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
Transparency will radically alter the real estate industry’s leadership
For those relying on traditional tactics to stay in power, the outlook is bleak
by Sam DeBord Feb 19
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
2018 real estate: Bitcoin bets, mega brokerages and VR
Opinion
Who is this technology good for: us, our clients or consumers?
by Sam DeBord Jan 8
Realtor association leaders: Let's raise our standards
Opinion
Hear the broker cries from behind the gray curtain
by Sam DeBord Dec 22
Money dollar bills
After a record-setting $450 million investment, voices from inside and outside the red hot real estate tech startup explain the draw
Is it a real estate agent's ethical duty to authenticate buyers?
Opinion
The issue may constitute an obligation of agents to each other, clients and consumers
by Sam DeBord Oct 12
Forced MLS membership no more? The time for 'choice' is now
A proposed rule change would mean brokers and agents couldn't be charged fees by MLSs they don’t wish to use
by Sam DeBord Sep 11