Mauricio Umansky's ThePLS.com sues NAR over private listings
Umansky's PLS alleges NAR controls competition in the residential real estate industry by controlling a large network of MLSs in the country
by Taylor Anderson Jul 1
zillow private listing ban
The nation’s largest real estate portal began enforcing its ban on private listings on Monday, 10 weeks after announcing its new standards. Here’s what you need to know now
by Taylor Anderson Jun 30
MLS hacked? Solid Earth's Passkey authentication aims to lock it down
It’s not uncommon for MLS platforms and industry data sources to be caught in hacks or phishing attempts, which puts all members at risk
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 27
Compass asks judge to block Zillow’s ban on publicly marketed private listings
In a motion filed on Friday, Compass said that it seeks to ‘dent’ Zillow’s dominance and asked the court to stop Zillow’s ban on publicly marketed private listings, which takes effect on Monday
by Taylor Anderson Jun 27
Compass, Zillow, Redfin and the rest: It's Inman's Top 5
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
by Christy Murdock Jun 27
Compass' antitrust gamble could shatter Zillow's empire
Opinion
Broker and attorney Greg Hague writes that the Compass vs. Zillow lawsuit will ultimately democratize real estate tech, empower innovation and put consumers back in control
by Greg Hague Jun 26
Judge whittles down Howard Hanna real estate commission lawsuit
No evidence of 'horizontal agreement' by real estate brokerages to inflate commissions, but judge will hear arguments alleging a 'vertical antitrust conspiracy' with NAR
by Matt Carter Jun 23
Compass sues Zillow over private listings ban
The antitrust suit, filed Monday in New York, accuses Zillow of using anticompetitive behavior and represents an escalation in an ongoing feud between the companies
Struggling agents, 3 mins with Trump, ChatGPT revolution: Top 5
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
by Dani Vanderboegh Jun 20
Realtor.com CEO slams private listings: 'It is utter nonsense'
Realtor.com won't ban private listings, but CEO Damian Eales argued in a new blog post that private listing advocates 'are likely to find themselves on the wrong side of history'
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 16
Court approval, farming framework, procuring cause: Top 5
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
by Dani Vanderboegh Jun 13
UWM brings back 1% down conventional mortgage program
Nation's largest lender reboots 1% down loans that cover up to $7K of the homebuyer's down payment when financing a purchase with a loan backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac
by Matt Carter Jun 11
An image of the same house twice; one is black and white and the other in color to represent how to revive a listing without dropping the price.
A price drop is not your only option when the market's slow or the listing's stale. Darryl Davis offers strategies to reboot and relaunch that property
by Darryl Davis Jun 11
MLS PIN deal wins court approval after DOJ backs off — for now
The $3.95M settlement in the Nosalek case removes the option to display compensation to buyer brokers via the MLS and goes up for final approval in September
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 10
NAR logo with puzzle pieces symbolizes NAR overturns no-commingling rule
The committee opted to rescind the controversial 'no-commingling' policy on Wednesday, 1 day after NAR's Multiple Listing Issues and Policies Committee voted to scrap it amid DOJ scrutiny
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 5