Discounter Assist-2-Sell joins Compass in opposing Bright MLS pocket listing ban

The ongoing battle over pocket listings is continuing to intensify, with discount brokerage Assist-2-Sell now joining Compass in opposing a new off-market listing ban from Bright MLS. Continue reading

RE/MAX hints acquisitions could fuel premium tech add-ons

In the company’s Q3 earnings call, executives revealed in the future that bolt-on acquisitions could add premium paid services to its free tech platform. Continue reading

RE/MAX hints acquisitions could fuel premium tech add-ons

In the company’s Q3 earnings call, executives revealed in the future that bolt-on acquisitions could add premium paid services to its free tech platform. Continue reading

The Real Word: Is Zillow becoming a transaction platform?

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, they’ll talk through their biggest takeaways from Zillow Unlock.  Continue reading

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

United Real Estate merges with Charles Rutenberg Realty

United Real Estate, a large franchisor with over 6,000 agents, just announced that it is merging with Charles Rutenberg Realty. Continue reading

Compass sends ‘pre-litigation letter’ to Bright MLS over pocket listing policy

Amid a heated industry-wide debate over off-market listings, Compass this week sent a “pre-litigation letter” to Bright MLS threatening legal action over the multiple listing service’s new pocket listing policy. Continue reading