Have you changed your process in light of the private listings drama?

Amid all the back-and-forth surrounding private listings (and listing bans), have you changed the way you talk with your seller clients about their options? Continue reading

Have you changed your process in light of the private listings drama?

Amid all the back-and-forth surrounding private listings (and listing bans), have you changed the way you talk with your seller clients about their options? Continue reading

Own your own gate — or be replaced by one of the gatekeepers

Tired of your marketing being controlled by industry gatekeepers? By becoming a specialist, broker and attorney Greg Hague writes, you can create a gate of your own. Continue reading

Compass names Altos Research founder as its 1st chief economist

Mike Simonsen will lead the brokerage’s market analysis and insights efforts. Simonsen stepped down from Altos in May. Continue reading

Industry pros weigh in on visibility, gatekeeping and real estate ‘Armageddon’: The Download

Leaders across the brokerage landscape had thoughts on the private listings debate, and they weren’t shy about sharing them. Continue reading

Compass agrees to share its exclusive listings, with 2 caveats

Compass said it will share its 6,000-plus exclusive listings with brokerages and multiple listing services, as long as they don’t alter or monetize listings — or share listings with platforms that do. Continue reading

Gatekeeping, portal wars, ‘Armageddon’: Inman’s 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

Dwiggins: Zillow understands the consumer better than NAR

In Part 2 of our deep dive convo with James Dwiggins, co-CEO of franchisor NextHome, he accuses Robert Reffkin of “posturing” to pressure MLSs to change rules around private listings. Continue reading

Finding Financial Freedom: Owning your money story is everything

Melanie Klein profiles Compass’ Cindy Scholz and her wealth-building journey for those who are just starting out and those who are seeking financial independence. Continue reading

American Real Estate Association partners with RLTYco

With the partnership, RLTYco CEO and cofounder Briggs Elwell will join the association’s board, and agents who subscribe to RLTYco will also have access to AREA membership through the company’s suite of services. Continue reading