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The private listing debate just got real: Inman Top 5

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Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading →

Rounding up the latest on private listings, portal bans: The Download

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There was no shortage of opinions following Zillow’s (and later, Redfin’s) ban on private listings marketed publicly. Continue reading →

Private listing portal ban fallout, reaction, forms: Inman Top 5

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Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading →

Zillow and Redfin listing ban FAQ: What you need to know now

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This week, Zillow Group and Redfin rocked the industry by banning listings that aren’t added to the multiple listing service (MLS) within 24 hours of being publicly marketed. The policies, which came two weeks after the National Association of Realtors… Continue reading →

Watchdog calls on DOJ to investigate private listing networks

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Consumer Policy Center fellows Stephen Brobeck and Wendy Gilch praised Zillow’s private listing ban while calling on the Department of Justice to limit the spread of private listing networks. Continue reading →

Redfin to follow Zillow as it rolls out portal ban on some private listings

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CEO Glenn Kelman on Monday also called on MLSs to create a “coming-soon” designation for listings that would conceal Days on Market and historical pricing data from consumers. Continue reading →

Checkmate or alienate? Reactions mixed as firms align with Zillow

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NextHome threw its support behind Zillow’s private-listing policy Friday, the second brokerage to officially back the plan, as rival portals and critics of NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy sounded off. Continue reading →

Rocket Companies set to acquire Mr. Cooper Group Inc. for $9.4B

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The all-stock deal is set to close in Q4 2025. Mr. Cooper Group Chair and CEO Jay Bray will become president and CEO of Rocket Mortgage while reporting to Rocket Companies CEO Varun Krishna. Continue reading →

The CCP illusion: NAR’s Jedi mind trick on a failing policy

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Compliance expert Summer Goralik examines the new watered-down version of Clear Cooperation announced this week along with what it means for agents and consumers. Continue reading →

Don’t break up the marketplace, just fix it: Glenn Kelman

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Rather than intentionally fragmenting the marketplace, the Redfin CEO writes, all listings should show in one place, with the seller allowing different levels of disclosure on each listing. Continue reading →