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

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

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

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

Zillow, Keller Williams and others team up to ‘pre‑market’ listings

Zillow Preview allows agents to display their coming-soon listings on Zillow and Trulia. Keller Williams, REMAX, HomeServices of America, United Real Estate and Side are the first brokerages to try the new offering. Continue reading

Who is Benís Reffkin? Exec coach, mom and Robert Reffkin’s partner

Everyone knows about Compass tech, but Robert Reffkin’s wife Benís doesn’t want the brokerage’s focus on culture to go unnoticed. Continue reading

Inside Compass’ tech migration, fast-tracking of Private Exclusives

New Intel surveys shed light on how the brokerage giant is balancing a “no mandate” pledge with business pressure to onboard agents quickly. Continue reading

Compass clash, AI fears and industry shocks: Inman Top 5

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 International Holdings promotes Shay Artzi to CTO

The former Compass Head of Engineering will have the weighty responsibility of rolling out Compass’s technology to all of the holding company’s recently acquired brands. Continue reading

Hoby Hanna says seller choice isn’t an ‘all or nothing’ game

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services CEO Hoby Hanna talks about the impending launch of HannaList and why the approach to exclusive listings doesn’t have to be “all or nothing.” Continue reading