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The Compass-Rocket-Redfin deal: Everything you MUST know now

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This week on The Download, check in with industry thought leaders on the new deal between Compass and Redfin parent company, Rocket. Continue reading →

Compass-Rocket partnership, private listings, rates: 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 →

Compass just declared independence from the MLS and took Redfin and Rocket with it

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What does this partnership mean? Coldwell Banker agent Cara Ameer examines Compass’ latest moves against “organized real estate” for answers. Continue reading →

The Compass-Rocket listing partnership has agents in ‘wait-and-see’ mode

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Compass rocked the industry with a partnership that displays its coming-soon listings on Redfin. Brokers are intrigued, but unwilling to make brash business decisions in response to the move. Continue reading →

Buyers aren’t flaky. The market is setting them up to walk away

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Escalating costs and the impact of deferred maintenance mean that buyers and sellers aren’t always on the same page, so buyers are walking away, bi-coastal luxury agent Cara Ameer writes. Continue reading →

The Compass-Anywhere deal is done. This Coldwell Banker agent has lingering questions

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As the merger closes quickly, Cara Ameer offers questions that still haven’t been answered and insights on the future possibilities. Continue reading →

Watchdog: Agents earn too little. Consumers pay too much

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In an Inman op-ed, Stephen Brobeck, senior fellow at the Consumer Policy Center, responds to Cara Ameer’s recent critique of the CPC’s report on post-settlement changes impacting homebuyers. Continue reading →

How to get compensated when buyers ghost you: The Download

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From agent commissions to a brokerage compensation dispute, find out how real estate pros are making bank and protecting their pay. Continue reading →

The transparency crisis no one wants to talk about

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Referral fees are just the starting point for a larger conversation real estate professionals need to have about transparency, Cara Ameer writes. Continue reading →

Price cuts and concessions: Here’s how to prepare homeowners for the reality of selling a home today

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High interest rates, growing inventory and economic uncertainty have cooled the housing market, forcing sellers to make price cuts and concessions. Agents say realistic pricing, smart repairs and strong presentation are key to helping homeowners naviga… Continue reading →