NWMLS, Compass offer differing versions of IDX dustup
Northwest MLS on Thursday reinstated a data license it says it yanked after Compass violated its rules. Compass says the rules were changed after it started doing private listings in Washington
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 18
Bright MLS CEO: Time for fence-sitting is over. It's time to decide
Opinion
If you’re arguing for secrecy in a marketplace that is built on trust and efficiency, Bright MLS CEO Brian Donnellan writes, then maybe it’s not the model that’s outdated — maybe it’s the mindset
by Brian Donnellan Apr 18
10 things your broker wishes real estate school taught you
Broker Joseph Santini offers 10 truths about real estate that will put you on the right track and save you some time on your path to success
by Joseph Santini Apr 18
Place buys Remine at auction for $1.5M in cash
The purchase price is a fraction of what Austin Board of Realtors’ Unlock MLS, First MLS, Miami Realtors’ MLS and Heartland MLS paid to buy the company 3.5 years ago
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 17
Zillow Showcase listings get marketing bump with analytics
The insights dashboard is designed with transparency in mind, allowing agents to unravel which home features may be leading to more online attention
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 17
Measure to disband Florida Real Estate Commission met with alarm
If passed into law, the bill would end the 7-member body that oversees licensing and disciplinary matters for 320K real estate professionals. Florida Realtors and other groups slammed the plan
by Taylor Anderson Apr 17
How brokerages and proptech can tap into fractional leadership
Fractional leadership isn’t a trend, Amy Chorew writes. It’s a flexible, future-ready model built for the realities of modern business
by Amy Chorew Apr 17
Broker Spotlight: Jessica Souza, Paradise Exclusive Real Estate
Find out how this broker and author learned to bet on herself while providing leadership that gives back to her agents and the communities they serve
by Christy Murdock Apr 17
Nominations are ending soon for Inman’s Golden I Awards
The deadline for public nominations for the highest honor in luxury real estate is fast approaching. The Inman Golden I Club celebrates a commitment to excellence in a fiercely competitive market
by Inman Apr 17
Coldwell Banker Realty launches Transaction Concierge
The support model, comprised of in-house human 'client experience specialists' backed by Coldwell Banker Realty's tech stack, can handle everyday administrative tasks for agents
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 17
1 in 4 Americans will pause major purchases, like homes, amid tariffs
Tariff threats have left Americans on edge, with 24% of US adults saying they're canceling plans to purchase a home or car due to economic fears, according to Redfin polling data released Thursday
by Marian McPherson Apr 17
Tariff threats prompt builders to pump brakes on new construction
Housing starts fell 11.4% in March, a modest improvement from 2024, according to Census data released Thursday, with 1 economist describing the slump as 'well below consensus expectations'
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 17
Take the Inman Intel Index survey for April
Opinion
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by Lillian Dickerson Apr 17
NWMLS shuts off Compass' IDX feed amid private listing conflict
The IDX feed shutdown, which ended Thursday morning, came amid a battle that previously included accusatory Instagram posts between top executives and the specter of lawsuits
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 17
Zillow and Redfin listing ban FAQ: What you need to know now
Zillow Group and Redfin rocked the industry with 2 bans on listings that don't follow Clear Cooperation Policy guidelines. Here's what we know about the policies and how they'll play out
by Marian McPherson Apr 17