Monthly Archives: April 2025

Realtors are fighting for fairness, access and accountability

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MLSs and greater transparency are not the problem, Vanguard Properties’ Nina Dosanjh writes. They are part of a proven infrastructure that evolves as the market changes. Continue reading →

Cofano-led Collabra Technology sells to Adx

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The deal will see industry vet Russ Cofano exit the company. Current COO Margo Fraker take over as chief executive of the company’s B2B efforts. Continue reading →

Rila Auctions launches to offer transparent bidding, access

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Ben Bacal and Harry Dheedene have launched Rila Auctions, an off-shoot of social media app Rila, designed to help agents market homes in an Instagram-like video-search environment. 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 →

Judge suggests agent hire a lawyer for his antitrust case against NAR

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Federal judge indicates agent “might benefit” from an attorney in suit against NAR’s three-way agreement, compares the situation to hiring a Realtor. Continue reading →

Shares in Better get a boost from $534M debt restructuring

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Investors bid up mortgage lender’s share price by 21 percent as company says deal with investor investor SB Northstar LP will improve its balance sheet and better position it for growth and a return to profitability. 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 →

Maverix Advisory Group names Baur founding board member

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York Baur, formerly CEO of MoxiWorks, has joined the advisory board of real estate technology consulting group Maverix Advisory Group. Continue reading →

Caution! 3 ways your buyer’s love letter could violate Fair Housing

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Jonathan Pressman offers real-world examples of the way buyer love letters can violate fair housing, along with fixes to help your clients write right. Continue reading →

Lesson Learned: Stay levelheaded, unflappable, and go with the flow

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Learn how New York City agent Jennifer Roberts navigates the ups, downs and indecisions of real estate clients while keeping her cool. Continue reading →