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Mauricio Umansky’s ThePLS.com sues NAR over private listings

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Celebrity agent Mauricio Umansky, who has targeted the National Association of Realtors’ dominance over agents and the rules governing real estate, heads back to court. Continue reading →

Zillow fires back at Compass, saying brokerage faces no harm from its listing policy

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Zillow attorneys pushed back at Compass’ request for a broad and expedited discovery, and on the brokerage’s private listing network. ‘Compass would erect new barriers for buyers by making listings exclusive to each broker.’ Continue reading →

It’s reckoning day for private listings. What you should know about Zillow’s changes

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The nation’s largest real estate portal began enforcing its ban on private listings on Monday, 10 weeks after announcing its new standards. Here’s what you need to know now. Continue reading →

As Compass and Zillow duke it out, will agents come out on top?

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Amid private listing debates and portal wars, agents should be asking one question: How does my business benefit from the outcome? Continue reading →

Compass asks judge to block Zillow’s ban on publicly marketed private listings

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In a motion filed on Friday morning, Compass said that it seeks to “dent” Zillow’s dominance in the home search space and asked the court to stop Zillow’s ban on publicly marketed private listings, which takes effect on Monday Continue reading →

Compass, Zillow, Redfin and the rest: It’s Inman’s Top 5

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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’ antitrust gamble could shatter Zillow’s empire

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Broker and attorney Greg Hague writes that the Compass vs. Zillow lawsuit will end as the catalyst that democratizes real estate technology, empowers innovation and ultimately puts consumers back in control of how they buy and sell homes. Continue reading →

Sanford fires back at Compass, argues against ‘walled gardens’

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EXp founder Glenn Sanford took a swing at Compass two days after his company was mentioned in a Compass lawsuit against Zillow — a lawsuit focused on one of the industry’s most divisive topics Continue reading →

Court sets trial date for Compass suit despite Northwest MLS protest

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Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect San Diego is where you turn uncertainty into strategy — with real talk, real tools and the connections that matter. If you’re serious about staying ahead of the game, this is where you need t… Continue reading →

Is Zillow skating dangerously close to thin ice?

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Team leader Carl Medford writes that Zillow’s brokerage license and algorithmic pricing suggestions could be setting it up for a legal showdown that threatens its entire business model. Continue reading →