NAR President Kevin Sears at Inman Connect Las Vegas
Opinion
According to NAR President Kevin Sears, Realtors have a profound obligation and responsibility to put client interests ahead of our own
by Kevin Sears Sep 30
Compass Anywhere merger
Opinion
CEO Mickey Alam Khan writes that with its new merger, Compass will finally achieve its goal to become the Amazon of real estate
by Mickey Alam Khan Sep 22
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
Working with the Michael Jordan of real estate: Bess Freedman
Opinion
As Hall Willkie steps into a consultant role at Brown Harris Stevens, CEO Bess Freedman reflects on the impact of her mentor
by Bess Freedman Jun 9
Zillow's new listing policy: Punishment disguised as fairness
Opinion
Darryl Davis outlines the way Zillow's actions and policies are designed for its own benefit, not for the benefit of sellers or real estate professionals
by Darryl Davis Apr 11
America’s real estate advantage is under siege: eXp's Leo Pareja
Opinion
CEO of eXp Leo Pareja calls for courage, clarity and collaborative leadership in meeting threats to market transparency head-on
by Leo Pareja Apr 10
NWMLS calls for marketplace openness, fairness, transparency
Opinion
Northwest MLS President and CEO Justin Haag writes that there is no place for exclusionary practices in today's real estate marketplace
by Justin Haag Mar 31
Why client disclosures, not MLS mandates, serve homeowners best
Opinion
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin cites research on pre-marketing outcomes to argue for an end to Clear Cooperation Policy mandates
by Robert Reffkin Feb 27
EXp CEO answers 10 questions on CCP, MLS and transparency
Opinion
EXp Realty Chief Executive Officer Leo Pareja answers your burning questions on the future of the Clear Cooperation Policy, multiple listing services and serving homebuyers and sellers in 2025
by Leo Pareja Feb 18
Robert Reffkin nods to Gary Keller in latest Clear Cooperation critique
Opinion
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin lays out 10 questions his agents are asking in the wake of NAR's commission settlement in his latest argument in favor of consumer choice and against CCP
by Robert Reffkin Feb 7
Bess Freedman on why Compass' listing portal is raising red flags
Opinion
Launched Monday, Compass One's aim is to funnel business through private exclusive channels, Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman writes — yet it threatens a healthy real estate market
by Bess Freedman Feb 5
Steve Baird: National franchises have lost touch with Main Street
Opinion
In an era of rapid industry consolidation, including the acquisition of @properties by Compass, independence still matters, Baird & Warner Real Estate President and CEO Steve Baird writes
by Steve Baird Dec 18
Association-drafted forms protect consumers and members: CAR
Opinion
Despite the rhetoric of some in the industry, shifting away from using association-developed forms is the opposite of consumer-friendly, CAR President Melanie Barker writes for Inman
by Melanie Barker Oct 29
Yannaccone: Reform, not repeal, is the wise path for Clear Cooperation
Opinion
Anywhere Brands President and CEO Sue Yannaccone offers a measured, thoughtful assessment of the Clear Cooperation Policy debate
by Sue Yannaccone Oct 11
Bright MLS CEO checks Robert Reffkin on Clear Cooperation Policy
Opinion
Bright MLS CEO Brian Donnellan takes issue with assertions made by Compass CEO Robert Reffkin in his Oct. 8 op-ed for Inman on the role of MLSs in promoting Clear Cooperation
by Brian Donnellan Oct 10