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Nykia Wright says NAR is a ‘base camp’ for real estate

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During an appearance at Inman Connect New York, NAR CEO called for keeping the organization at the center of the industry while not competing with brokerages and members Continue reading →

MLS chief: Brokers ‘talking out of both sides of their mouth’ on consolidation demands

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Canopy MLS CEO Anne Marie DeCatsye, Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales and NextHome CEO James Dwiggins talked about consolidation, data transparency and why a national MLS isn’t the answer to the industry’s problems. Continue reading →

Reffkin floats idea for national MLS, says Compass previously declined to make a deal with Zillow

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Compass CEO kept his sights on NAR, MLSs, which he says are too restrictive, and Zillow in his call for widespread reform of the existing status quo in real estate. Continue reading →

Keller Williams settles Batton commission lawsuit for $20M

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The Batton cases are among those filed by homebuyers and have remained in litigation, even as suits from homesellers wound down. Continue reading →

Inman unveils class of 2026 Power Players, New York Power Brokers and MLS Power Executive winners

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The 2026 Inman Power Players award celebrates industry leaders whose influence is shaping the future of real estate.
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I read NAR’s 40-page annual report so you don’t have to

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Accountability and genuine transparency are still missing from NAR’s communications, coach Darryl Davis writes, and Realtors deserve better. Continue reading →

Agents break free: How non-NAR MLSs and associations are redefining independence

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Contributor and broker Holly Brink says that alternative MLSs and associations across the country are offering agents the long-overdue flexibility they need. Continue reading →

Why this vocal NAR critic thinks you should stay a Realtor

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Before making a decision about Realtor membership, Darryl Davis writes, consider how foundational the National Association of Realtors is to who we are as professionals. Continue reading →

When ‘off-market’ becomes the default, who really benefits?

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Maybe the MLS isn’t perfect, broker Dennis Norman writes, but it’s still the only tool we have that puts listings in front of everyone, not just the ones invited behind the curtain. Continue reading →

.Realestate expands into full branding, marketing services

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The National Association of Realtors partner now offers branding and marketing services, which includes website creation, customer relationship management and AI-powered search engine optimization. Continue reading →