The housing market isn’t breaking. It’s being rebuilt in real time

While the industry debates exposure, writes contributor Deb Siefkin, the structure of the market and how buyers find homes is being rewritten. Continue reading

After years of powering real estate, the MLS faces its biggest challenge

Cooperation among brokers in a shared marketplace remains one of the most powerful ideas the real estate industry has developed, broker-owner Dennis Norman writes. 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

Keller Williams’ Jason Abrams on Zillow Preview: ‘Nobody should get upset by having more choices’

Keller Williams Head of Industry and Learning Jason Abrams talks about the Zillow Preview partnership and what’s next in the debate over private listings. Continue reading

Redfin says private listings, coming soons could boost inventory

According to a new report by Redfin’s economists, markets that allow for pre-marketing strategies could see a 6 percent to 12 percent bump in listings each year. 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