Where did the demise of the MLS begin? It started with CCP
Opinion
The Clear Cooperation Policy tried to solve a real problem, and it created a larger one
by Darryl Davis Apr 1
days on market metrics
Opinion
Our transparent real estate market is the envy of most of the world because of how efficient it is
by Bess Freedman Mar 18
Compass drops antitrust lawsuit against Zillow
Compass said recent Zillow policy changes provide homesellers 'with more choice'
by Marian McPherson Mar 18
Industry leaders weigh in on Zillow’s coming-soon push
Reactions highlight the debate over pre-marketing, private networks and listing transparency
by AJ LaTrace Mar 18
HomeServices CEO says Zillow pre-marketing deal should be a ‘pulse check’ for industry
Chris Kelly said now is the time to assess 'long-term implications' versus 'short-term gains'
by AJ LaTrace Mar 17
Washington state legislature
Opinion
Washington’s leadership should not be seen as an exception. It should be a blueprint
by OB Jacobi Mar 16
Seattle skyline
The law requires broad public marketing of listings as part of state's real estate brokerage law
by Taylor Anderson Mar 16
See which states are looking to limit private real estate listings
Lawmakers are proposing bills that would require broad public marketing of listings
by Taylor Anderson Mar 3
Approval of Compass-Anywhere merger 'raises questions about corruption' at AG's office: Senator
A letter addressed to US Attorney General Pamela Bondi and signed by 18 members of Congress says the merger was cleared 'under extraordinarily questionable circumstances'
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 20
A national MLS could be great, execs say, but feasibility and antitrust issues pose a challenge
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin recently floated the idea of a national MLS. Luxury real estate leaders are intrigued by the concept, but have many questions about how such an entity might work
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 19
Bess Freedman at Inman Connect New York in 2026
Opinion
Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman looks at Zillow's early win in its fight with Compass and its implications for the future of PLNs
by Bess Freedman Feb 9
HomeServices CEO on private listings: 'Is it ultimately better for the consumer?'
At Inman Connect New York, real estate executives Chris Kelly, Stuart Siegel and Joe Skousen discussed artificial intelligence, consolidation and whether private listings help consumers
by Marian McPherson Feb 6
CEOs: Real estate moving toward a 'United, Delta, American' moment
At ICNY, Leo Pareja, Erik Carlson and Michael Liebowitz mused on the Compass-Anywhere merger, private listing networks and how the industry might consolidate into a few powerful brands
by Marian McPherson Feb 3
Bess Freedman cautions 'vigilance' with private listing networks
In advance of her ICNY appearance, Inman caught up with Freedman to get her take on recent headlines, hot button topics and to find out what she's looking forward to at the event
Howard Hanna CEO calls Zillow 'a bully,' says the portal will 'never influence me'
Ahead of Inman Connect New York, Hoby Hanna mused on the Compass-Anywhere merger, consolidation and why he's resolute in his fight against Clear Cooperation
by Marian McPherson Jan 29