Zillow called it the ‘open market,’ then buried consumers and MLSs
Opinion
The tragedy isn't that the MLS got disrupted. It's what's replacing the MLS
by Amit Kulkarni Mar 23
Coming-soon listings just went mainstream: The Download
The latest views on coming-soon listings, Zillow Preview and shifting stances on pre-MLS visibility
by Christy Murdock Mar 23
Jason Haber op-ed
Opinion
'The entire industry has now embraced pre-market listing strategies'
by Jason Haber Mar 20
Where brokerages stand on pre-MLS listings after a whirlwind week
Amid shifting stances on pre-MLS listings this week, each newly announced initiative is different
by Daniel Houston Mar 20
Industry leaders: Zillow Preview isn't the answer — it's acceleration
Opinion
Not a solution to the private listings problem, it's a more palatable route to the same destination
by Darryl Davis Mar 20
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
Compass drops antitrust lawsuit against Zillow
Compass said recent Zillow policy changes provide homesellers 'with more choice'
by Marian McPherson Mar 18
EXp announces pre-marketing syndication deal with 3 portals
The brokerage is the latest of several companies to jump on the pre-marketing bandwagon
HomeServices CEO says Zillow pre-marketing deal should be a ‘pulse check’ for industry
Chris Kelly said now is the time to assess 'long-term implications' versus 'short-term gains'
by AJ LaTrace Mar 17
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
Alexander brothers found guilty of sex-trafficking
Brothers Tal and Oren Alexander made a name for themselves in luxury real estate before facing criminal charges
Private listings, fiduciary risk: A warning from Side’s founders
From fiduciary duty concerns to fair housing implications, Guy Gal and Hilary Saunders break down what private listings mean for sellers, agents and the future of brokerage
The Alexander brothers are headed to trial. Catch up on the latest
For those who didn't catch the coverage since allegations first surfaced in spring 2024 — or for those who need a refresher — these are the key points to keep in mind as the trial starts Monday
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 22
Alexander twins face new charge ahead of federal trial
The former luxury broker and his ex-security executive twin brother have been charged with a new count of sexual abuse by physical incapacitation. Their trial is scheduled for Jan. 26
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 14
Fresh start: The team and agent moves kicking off 2026
Some of the industry's best teams and brokers have started the year with a new brokerage. Here are updates from Compass, Douglas Elliman and others
by Marian McPherson Jan 2