Real-REMAX deal, Compass empire, MRED expansion: 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 appoints Tanya Reu-Narvaez as Chief People Officer

Tanya Reu-Narvaez will lead CIH’s People Enablement Team, which focuses on recruitment, retention, professional development and culture. Continue reading

Century 21 CEO: ‘I think you’re going to see more consolidation’

Mike Miedler spoke to Inman about the state of the industry and offered three tips for agents facing a tough market. Continue reading

The Real-REMAX deal: Pros, cons and what it means for agents

Alloy Advisors’ Amit Kulkarni crunches the numbers on Real’s acquisition of REMAX and outlines the ways they don’t make sense. Continue reading

A second MLS just announced plans to expand nationwide

Realtracs, the MLS serving the Nashville area, became the second MLS in a week to announce that it was expanding beyond its home region. Continue reading

Compass economist on this year’s housing market: ‘Overall it’s been a little disappointing’

Don’t hold your breath for a “Goldilocks effect.” These key metrics show the real estate market continues to sputter. Continue reading

How Real plans to turn REMAX’s web traffic into a revenue stream

Real executives have pointed to REMAX’s digital footprint as a key piece of the company’s long-term strategy. Continue reading

The age of the independents: Who really builds real estate careers?

Independent brokerages are more interested in nurturing agent performance than in stock tickers and platform-building, First Team CEO Michele Harrington writes. Continue reading

Freedman: Private listing networks are the dark pools of real estate

Fair markets are rooted in transparency and collaboration, Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman writes. Private listings stifle access and were created to keep people out. Continue reading

Real says nothing changes for REMAX agents — but its strategy depends on tech adoption

Real’s strategy depends on expanding adoption of its technology platform across REMAX’s franchise network, where adoption isn’t required. Continue reading