MLS hacked? Here’s your 15 minute, stay-in-the-know plan

Trainer and marketing expert Rachael Hite shares a few tips and tricks that you can add to your weekly routine to help you create a solid plan B for reference if the MLS happens to crash. Continue reading

Take Inman’s first-ever bombshell commission lawsuit survey here

A pair of explosive lawsuits could upend how brokers do business. As those suits come closer to trial, tell us how you feel about those cases and how prepared the industry is for the repercussions. Continue reading

Redfin exec: Clear Cooperation is failing to stop pocket listings

Joe Rath is Redfin’s senior director of brokerage operations and head of industry relations. He shared thoughts on Clear Cooperation ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect Las Vegas. Continue reading

Remine CEO Frederick Townes resigns after 7 months

Frederick Townes, formerly chief product officer for Ready Education, joined Remine in April and came to the company following struggles over a string of controversies and public stumbles. Continue reading

Here’s what you need to know about Opendoor Exclusives

The iBuyer has launched a new marketplace to connect homebuyers and sellers. The move comes as the housing market continues to slow and as iBuyers face gathering headwinds. Continue reading

Marketing startup Collabra hires former Zillow, eXp Realty execs

Eric Bloomquist, Tara Clark and Cynthia Nowak all join the growing marketing company shortly after it launched a new platform for agents. The trio brings a ‘combined 60 years’ of experience. Continue reading

What happens to buyers’ agents if the bombshell lawsuit explodes?

Multiple lawsuits are challenging the way agents get paid. Inman asked experts what that means, and how the future of real estate might evolve as a result of changes to the commission structure. Continue reading

RentSpree calls on MLSs to include rentals, saying it would help agents

The company says the action would minimize delays for renters, increase efficiency of filling rentals, help agents earn commissions and build their pipelines and generally standardize the rental process over time. Continue reading

EXp hires new execs including former Remine CEO, cofounder

The virtual brokerage is bringing on Shoeb Ansari to serve as chief information officer, as well as former Remine CEO Leo Pareja to oversee affiliated services. Continue reading

NAR listing broker attribution policy deadline delayed at midyear

MLSs will have six more months to implement the policy as well as a single data feed policy, NAR’s director of engagement told the Multiple Listing Issues and Policies Committee Wednesday. Continue reading