Compass sues Northwest MLS, pulling Windermere along for a ride

The suit claims the multiple listing service is a “monopolist” with “no meaningful competitors” and that, as a broker-owned MLS, its Seattle area owners have an interest in limiting competition. Continue reading

Losing Remine bidder is a current employee — and an agent

Jarred “JJ” Friedman is Remine’s director of product engineering and an agent at Carolwood Partners in Beverly Hills. Continue reading

The private listing debate just got real: 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

Chris Kelly on taking the reins at HomeServices, Compass chatter

Kelly is diving into his role as HomeServices’ CEO at a challenging time, but he told Inman he’s ready to get to work. He dished on private listings, Zillow and those Compass acquisition rumors. Continue reading

Biggest MLS in the nation rejects NAR ‘Delayed Marketing’ policy

California Regional MLS said in a statement that the new Multiple Listing Options for Sellers policy, which NAR states is mandatory, was created to “placate” complaining brokerages. Continue reading

Mary Lee Blaylock leaves HomeServices for Sotheby’s Realty

Blaylock’s move to Sotheby’s International Realty comes about one week after Gino Blefari retired as CEO at HomeServices, and Chris Kelly stepped into the role. Blaylock will lead company-owned brokerage operations at the luxury brand. Continue reading

Zillow’s private listing post erupts into CEO-studded battleground

A LinkedIn post by Errol Samuelson on Zillow’s private listings rule flared into a weekend skirmish that drew nearly 300 comments from executives like Robert Reffkin, Glenn Sanford and Leo Pareja. Continue reading

3 industry giants. 1 stage. The conversation real estate needs

At Inman On Tour Miami, 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

Agents find waning value in the purchase of portal leads: Intel

Nearly 70 percent of agents who have purchased portal leads in the past say they no longer buy them, citing “time and money” needed for maximum ROI, according to the latest Intel Index polling data. Continue reading

Private listings negatively impact both buyers and sellers: Watchdog

Stephen Brobeck, senior fellow at the Consumer Policy Center, examines competing interests and competing policies to determine which will benefit consumers. Continue reading