Private listings, fiduciary risk: A warning from Side’s founders

From fiduciary duty concerns to fair housing implications, Guy Gal and Hilary Saunders break down what private listings mean for sellers, agents and the future of brokerage. Continue reading

Private listings, fiduciary risk: A warning from Side’s founders

From fiduciary duty concerns to fair housing implications, Guy Gal and Hilary Saunders break down what private listings mean for sellers, agents and the future of brokerage. Continue reading

Why independent brokerages matter more than ever amid real estate consolidation

Windermere’s OB Jacobi writes that it’s more important than ever to preserve independence and keep the industry vibrant, diverse and focused on the things that matter most. Continue reading

The Compass-Anywhere merger: When elite meets scale, what happens to value propositions?

The question isn’t whether this merger will change real estate, Lauren Henss writes, but whether that change will ultimately benefit consumers, agents or primarily shareholders. Continue reading

What the Compass-Anywhere deal means for the future of MLSs

If MLSs shift to meet the challenges of a new market, they’ll secure their place at the center of the homebuying process, Amit Kulkarni writes. Continue reading

Experts see Anywhere acquisition as bid to remake real estate in Compass’ image

In acquiring Anywhere, Compass would absorb a smattering of business models and a load of debt. But it might gain something its CEO has long sought, observers say: more sway over industry affairs. Continue reading

Is NAR the big loser in the Compass and Anywhere deal?

Compass has long had a contentious relationship with the National Association of Realtors. Real estate veterans speculated Monday that NAR could thus suffer as Compass grows. Continue reading

Broker Spotlight: Kevin Leatherman, Leatherman Homes

Find out how this industry leader, mentor and coach helps his agents lean into consistency to build reputations as productive, knowledgeable professionals with their fingers on the pulse of every market. Continue reading

Coldwell CEO encourages leaders to give up the M&A ‘chase’

Ahead of Inman Connect San Diego, Coldwell Banker Realty president and CEO Kamini Lane talks about industry consolidation and the power of adopting a highly selective M&A strategy. Continue reading

KW CEO predicts downfall of indie model amid NAR settlement

Keller Williams president and CEO Mark Willis sat with Real Estate News to talk about his return to the Texas franchiser and how commission lawsuits could spark a new wave of brokerage and agent consolidation. Continue reading