HomeServices CEO: Hiding days on market, price history is a disservice to buyers and sellers

Chris Kelly weighs in on the myth of “harmful transparency” in real estate today and why the industry should focus less on data displays and more on fundamentals. Continue reading

This large MLS is completely overhauling its board structure

The new board will be much smaller and made up only of people who aren’t licensed to transact real estate in the state. Continue reading

Reffkin: Law vs. rule — MLS mandates cannot supersede fiduciary duty

Chairman and CEO of Compass International Holdings, Robert Reffkin, weighs in on law versus industry practice when it comes to fiduciary duty and coming-soon listings. Continue reading

A confetti moment: Zillow changes its tune on listing standards

For the industry, Zillow’s shift reflects a broader move toward understanding that how a home is introduced can be just as important as how widely it is seen, Compass agent Suzy Minken writes. 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

How the open house provides a moment of truth for consumers

Take a deep dive with coach Darryl Davis into the open house experience from the consumer’s perspective — covering first impressions, agent conduct, signage, flow and communication. Continue reading

How the open house provides a moment of truth for consumers

Take a deep dive with coach Darryl Davis into the open house experience from the consumer’s perspective — covering first impressions, agent conduct, signage, flow and communication. Continue reading

7 unethical things real estate agents are doing to compete

When the pressure to win overrides the commitment to serve clients, everyone loses, coach Darryl Davis writes. Here’s what to watch for — and why it matters. Continue reading

Compass, control and the role of the real estate fiduciary

Compass’s new listing lead referral program is opt-in, voluntary and worth paying close attention to, indie brokerage CEO Dezireh Eyn writes. Continue reading

Most agents won’t be replaced by AI. They’ll be replaced by honesty

Competence and transparency are being rewarded in today’s real estate market, and the agents who exhibit those traits will flourish in the face of AI, CEO Blake O’Shaughnessy writes. Continue reading