What the MLS landscape will look like in 2019
As the number of multiple listing services dips below 600 this year, here’s a data-driven look at the layout
by Sam DeBord Feb 26
The 6 loudest topics at Inman Connect New York 2019
Opinion
One MLS to rule them all, Zillow's upstream movement, iBuyers and more
by Sam DeBord Feb 13
Multiple listing service 'globalists' warn against 'protectionism'
MLSs that don't collaborate or consolidate could leave members vulnerable, panelists said at Inman Connect
by Teke Wiggin Feb 4
This one barrier is keeping us from innovating
Opinion
Working through this 'Bizzaro' world of MLS tech will have your head spinning
by Sam DeBord Jan 22
How to conquer the 7 deadly sins of real estate leadership
Opinion
Our industry is wrapped in sloth, wrath, lust, envy, pride, gluttony and greed — it's time to stop
by Sam DeBord Dec 19
Pipes, listing syndication
A flirtation by the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors to end syndication to Zillow and ListHub is nothing new — but the latest move proves the debate is far from settled
by Patrick Kearns Dec 3
Real estate roundup: Big money, bad data, bot bites dog
Opinion
Sam DeBord’s take on industry news, in case you missed it
by Sam DeBord Oct 18
Compass president riles up industry with opinions on tech
Steinberg's piece, 'Before Compass, Technology Was Barely Mentioned In Real Estate,' draws vocal response
by Patrick Kearns Jun 28
Does a Compass lie? Finding true north in real estate
Why will a consumer or agent choose to work with you this year, in five years or in 10 years?
by Sam DeBord Jun 27
Who’s lobbying NAR? Zillow, dues dollars and the DOJ
Opinion
Let’s add some context to the NAR-HAR back-and-forth and talk about recent Zillow happenings
by Sam DeBord May 11
This week in RE: the NAR logo, Zillow’s iBuyer status and DocuSign’s IPO
Broker Connect NY 18: Live problem solving
Sam DeBord and Stacy Stateham talk agent retention, company culture and more
by Inman Apr 5
Does real estate’s leadership need a technology therapist? 
Opinion
Don’t succumb to the technology myopia that’s plaguing the industry's brokerage business leaders
by Sam DeBord Mar 26
How to put the iBuyer model to work in your business
Opinion
Phoenix broker Byron Short shares his winning strategy
by Bernice Ross Mar 5
Decoding the broker/MLS cold war on consolidation
Opinion
Market momentum has created two paths forward for MLSs, and understanding them will determine the winners
by Sam DeBord Jan 22