Are private listings 'steering'? Inman panelists debate
NextHome's James Dwiggins argued during Inman on Tour Miami that Compass is 'steering' clients. Compass' Mark McLaughlin said Compass clients aren't being 'duped'
by Jim Dalrymple II May 21
Douglas Elliman CEO on private listings: 'You have to offer choice'
Michael Liebowitz argued at Inman On Tour Miami that the agent's job is to educate consumers and help them understand risks — but consumers should still choose how to market their homes
by Jim Dalrymple II May 20
Serhant’s diss, Homes.com’s boost, Caballero’s record: 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 May 16
Inman On Tour Texas
Inman On Tour Texas is back for 2025, bringing together the industry’s top agents, brokers and thought leaders for a one-of-a-kind event
by Mariya Gordon May 16
Tech, scale and strategy fuel Q1 wins across real estate
From Zillow’s return to profit to CoStar’s continued growth, Q1 earnings reveal how companies are adapting — and competing — in a shifting market
by Jessi Healey May 15
Brian Buffini
The real estate coaching icon joins to share his proven referral-driven growth strategies. Join us at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront from July 30 to Aug 1, 2025, and ride the next wave of real estate
by Mariya Gordon May 14
Ryan Serhant likens Compass to Barnes & Noble, citing listing book
The SERHANT. CEO jabbed at Compass' launch this month of physical books of the brokerage's exclusive listings in offices nationwide, likening it to old-school bookstores like Barnes & Noble
by Lillian Dickerson May 12
Homes.com will 'boost' listings that are banned on Zillow: Florance
CoStar CEO Andy Florance on Thursday said the 'Boost' tool it rolled out on April 29 will now be available for brokers and homeowners who have been thwarted by Zillow's private listing ban
by Marian McPherson May 9
Hoby Hanna sounds off on NAR, threatens to leave MLS: 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 May 9
Compass grew virtually every metric that matters in Q1
Despite a slower housing market, the brokerage's revenue grew 28.7% year over year in Q1 while transactions rose 27.8%
by Jim Dalrymple II May 8
Leading San Diego luxury agent Eric Iantorno aligns with Compass
Iantorno is a top luxury agent in San Diego, with more than $1B in sales over a 20-year career. Compass's office exclusives, among other tools, were a big draw, he told Inman exclusively
Private listing wars, hate speech, earnings: Inman 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 May 2
Compass to debut physical, in-office book of private listings
The Compass Private Exclusive Book will be available for any agent to view in a Compass office. The book project comes as Compass increasingly makes private listings a core part of its strategy
by Jim Dalrymple II May 1
Waging war has come at a cost, Compass says in NWMLS lawsuit
The brokerage's federal court complaint acknowledges that clients have canceled listings and that agents have departed amid a battle with Northwest MLS over how they're marketed
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 29
Compass sues Northwest MLS, pulling Windermere along for a ride
The suit claims the multiple listing service is a 'monopolist' with 'no meaningful competitors' and that, as a broker-owned MLS, its Seattle area owners have an interest in limiting competition