Gary Keller on Compass-Anywhere: 'I wouldn't have done it'
Gary Keller delivered his annual State of the Housing Market keynote on Monday, musing on sales trends and market competitiveness — while offering a few quips about Compass and CoStar
by Marian McPherson Feb 23
capture real estate market share
Old school marketing strategy married to AI customization is the secret to success in today’s new and very competitive marketplace, Bernice Ross writes
by Bernice Ross Feb 23
Robert Reffkin at Inman Connect New York 2026
While on stage at Inman Connect New York this month, Reffkin also argued that agents shouldn't have to pay money to the National Association of Realtors
by Inman Feb 20
Printemps NYC
Opinion
NYC real estate CEO Dezireh Eyn looks at the state of real estate consolidation through the lens of the high-end retail industry
by Dezireh Eyn Feb 19
Private listings, fiduciary risk: A warning from Side’s founders
From fiduciary duty concerns to fair housing implications, Guy Gal and Hilary Saunders break down what private listings mean for sellers, agents and the future of brokerage
Judge denies Compass request to stop Zillow's listing policy
Compass filed suit last summer and asked the court to stop Zillow from enforcing its Listing Access Standards. In the ruling, the judge said Compass 'has not shown a likelihood of success'
by Taylor Anderson Feb 6
Bess Freedman at Inman Connect New York in 2026
Bess Freedman said Wednesday at Inman Connect New York that 'we want to continue to do things the right way, even if you're not making as much money'
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 4
Zillow files shed light on how it viewed Compass' technology
Court documents show how Zillow saw potential threats to its growth in the technology Compass was building for both agents and consumers
by Taylor Anderson Feb 2
Douglas Elliman CEO on Compass-Anywhere: 'From the outside, it looks like a mess'
In an exclusive interview with Inman, the CEO discussed Douglas Elliman's recent initiatives and criticized the Compass-Anywhere merger as bad for agents and the real estate industry
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 28
private listing networks
Opinion
Maybe the MLS isn’t perfect, broker Dennis Norman writes, but it’s still the only tool we have that puts listings in front of everyone, not just the ones invited behind the curtain
by Dennis Norman Jan 27
The MLS is under attack. Realtor.com’s CEO explains why
On this episode, Damian Eales gives his unfiltered take on the future of the MLS, the dangers of private listings, and why the industry needs to stop the infighting and start serving the consumer
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
Washington statehouse
The debate around public vs. private listings is moving from dueling op-eds to the Washington statehouse with a new bill seeking to limit the practice
by Christy Murdock Jan 19
Redfin's Kelman on listing access: 'You shouldn't have to know the secret handshake'
INMAN EXCLUSIVE: Court documents shed light on Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman's unique view of private listings — a position that landed somewhere between Compass and Zillow
by Taylor Anderson Jan 15
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