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
Real estate is still processing Aug. 17 and Clear Cooperation
At Inman Connect Austin on Wednesday, Rachel Hocevar of Compass and Romeo Manzanilla of @properties Christie's International Real Estate discussed the implications of industry shakeups
NextHome CEO James Dwiggins takes on Clear Cooperation critics
In a LinkedIn post Tuesday, Dwiggins claimed brokerage leaders fighting to repeal the pocket listing rule are concealing an agenda to hoard listings, recruit agents and generate internal leads
Reffkin: Restrictive NAR and MLS rules eliminate seller choice
Compass founder and CEO Robert Reffkin writes that Clear Cooperation undermines seller choice, putting them at risk of the consequences of a mass exposure of property details
by Robert Reffkin Oct 8
Cutting ties, court docs, Clear Cooperation: 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 4
NAR faces a standoff over Clear Cooperation, Inman survey reveals
Nearly a hundred real estate professionals shared their thoughts on NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy with Inman, revealing a schism between supporters and opponents of the controversial rule
by Taylor Anderson Oct 1
Where real estate's major players stand on Clear Cooperation Policy
Some real estate leaders say the focus on Clear Cooperation stems from the recent commission lawsuits. But others see a deeper question about brokerage profits at the heart of the issue
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 1
All eyes are focused on Clear Cooperation: The Download
It seems everyone's talking about Clear Cooperation these days. Is the policy a power grab from NAR and the MLSs or a sincere effort to level the playing field for buyers?
by Christy Murdock Sep 28
Clear Cooperation, paid leads, Serhant's S.MPLE: 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 Sep 27
Anywhere joins push to reform NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy
Documents obtained by Inman show Anywhere shares some — but not all — of Compass' concerns with the rule while on Thursday Compass CEO Robert Reffkin reiterated his call to ditch the policy
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 27
Inman Connect New York speakers
Meet the visionaries powering real estate’s next chapter. Learn from the best at Inman Connect New York this Jan. 22-24, 2025
by Inman Sep 24
NAR rival AREA launches petition to end Clear Cooperation Policy
The American Real Estate Association's call to end NAR's pocket rule has drawn nearly 3,000 signatures since Friday, when the petition was first uploaded to the Change.org platform
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 23
Robert Reffkin, compass, compass ceo
Opinion
In challenging the National Association of Realtors' Clear Cooperation Policy, Robert Reffkin writes, Realtors are upholding their highest moral, ethical and legal duties to serve clients
by Robert Reffkin Sep 20
Compass nabs high-profile NYC agent from Official
Jared Schwadron operates in New York City, the Hamptons and Miami and is the latest get for Compass as it competes to build a roster of top agents in lean times
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 19
Compass sees growth spurt in Arizona with addition of North & Co
The addition brings upwards of 200 agents to Compass' ranks and gives the brokerage a strong position in the state's luxury market. It will also launch offices in Chandler and Flagstaff in 2025
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 19