Author Archives: Taylor Anderson

Nation’s largest MLS platforms experience compromised access

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FlexMLS and Matrix provide software to major multiple listing services. A recent event forced users to reset their passwords — and prompted words of caution from experts Continue reading →

How to make recruiting ‘a hell of a lot easier,’ according to one exec

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ERA Brand President Alex Vidal knows that agents are getting hit up by competing brokers. But he has a four-step guide for successfully grabbing more agents Continue reading →

Homes.com just signed up thousands of agents, sold scores of ‘boosted’ listings

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CoStar reported net profit of $6.2 million in the second quarter, down from $19 million in Q2 2024, as it sought to gain market share. Continue reading →

‘Zillow is taking your clients right out of your hands’: Andy Florance on Zillow’s policy

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In a post on LinkedIn, the CoStar CEO took aim at various Zillow policies and urged agents to reach out to the Justice Department Continue reading →

Homes.com sent direct mailers to sellers across the country asking them to pay to ‘boost’ their homes

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Many agents have gathered in online forums to criticize the mailers as “unethical.” But Homes.com’s parent company says most agents are fine with them. Continue reading →

Keller Williams released from telemarketing lawsuit after plaintiff withdraws case

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A New York homeowner claimed text messages sent by an associate KW broker amounted to an “invasion of her privacy.” She has now dropped her case. Continue reading →

Century 21 CEO: Recruiting ‘is so ultra competitive right now’

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Century 21 CEO Mike Miedler knows recruiting and retaining agents is a big concern for brokers today. Next month, he’ll roll out a competition focused on bringing more agents and companies in house. Continue reading →

Portal wars field a new fighter — backed by the country’s largest news publisher

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Mysterious newcomer plans to generate buyer and seller leads quickly after teaming up with Gannett Company to display listings across its news sites. Continue reading →

Kevin Sears on what he’d tell the DOJ (if he gets another meeting)

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Thrust into his role atop the largest trade organization in the country nearly a year early, Sears shares insights on interactions with the DOJ, the multiple listing services and an industry divided. Continue reading →

FHFA Director Pulte calls on Congress to investigate Fed Chair Jerome Powell

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‘Chairman Powell needs to be investigated by Congress immediately,’ the FHFA director said in a statement on Wednesday. Pulte and President Donald Trump have been trying to pressure Powell to resign amid high interest rates. Continue reading →