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Keller Williams settles Batton commission lawsuit for $20M

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The Batton cases are among those filed by homebuyers and have remained in litigation, even as suits from homesellers wound down. Continue reading →

Real estate is still a people business. Your community matters more than ever

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Broker and Inman Ambassador Dina Williams shares her thoughts on why community is what shapes life, business and the industry that she loves. Continue reading →

Virtual vs. local assistant? You’re asking the wrong question

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Virtual assistants offer leverage. Local assistants protect your brand. Understanding the difference, Troy Palmquist writes, is what separates scalable agents from overwhelmed ones. Continue reading →

A love letter to the small- to medium-size broker

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The industry needs hands-on boutique brokers more than ever before. Keith Robinson pays homage to their personal and professional value. Continue reading →

EXp’s Wendy Forsythe talks AI and why 2026 is a ‘reset’ year

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Ahead of Inman Connect New York, EXp Chief Marketing Officer Wendy Forsythe dished on AI, building a strong company culture amid chaos and how to reset after a difficult year. Continue reading →

Zillow files shed light on how it viewed Compass’ technology

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Court documents show how Zillow saw potential threats to its growth in the technology Compass was building for both agents and consumers. Continue reading →

Buyer, seller demand drives agent optimism to highest level in years

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It has been a rough few years amid a steep transaction downturn. But real estate agents surveyed by Inman Intel are increasingly reporting genuine interest from homebuyers and sellers throughout their client pipelines ahead of a pivotal spring season. Continue reading →

Investor drama fuels new front in the portal wars: The Download

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From upheaval in the portal landscape to the ongoing controversy around private listings, debates over access, control and cooperation intensified last week. Continue reading →

How the Compass–Anywhere merger exposes a blind spot in antitrust enforcement

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Without recalibrating how market power is measured, Sean Frank writes, future consolidations will clear regulatory review while transforming competitive market conditions. Continue reading →