Industry leaders weigh in on Zillow’s coming-soon push

Early reactions to the portal’s Zillow Preview program highlight the ongoing debate over pre-marketing, private networks and listing transparency. Continue reading

Leadership lessons from Howard Hanna on culture and transparency

Darryl Davis talks to Howard Hanna CEO Hoby Hanna, who offers a leadership case study on maintaining a unique brokerage culture while navigating unprecedented industry change. Continue reading

Howard Hanna’s private listing network could mark an industry inflection point

Industry veteran Russ Cofano says staged listing strategies reflect growing tensions over listing data, portals and brokerage control. Continue reading

Hoby Hanna says seller choice isn’t an ‘all or nothing’ game

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services CEO Hoby Hanna talks about the impending launch of HannaList and why the approach to exclusive listings doesn’t have to be “all or nothing.” Continue reading

Hoby Hanna says seller choice isn’t an ‘all or nothing’ game

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services CEO Hoby Hanna talks about the impending launch of HannaList and why the approach to exclusive listings doesn’t have to be “all or nothing.” Continue reading

Howard Hanna launches private listing network ‘HannaList’

HannaList will roll out in April and enable listing agents and their clients to share properties with Howard Hanna buyer agents and their clients before wider distribution. Continue reading

Howard Hanna CEO calls Zillow ‘a bully,’ says the portal will ‘never influence me’

Ahead of Inman Connect New York, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services CEO Hoby Hanna mused on the Compass-Anywhere merger, consolidation and why he’s resolute in his fight against Clear Cooperation. Continue reading

Howard Hanna enters Philadelphia, 70 years after Pittsburgh launch

Howard Hanna has onboarded legendary Philadelphia broker Art Herling and his team of 100 agents — officially marking the brokerage’s entrance into the City of Brotherly Love. Herling has four offices in Philadelphia and the surrounding area. Continue reading

‘No listings, no eyeballs, no sales’: Zillow docs outline plans to win the private listing battle

“Listings are the lifeblood of our company. No listings, no eyeballs, no sales.” A trove of newly released documents in the lawsuit between Zillow and Compass sheds light on the private listing fight. Continue reading

NAR in 2025: staff shakeups, risk reduction and policy moves

In 2025, NAR focused on policies, listening and responding to members’ concerns. Here’s how the organization and its leaders navigated an industry in turmoil. Continue reading