Bess Freedman on why Compass’ listing portal is raising red flags

Launched Monday, Compass One’s aim is to funnel business through private exclusive channels, Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman writes — yet it threatens a healthy real estate market. Continue reading

NYC real estate vet Scott Harris launches Magnetic firm with Side

After 18 years with Brown Harris Stevens, Harris has set off on his own with members of his previous team alongside him. The firm will put a high focus on client and agent service. Continue reading

EXp’s Wendy Forsythe to agents: Focus on experience over metrics

The chief marketing officers for eXp Realty, Brown Harris Stevens and CoStar Marketplace share why sales metrics don’t resonate with today’s consumers and what agents can do instead. Continue reading

What’s next under President-elect Trump’s 2nd term? The economy

Inflation and sticky mortgage rates undercut the housing market in 2024. President Trump has vowed to force both metrics down — but conflicting economic policies may make that goal difficult. Continue reading

Eliminating ‘Days on Market’ will hurt clients — and your commission

With some calling for the removal of “Days on Market” data on listings, broker Cara Ameer warns that consumers need context, insight and advice — and concealing the information is a disservice. Continue reading

Richard Horovitz named president of BHS’ property management arm

The property management and luxury hospitality veteran joined Brown Harris Stevens in 2016 and has served as senior vice president and director since 2022. Continue reading

The Agency taps ex-Brown Harris Stevens sales director as senior VP

Juliet Clapp has been named senior vice president and North East managing partner at The Agency New York. Ashlie Roberson of Tyler Whitman’s team has also been elevated to a partner. Continue reading

25 predictions about NAR, CCP, commissions and more for 2025

From Hoby Hanna to Anywhere’s Sue Yannaccone, real estate leaders are cautiously optimistic about the new year, telling Inman the worst of 2024’s tumult may be fading in the rearview mirror. Continue reading

25 predictions about NAR, CCP, commissions and more for 2025

From Hoby Hanna to Anywhere’s Sue Yannaccone, real estate leaders are cautiously optimistic about the new year, telling Inman the worst of 2024’s tumult may be fading in the rearview mirror. Continue reading

Brokerages and non-Realtor MLSs settle antitrust suits for $30M

Fifteen MLSs and 13 brokerages that chose to opt-in to NAR’s commission settlement will cough up an additional $30,587,754 in compensation to sellers, raising the settlement fund to nearly $450 million. Continue reading