Buyers accuse eXp of supporting Zillow’s ‘fraudulent business’

The plaintiffs in a Zillow class-action complaint claim eXp has harmed buyers by advertising Zillow Flex and supporting the portal’s listing ban. Continue reading

EXp, Weichert settle Hooper buyer-broker commission lawsuit

EXp and Weichert will pay a combined $42.5 million into a commission settlement fund. Two other defendants will pay an additional $1.5 million. Continue reading

Why HouseWhisper is my favorite tool in real estate right now

“It feels like having a reliable assistant who keeps the business moving, my clients cared for, and my energy focused on people and growth,” Martha Melendez writes. Continue reading

Buyers agents are more valuable in today’s listing landscape

The era of the single, unified real estate marketplace — where every available home was findable in one place — is behind us, coach Darryl Davis writes. Here’s what’s next. Continue reading

CMLS slams ‘false narrative’ as coming-soon partnerships spread

The Council of Multiple Listing Services argued that a “false narrative” about pre-marketing homes is gaining traction. Continue reading

The ‘World Wide Web’ is bigger than one listing website

The real estate industry moved this past week, eXp Chief Brokerage Officer Holly Mabery writes. The MLS has a simple choice: lead, follow or be bypassed. Continue reading

Keller, Compass, eXp: 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

Flexibility serves clients better than rigid, one-size-fits-all mandates: ARA co-founder

American Real Estate Association co-founder Jason Haber writes that the trade group articulated a vision for how listings should work, which is now becoming industry practice. Continue reading

2026 AI stack: EXACTLY what a small team needs (and no more)

Drew Thompson shares three tools that, together, cost about $50 a month and replace almost every other AI subscription you currently have. Continue reading

Where brokerages stand on pre-MLS listings after a whirlwind week

Many real estate companies shifted their stances on pre-MLS listings this week. But each newly announced initiative is different. Continue reading