Industry vets debut playbook to provide ‘non-Realtor MLS Access’
Russ Cofano and Amit Kulkarni of Alloy Advisors are among a group that has created the 'Playbook for MLS Access in the Post NAR Policy Era'
by Taylor Anderson Jan 21
NAR vows to make sure 'every dollar is justified'
The National Association of Realtors released its 2025 Annual Report on Tuesday, reflecting on industry pressure points and how NAR is helping Realtors 'thrive in their day-to-day businesses'
by Marian McPherson Jan 20
How strict are the MLSs? Here's how Compass saw it
As it geared up to fight for rules that were favorable to its private listings strategy, Compass set out to understand where hundreds of MLSs stood — and to create a 1-to-5 ranking system
by Taylor Anderson Jan 20
acronyms and abbreviations
Contributor and COO Holly Brink has the ultimate guide to decode the lingo of business for new and seasoned agents
by Holly Brink Jan 14
2025 existing-home sales miss 2024 pace by razor-thin 1K margin
Existing-home sales increased 5.1% month over month in December. However, it wasn't enough to push 2025 sales above the previous year's level
by Marian McPherson Jan 14
4 times Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman showed he's one of a kind
From his start as a 'pugnacious' young exec to recent appearances on reality TV, Kelman has given the real estate community many memorable moments to reflect on as he leaves the industry
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 14
real estate agent confidence
Coach Darryl Davis and his team have weathered many turbulent markets with their clients for decades, and they are predicting that confidence will be key for what’s ahead
by Darryl Davis Jan 14
Washington to consider requiring all listings to be marketed publicly
INMAN EXCLUSIVE: A draft bill in the Washington State Legislature appears to be the next staging ground for the fight over how real estate listings are marketed
by Taylor Anderson Jan 12
Compass Anywhere
Opinion
As the merger closed quickly, Cara Ameer offered questions that still haven't been answered and insights on the future possibilities
by Cara Ameer Jan 12
Compass Zillow legal strategy
In an Inman Exclusive, Taylor Anderson examined thousands of internal documents to unveil the legal strategies on both sides of the Compass-Zillow wrangling
by Christy Murdock Jan 12
How Compass, Zillow planned to win the private listing battle: 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 Jan 9
Docs offer inside peek at Compass’ war against ‘organized real estate’
‘If we had twice the market share in all of our markets, you can’t bully us anymore.’ A huge new filing sheds light on Compass’s internal strategy as it battles Zillow, NAR and the MLSs
by Taylor Anderson Jan 9
niche marketing for real estate
While 70% of Realtors compete for the same listings, you could be the only agent in your market who truly understands the emotional complexities of the niche you serve, America Foy writes
by America Foy Jan 8
'No listings, no eyeballs, no sales': Zillow docs outline plans to win the private listing battle
‘Listings are the lifeblood of our company’: A trove of newly released documents in the lawsuit between Zillow and Compass sheds light on the private listing fight
by Taylor Anderson Jan 8
Generational wealth, foreign buyers, rising prices: Sotheby's Luxury Outlook for 2026
The luxury market is poised for steady growth this year, with multiple factors driving the market toward a fruitful and lucrative 2026