Impact of NAR’s commission rule change illuminated in Q3 earnings

In the wake of the National Association of Realtors’ 3-month-old rule change, executives are reassessing agent pay amid pressure on commissions, an analysis of Q3 earnings data shows. Continue reading

Zillow predicts 2025 home trends: A blend of sustainability and tech

As the new year approaches, bringing fresh resolutions, it also ushers in innovations poised to shape modern homes. In a recent report, Zillow shared data-driven predictions for trends that will blend technology with comfort, sustainability and climate… Continue reading

Compass CEO Robert Reffkin: Zillow will be the national MLS

Reffkin continued his campaign against the Clear Cooperation Policy at the National Association of Realtor’s annual NAR NXT conference during a “Future of the MLS” session Friday. Continue reading

Realtor.com parent Move sees revenue inch down in Q3

Move’s overall revenue dipped 1 percent between July and September, while revenue from its real estate business — including Realtor.com — dropped 4 percent, according to Q3 earnings data released Thursday. Continue reading

Mortgage segment stands tall as Zillow posts revenue growth in Q3

Zillow tallied $581 million in revenue between July and September, according to Q3 earnings released Wednesday. Revenue from the portal’s mortgage business hit $39 million, a 63 percent increase from 2023. Continue reading

Compass leans into private listings with new marketing push

The brokerage’s efforts to build a powerful exclusive catalog of listings unifies many of its recent efforts — including now the debut of a multiphase marketing strategy. Continue reading

Zillow: No-commingling rule should be repealed, not Clear Cooperation

Zillow Chief Industry Development Officer Errol Samuelson discussed NAR’s no-commingling rule and Clear Cooperation — and how the fight to save the latter is key to preserving consumer choice. Continue reading

‘Not done’: Antitrust litigation in real estate is just warming up

In a recent webinar, Spencer Rascoff, James Dwiggins and Jack Miller discussed the future of commissions and why agents and brokers should pay attention to their legal risk. Continue reading

CoStar acquires management platform Visual Lease

Visual Lease makes a platform serving more than 1,500 corporate clients. The acquisition bolsters CoStar’s core commercial real estate business. Continue reading

Homebuyers can now find Zillow 3D Home Tours on Realtor.com

Seven months after partnering on multifamily rental listings, portal behemoths Zillow and Realtor.com have agreed to syndicate 3D Zillow tours, floor plans and photos to for-sale listings. Continue reading