Council of Multiple Listing Services hires Rene Galicia as its first COO
CMLS anticipates Galicia's expertise in MLS policy will help guide members 'through complex landscapes while championing transparency, efficiency, and pro-competitive practices'
by Andrea V. Brambila May 14
EXp reports a dip in homes sold, agent count in Q1
The company reported having 81,904 agents at the end of Q1 amid an ongoing slide in headcount. It also reported its agents sold 2% fewer homes in the quarter compared to Q1 2024
by Taylor Anderson May 6
Zillow cares more about consumers than Realtors do
Opinion
While we’ve been distracted by policy fights, lawsuits and finger-pointing, Zillow has executed a master plan to become the dominant force for real estate needs, coach Darryl Davis writes
by Darryl Davis May 1
Anywhere grows revenue to $1.2B during first quarter of 2025
The franchisor's performance was driven by its luxury brands. President and CEO Ryan Schneider also reaffirmed during an investors' call the company's stance on Clear Cooperation
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 29
HouseAmp solves pre-sale renovation friction: Tech Review
HouseAmp provides transparency with enterprise-level security, funding oversight, contractor invoicing and more
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 25
Private listings just got real: State regulators have entered the chat
Opinion
State regulators are scrutinizing Realtor practices and mandating consumer-friendly, fiduciary-level professional behavior, Summer Goralik writes
by Summer Goralik Apr 22
Zillow's private listing post erupts into CEO-studded battleground
A LinkedIn post by Errol Samuelson on Zillow's private listings rule flared into a weekend skirmish that drew nearly 300 comments from executives like Robert Reffkin, Glenn Sanford and Leo Pareja
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 21
Trending: Skipping the middleman, 'White Lotus' energy, travel trends
Unpack the latest platform shifts, viral trends and cultural cues — from direct-to-source buying to travel-driven storytelling and meme-powered marketing
by Jessi Healey Apr 19
Zillow Group's Samuelson defends, clarifies listing ban in blog post
Chief Industry Development Officer Errol Samuelson took to LinkedIn to clarify how the portal's listing ban applies to Delayed Marketing Exempt Listings, bemoan the spread of 'misinformation'
by Marian McPherson 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
EXp rolls out advisory forms for sellers considering a private listing
The form warns homesellers that selling a property privately without listing it on the MLS may have negative financial impacts but recognizes sellers hold the 'final choice' in how to market
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 16
Sue Yannaccone reveals launch of new title venture 'Upward Title'
The Anywhere Brands chief reveals that her company is expanding a title venture, and she argues that consolidation and integration will dominate the real estate industry in the years ahead
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 16
Realtors are fighting for fairness, access and accountability
Opinion
MLSs and greater transparency are not the problem, Vanguard Properties' Nina Dosanjh writes. They are part of a proven infrastructure that evolves as the market changes
by Nina Dosanjh Apr 15
Windermere exec: Private listings herald 'demise' of real estate
Windermere Co-President OB Jacobi told Inman private listing networks benefit brokerages, not consumers, and said his firm isn't jumping on the bandwagon
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 10
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