CEOs from some of the largest MLSs: Consolidation is inevitable

In the current landscape, size matters. Three CEOs from some of the nation’s largest MLSs say significant consolidation is likely and inevitable. Continue reading

Hire an assistant, bring on a partner or stay solo? A guide

Should successful agents hire help, partner up or just tough it out and push through? Kevelyn Guzman asks. The answer depends on the math. Continue reading

Bess Freedman: Days-on-market metrics are facts. Sorry, not sorry

Our transparent real estate market, though not perfect, remains the envy of most of the world because of how efficient it is, Bess Freedman writes. Continue reading

Compass drops antitrust lawsuit against Zillow

A day after Zillow updated its Listing Access Standards, Compass has decided to drop its lawsuit, saying the changes provide homesellers “with more choice.” Continue reading

Compass International Holdings promotes Sue Yannaccone to COO

Industry veteran Sue Yannaccone has been named the company’s Chief Operating Officer after 11 years with Anywhere, which merged into Compass International Holdings in January. Continue reading

Industry leaders weigh in on Zillow’s coming-soon push

Early reactions to the portal’s Zillow Preview program highlight the ongoing debate over pre-marketing, private networks and listing transparency. Continue reading

EXp announces pre-marketing syndication deal with 3 portals

The brokerage’s agents can send their coming-soon listings to portals Homes.com, Realtor.com and ComeHome.com. Continue reading

Aaron Kirman says he’s 100% in alignment with Reffkin on fighting the industry’s status quo

The luxury broker caught up with Inman about crypto, California, the latest headlines and more in an exclusive interview. Continue reading

Who survives the real estate recession? What the top 1,000 brokerages reveal

In this episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, T3 Sixty’s Jack Miller draws on research analyzing the top 1,000 brokerages and shares what the strongest companies do differently and why market downturns tend to separate durable businesses from fra… Continue reading

Have an agent churn problem? Here are 6 proven solutions to fix it

If real estate agents are leaving your team or brokerage, it’s not a loyalty issue, writes coach Verl Workman. It’s a leadership systems issue. Continue reading