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Some agents were shocked, but those working inside Compass generally agreed that the deal gives the combined firms increased bargaining power
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 22
Is NAR the big loser in the Compass and Anywhere deal?
Compass has long had a contentious relationship with the National Association of Realtors. Real estate veterans speculated Monday that NAR could thus suffer as Compass grows
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 22
Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman
The NYC-headquartered firm has long thought of itself as a steady tortoise, CEO Bess Freedman told Inman, and during uncertain markets, that's something that attracts real estate agents
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 19
Compass calling foul on MLS rules is hypocrisy
Opinion
The National Association of Realtors and MLSs need to be repaired, not replaced, independent broker-owner Courtney Poulos writes
by Courtney Poulos Sep 19
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As real estate moves further into the age of artificial intelligence, Lauren Henss writes, it requires a combination of tech and human connection to serve clients
by Lauren Henss Sep 18
AI real estate agent
Agents are starting to incorporate artificial intelligence into their technology suites, according to a new survey from the National Association of Realtors.
by Taylor Anderson Sep 18
listing agent mistakes
When you avoid these listing mistakes and properly market properties, coach Darryl Davis writes, you create new branding and referral opportunities
by Darryl Davis Sep 18
BrightMLS and proptech startup Ocusell launch joint venture
BrightMLS and Ocusell have launched a joint venture to co-develop and license their existing technology solutions, including Ocusell List+ and Bright Listing Manager
by Marian McPherson Sep 18
Chris Kelly on Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered.
On this episode, Chris Kelly, the new president and CEO of HomeServices of America, talks Compass acquisition headlines, private listings and more
Robert Reffkin: This is real estate's college sports moment
Opinion
Just like the NCAA took advantage of athletes, Compass CEO Reffkin writes, Zillow, NAR and MLSs are just ‘monopolies that profit from work they don’t create’
by Robert Reffkin Sep 16
AI real estate agent
Move your value proposition away from the transactional and into the protective, taking care of your clients in a way that technology can't, Josh Ries writes
by Josh Ries Sep 10
Compass hires former NAR lead attorney as it doubles down on legal battles
Ethan Glass previously worked at the DOJ, and served as lead outside counsel for the National Association of Realtors throughout the trial in the Sitzer | Burnett homeseller commission lawsuit
by Taylor Anderson Sep 9
How this agent went viral by falling in love with the home in his TikTok video tour
Jered Jones thought he had a hit-in-the-making with an emo parody music video he created on TikTok — but his real viral moment completely took him by surprise
A picture of a woman and a checklist over a cloudy sky with the list being checked off to represent the woman's 8-step buyer plan: buyer intake plan, commission conversation, buyer home financing process, Education Day, guiding first-time buyers during home inspection, escrow process
Windermere agent Cassie Walker Johnson provides an 8-step plan that will streamline the way you work with hopeful homebuyers
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Lead-gen expert Josh Ries tells you how to transform ideas from Zillow and Realtor.com into local insights that make your content marketing stand out for all the right reasons
by Josh Ries Sep 9