Indie broker-owner on coming-soon listings and real estate portals: It's all about control
Opinion
The result is less transparency, less independence and more centralized influence
by Vanessa Bergmark Mar 19
Compass, Rocket pledge to 'defend' its agents from MLSs in open letter
Compass International Holdings, Rocket and Redfin urge MLS leaders to 'honor seller choice'
by Marian McPherson Mar 19
CEOs from some of the largest MLSs: Consolidation is inevitable
In the current landscape, size matters, and significant consolidation is likely and inevitable
by Taylor Anderson Mar 19
EXp announces pre-marketing syndication deal with 3 portals
The brokerage is the latest of several companies to jump on the pre-marketing bandwagon
Zillow, Keller Williams and others team up to 'pre‑market' listings
Keller Williams, REMAX, HomeServices of America, United Real Estate and Side are the first to try Zillow Preview
Compass Anywhere merger
New Intel surveys shed light on how the brokerage giant is balancing a 'no mandate' pledge with business pressure to onboard agents quickly
by Daniel Houston Mar 16
Redfin says private listings, coming soons could boost inventory
A new report says markets that allow for pre-marketing could see an annual 6-12% bump in listings
by Taylor Anderson Mar 13
Compass clash, AI fears and industry shocks: 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 Mar 13
Compass-Redfin deal
This week on The Download, check in with industry thought leaders on the latest big deal
by Christy Murdock Mar 9
Compass-Rocket partnership, private listings, rates: 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 Mar 6
NAR releases statement on coming soon listings and public marketing
The trade group noted it has no policy on coming-soon listings and reaffirmed support for MLSs
by Taylor Anderson Mar 5
OB Jacobi opinion
Opinion
Consumers shouldn't be 'guinea pigs' for strategies that may not benefit them
by OB Jacobi Mar 5
Assault on the MLS: How the Compass-Redfin deal threatens the open market
Opinion
This is about more than a competitive edge. It's about market openness and transparency
by America Foy Mar 4
Compass Redfin deal
Opinion
What does the new partnership mean, and how will it impact the real estate market at large?
by Cara Ameer Mar 4
The Compass-Rocket listing partnership has agents in 'wait-and-see' mode
Compass rocked the industry when it teamed up with Redfin. But agents aren't panicking
by Marian McPherson Mar 4