CoStar reaches agreement with CRMLS, keeping access to data
Homes.com won't lose access to real estate listing data from the California Regional Multiple Listing Service after all
by Taylor Anderson Oct 23
NAR weighs in on Zillow's new ChatGPT integration
Without specifying whether or not the integration violated any IDX license agreements with MLSs, NAR said that each individual MLS should assess its own agreement with Zillow to ensure compliance
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 21
Zillow ChatGPT integration
Some industry watchers claim the portal is violating IDX licensing rules with the deal, while Zillow maintains it did its due diligence and is not handing over MLS data to OpenAI
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 15
Supreme Court just might give REX another shot at NAR, Zillow
Attorneys for the defunct brokerage have petitioned the Supreme Court to weigh in on whether NAR's no-commingling rule could have violated antitrust law, even if optional
by Matt Carter Oct 14
Amit Kulkarni, Russ Cofano launch strategy firm Alloy Advisors
Longtime real estate executives Amit Kulkarni and Russ Cofano have launched a new strategy firm, Alloy Advisors. Their offerings range from product development to legal planning
by Marian McPherson Oct 8
At Inman, we believe in you, the real estate professional
Opinion
Real estate embodies the American dream, and as a profession is filled with people fighting for their communities and their clients
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 8
Compass Anywhere
Opinion
Don't fear the scale of a combined Compass and Anywhere, luxury expert Mickey Alam Khan writes. Instead, lean into your differentiators and your unique value proposition
by Mickey Alam Khan Oct 7
FTC sues Zillow, Redfin over $100M rental syndication deal
The deal included Zillow paying Redfin $100M for the ability to host rental listings for buildings with over 25 units. The FTC called the deal an 'end run around competition'
by Taylor Anderson Sep 30
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
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
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
Robert Reffkin, mortgage moves, Serhant family: 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 Dani Vanderboegh Sep 19
Douglas Elliman joins upstart American Real Estate Association
The NAR alternative also announced that Douglas Elliman CEO Michael Liebowitz has joined its management board, and that the association is adopting the acronym 'ARA'
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 17
Mauricio Umansky and Nykia Wright in front of a court house
The trade association essentially denied all allegations that The PLS made against it, saying that Clear Cooperation and NAR policies are 'lawful, justified, procompetitive [and] pro-consumer'
Demystify rentals as a lead source with RentEdge: Tech Review
Ideal for agents working with renters, landlords and in-house property management operations
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 8