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Compass negotiating to buy Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

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The deal is reportedly nearing the finish line, though the companies have not agreed on final terms. Continue reading →

Maintenance repairs landlords are (and aren’t) responsible for

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Regular property inspections, transparent policies, and a willingness to address concerns create a foundation of trust between landlords and renters, Ryan Barone writes. Continue reading →

Fathom Realty lifts agent count by 21% — but posts $22M loss in 2024

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Fathom CEO Marco Fregenal says growth from My Home Group deal and smaller brokerage walkovers has company on track to achieve positive adjusted earnings in Q2 2025. Continue reading →

Deeper than ChatGPT: How agents can leverage AI better in 2025

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Tech experts and brokerage leaders explain how agents can expand their use of artificial intelligence tools and take a more thoughtful approach to the problems they want to solve with AI. Continue reading →

Clear Cooperation favors free markets: Bess Freedman

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Dismantling CCP entirely will negatively impact the industry, Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman writes. The industry needs to “step up and do what’s right for buyers, sellers and agents alike.” Continue reading →

Reffkin slams MLS ‘monopoly’ amid Clear Cooperation debate

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Compass CEO Robert Reffkin argued against Clear Cooperation Wednesday during an Inman on Tour session in Nashville while warning that “data is the new oil” amid predictions of a national MLS. Continue reading →

Glennda Baker: Don’t chase viral moments. Be authentic

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During her Tuesday session, “Building Your Brand: Taking Control of Your Real Estate Success with Video,” Baker shared the keys to branding success as an agent, authenticity and consistency, while weaving in personal stories about her own journey. Continue reading →

Reimagine common space, foster community in multifamily design

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Thoughtfully designed common spaces in multifamily communities, Michael Zaransky writes, strengthen resident engagement, deepen the sense of belonging and, ultimately, enhance retention. Continue reading →

Dolly Lenz: Seek like-minded agents to generate referrals

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Lenz appeared with other panelists Tuesday at Inman on Tour Nashville to tout the benefits of working from referrals. But the panelists all agreed that referrals only work when done right. Continue reading →

Howard Hanna demands judge’s recusal over political donations

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Undisclosed political donations to Judge Stephen Bough’s wife have been called a disqualifying conflict of interest in a commission case known as Gibson. Continue reading →