Industry has a new master
Brokerage shopped itself to 43 companies and explored separate sale of software business
More than half of brokerages affiliated with NRT or Realogy franchise brands
ZipRealty deal includes brokerage operations in 23 markets and 'Powered by Zip' tech platform
Product includes website, mobile app, 'Zap' CRM, lead scoring, transaction management and 'agent coaching' reports
Prospect Mortgage and Movement Mortgage are 'preferred' lenders
Homes.com, Apartment Guide and Rent.com surge past MSN Real Estate
Program lets software providers integrate with listing portal
Agreement resolves claims brought by former employee agents
Eric Bryn explores how brokers can partner with listing portals
Consumers may compare new estimates to those of Zillow, eppraisal.com
Agents can browse company profiles, compare features and compensation plans
All are invited to 'Let it Rip' forum at Real Estate Connect NYC
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