How NAR, MLSs and Zillow use market power to serve themselves

Think these real estate industry mainstays are doing what’s best for members and real estate pros? Think again, authors and agents Hans and Steve Wydler write. Continue reading

Compass adds Unlock Upstate Team to expand in Hudson Valley

The 14-agent team, which was previously affiliated with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices under a different team name, closed over $100 million in sales last year, and has closed more than $410 million since 2020. Continue reading

Serhant’s diss, Homes.com’s boost, Caballero’s record: 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

Inman On Tour Returns to Texas on Oct. 9, 2025

Inman On Tour Texas is back for 2025, bringing together the industry’s top agents, brokers and thought leaders for a one-of-a-kind event. Continue reading

Tech, scale and strategy fuel Q1 wins across real estate

From Zillow’s return to profit to CoStar’s continued growth, Q1 earnings reveal how companies are adapting — and competing — in a shifting market. Continue reading

NAR’s new law firm for antitrust suits charges up to $3K an hour

The trade group has replaced Cooley with Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan in the Moehrl and Gibson cases, a law firm that has represented NAR for years in other antitrust cases. Continue reading

Inman Connect San Diego welcomes Brian Buffini

The real estate coaching icon joins to share his proven referral-driven growth strategies. Learn from real estate’s best and brightest in the business, all while growing your network and meeting like-minded passionate and driven professional peers. Continue reading

Ryan Serhant likens Compass to Barnes & Noble, citing listing book

The SERHANT. CEO jabbed at Compass’ launch this month of physical books of the brokerage’s exclusive listings in offices nationwide, likening it to old-school bookstores like Barnes & Noble. Continue reading

Anywhere brings on Steve Capezza to head M&A efforts

The former Side and Zillow leader will work in his new role to grow Anywhere through acquisitions and mergers across opportunities that span brokerage, title and transaction services. Continue reading

Homes.com will ‘boost’ listings that are banned on Zillow: Florance

CoStar CEO Andy Florance on Thursday said the “Boost” tool it rolled out on April 29 will now be available for brokers and homeowners who have been thwarted by Zillow’s private listing ban. Continue reading