of business models and a load of debt. But it might gain what its CEO has long sought, observers say: more sway over industry affairs
by Daniel Houston Sep 23
brand building
Without a brand, you will spend your career chasing deals. Alyssa Stalker explains why recognition and presence are the difference between hustling harder and selling more
by Alyssa Stalker Sep 22