Impact of NAR's commission rule change illuminated in Q3 earnings
In the wake of the National Association of Realtors' 3-month-old rule change, executives are reassessing agent pay amid pressure on commissions, an analysis of Q3 earnings data shows
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 12
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin: Zillow will be the national MLS
Reffkin continued his campaign against the Clear Cooperation Policy at the National Association of Realtor's annual NAR NXT conference during a 'Future of the MLS' session Friday
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 11
Surprises, setbacks and shifts: Q3 2024 earnings
Real estate giants report mixed results in Q3 earnings statements, as market shifts put profitability and growth strategies to the test
by Jessi Healey Nov 7
Mortgage segment stands tall as Zillow posts revenue growth in Q3
Zillow tallied $581M in revenue between July and September, according to Q3 earnings released Wednesday. Revenue from the portal's mortgage business hit $39M, a 63% increase from 2023
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 6
Compass leans into private listings with new marketing push
The brokerage's efforts to build a powerful exclusive catalog of listings unifies many of its recent efforts — including now the debut of a multiphase marketing strategy
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 4
Robert Reffkin compares future of listings to Netflix video streaming
Consumers will one day visit multiple real estate sites, including Compass.com, to find listings in the same way they now search for content on Netflix and Disney+, the Compass CEO predicted
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 31
Compass bucks tough market as revenue, agent count grow in Q3
The brokerage drove $1.5B in revenue — an 11.7% improvement over the same period in 2023, according to a third-quarter earnings report on Wednesday spanning July, August and September
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 30
Compass envisions recruitment opportunity in industry upheaval
Rory Golod, Compass' president of growth and communications, spoke to Inman about Clear Cooperation, commission settlements, franchising and much more
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 30
Compass releases 'reverse prospecting' marketing tool
The marketing tool provides insights and data on likely buyers who have engaged with properties listed by Compass agents. It may also help Compass' ongoing push against Clear Cooperation
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 29
CMLS urges NAR to keep Clear Cooperation in new letter
CMLS CEO Denee Evans argued against the 'removal or significant weakening of a policy so critical to the integrity of our housing market' in an open letter to NAR and its members Friday afternoon
Zillow CEO: It's 'obvious' private listing networks harm consumers
In his first appearance on Mike DelPrete's podcast, Zillow CEO Jeremy Wacksman defended Clear Cooperation and its role in protecting consumer choice and upholding agent value
by Marian McPherson Oct 17
Clear Cooperation: When fiduciary duties clash with personal ethics
Opinion
Former Phoenix Realtors President Butch Leiber writes that industry policy must be grounded in promoting and protecting the best interests of clients — not the interests of individual brokerages
by Butch Leiber Oct 16
Here's your Clear Cooperation opinion roundup: The Download
Industry heavyweights are all lining up for and against Clear Cooperation. Find out which side of the topic real estate's biggest names are standing on
by Christy Murdock Oct 12
Clear Cooperation (and eXp settles commission suit): Inman's 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 Oct 11
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