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Even homesellers want ‘days on market.’ But plenty might skirt it.

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An Intel survey suggests that a strong minority of sellers might take the real estate market somewhere most consumers don’t want it to go. Continue reading →

Coming-soon listings just went mainstream: The Download

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Last week, everyone in real estate was weighing in on coming-soon listings, Zillow Preview and shifting stances on pre-MLS visibility. Continue reading →

Keller Williams’ Jason Abrams on Zillow Preview: ‘Nobody should get upset by having more choices’

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Keller Williams Head of Industry and Learning Jason Abrams talks about the Zillow Preview partnership and what’s next in the debate over private listings. Continue reading →

Keller, Compass, eXp: Inman Top 5

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Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading →

Flexibility serves clients better than rigid, one-size-fits-all mandates: ARA co-founder

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American Real Estate Association co-founder Jason Haber writes that the trade group articulated a vision for how listings should work, which is now becoming industry practice. Continue reading →

The Agency’s Rainy Austin on consolidation and what’s actually good for consumers

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The Agency’s president shared her thoughts with Inman on current events and the spring market, and expressed a hope that the industry will find its ethical center as it continues to change in the future. Continue reading →

Where brokerages stand on pre-MLS listings after a whirlwind week

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Many real estate companies shifted their stances on pre-MLS listings this week. But each newly announced initiative is different. Continue reading →

Industry leaders: Zillow Preview isn’t the answer — it’s acceleration

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Zillow Preview is not a solution to the private listings problem, coach Darryl Davis writes. It is a more palatable on-ramp to the same destination. Continue reading →

Indie broker-owner on coming-soon listings and real estate portals: It’s all about control

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In its drive to create more control over listings, the industry is providing less transparency, less independent advice and more centralized influence over the final outcome, Red Oak Realty owner and CEO Vanessa Bergmark writes. Continue reading →

Compass, Rocket pledge to ‘defend’ agents from MLSs in open letter

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Compass International Holdings, Rocket and Redfin issued an open letter to MLS leaders on Thursday, urging them to “honor seller choice.” Continue reading →