Experts say MLS competition, consolidation to heat up after nationwide expansion
Industry experts predict the ongoing wave of MLS consolidation is far from over
by Taylor Anderson May 5
With REMAX acquisition, Real Brokerage would gain status among real estate's 'Big 3'
Recently released data puts the proposed merger into perspective amid ongoing consolidation
by Taylor Anderson Apr 27
How Compass built the biggest empire in real estate history
A look at the acquisitions, strategy and key players behind Compass' rise to dominance
by AJ LaTrace Apr 27
New data shows the colossal scale of Compass International Holdings
New data gives a clearer picture of the effect of consolidation on the industry
by Taylor Anderson Apr 17
MAPPED: Nearly half of America's MLSs have vanished since 2015. Here's what's left
Amid ongoing consolidation and calls for change, Inman mapped out the remaining 484 MLSs
by Taylor Anderson Apr 1
Who survives the real estate recession? What the top 1,000 brokerages reveal
Jack Miller shares research from the top 1,000 brokerages in the country
by James Dwiggins Mar 18
Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman is stepping down from the company
After 20 years as CEO of one of the largest companies in real estate, Kelman says he now plans to find a role outside of the industry
The deal is done: Compass and Anywhere have officially merged
Less than 4 months after 2 of the biggest companies in real estate announced a planned merger, the firms closed the $1.6B deal on Friday, raising questions about an industry race to M&A
Dems raise antitrust concerns over Compass-Anywhere merger
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ron Wyden ask the DoJ and FTC to 'thoroughly investigate' the pending deal, which they say would 'entrench existing antitrust and price manipulation concerns'
by Matt Carter Dec 18
Mega association emerges in Texas in the aftermath of major merger
Association members voted to approve a merger between the MetroTex Association of Realtors and Collin County Area Realtors, creating a combined association of nearly 40K members
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 24
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
Zillow to prohibit listings that are privately marketed starting in May
The new policy, which eXp Realty became the first brokerage to commit to, takes effect in May and comes after a decision by NAR to amend its Clear Cooperation Policy, executives said Thursday
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 10
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices CEO denies Compass negotiations
HomeServices of America CEO Gino Blefari said Thursday night his company isn't in acquisition talks with Compass. Since then, the brokerage franchise network and Compass have been silent
Crye-Leike alleges coverage under NAR deal despite industry ranking
Despite its ranking as the 31st largest brokerage in the T3 Sixty Real Estate Almanac for more than $7B in sales volume in 2022, Crye-Leike says Gibson suit shouldn't be allowed to proceed
Clearing up lingering confusion over the Clear Cooperation Policy
This year, Realtor devotion to fiduciary duty has been openly questioned, team leader Carl Medford writes. Is this the time to adopt a policy that appears to undermine consumer interests?
by Carl Medford Dec 16