Inman News quiz: Think you’re on top of the week’s biggest stories?

The real estate industry threw some curveballs. Take Inman’s real estate news quiz to demonstrate how strong your talking points and cocktail banter are this week. Continue reading

CMLS throws support behind NAR pocket listing ban

The Council of Multiple Listing Services on Wednesday became the latest organization to throw its support behind a polarizing policy proposal that would ban most off-market and pocket listings. Continue reading

Redfin CEO doubles down on support for pocket listing ban

In a new blog post, Glenn Kelman argues that exclusive listings lead to discrimination and urged real estate professionals to take a stand by supporting a proposed ban. Continue reading

SoftBank posts $6.4B loss, CEO ‘regrets’ WeWork investment

The company also reported it lost $4.6 billion in its WeWork stock value after WeWork’s failed initial public offering earlier this year. Continue reading

Compass makes major changes to its stock option program

Compass is shifting from offering equity stock options to restricted stock units, which are often viewed as a way for companies to keep talent they recruit. Continue reading

Bright MLS: Pocket listing ban won’t hurt discount brokerages

Bright MLS is facing resistance to a new policy that bans pocket listings, but it said Tuesday the rule will still let discount brokerages customize commission offers. Continue reading

Keller Williams and Compass go head-to-head on tech

Keller Williams President Josh Team traded barbs with Compass CEO Robert Reffkin during a lively Inman Connect Las Vegas panel on Thursday. Continue reading

Compass goes global with India tech hub, adds Amazon veteran

The well-funded brokerage is opening a tech hub in Hyderbad’s HITEC City and plans to add 200 jobs in product and engineering. Continue reading

Compass goes global with India tech hub, adds Amazon veteran

The well-funded brokerage is opening a tech hub in Hyderbad’s HITEC City and plans to add 200 jobs in product and engineering. Continue reading

Discounter Assist-2-Sell joins Compass in opposing Bright MLS pocket listing ban

The ongoing battle over pocket listings is continuing to intensify, with discount brokerage Assist-2-Sell now joining Compass in opposing a new off-market listing ban from Bright MLS. Continue reading