Bright MLS defends pocket listing ban in face of Compass threat

The multiple listing service invited Compass to discuss a policy that bans off-market listings, but said it’s not afraid of a lawsuit and won’t back down. Continue reading

What real estate executives think of NAR’s pocket listing policy

In light of the growing attention on NAR’s proposal to ban pocket listings, Inman reached out to executives from major real estate firms across the U.S. to find out where they stand. Continue reading

A decade of social media marketing: The good, the bad and the ugly

When I was with a big box at the advent of social media, the higher-ups seemed to tolerate my blog, but they strongly suggested that I “get my nose out of that laptop and go out and meet people.” My how things have changed. Continue reading

8 real estate myths that need to be busted for good

What consumers think they know about the real estate industry creates false perceptions of a profession that is often surrounded by damaging assumptions. Make it your mission to debunk these consumer-held falsehoods. Continue reading

WATCH: How one man became the ‘money whisperer’ to the NBA elite

During Luxury Connect, financial advisor Joe McLean shared how he became the go-to money manager for super-rich NBA players, why it’s so important for him to be the “no” guy and what agents can learn from his strategies. Continue reading

Agents react to searing Consumer Federation report on commissions

The Consumer Federation of America on Monday published a report on commissions — here’s what agents and brokers had to say about the findings. Continue reading