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MLS hacked? Solid Earth’s Passkey authentication aims to lock it down

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It’s not uncommon for MLS platforms and industry data sources to be caught in hacks or phishing attempts, which puts all members at risk. Continue reading →

‘NAR needs to get out of the MLS business’: Windermere’s Jacobi

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MLSs are just too important to the health of the industry, and to the homebuying and selling process, to keep them under NAR’s control, Windermere co-President OB Jacobi writes. Continue reading →

New York brokers double down on FARE Act opposition as city fights back

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Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect San Diego is where you turn uncertainty into strategy — with real talk, real tools and the connections that matter. If you’re serious about staying ahead of the game, this is where you need t… Continue reading →

Orlando Realtors and Supra settle case alleging member poaching

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The Orlando Regional Realtor Association (ORRA) and the parent company of the lockbox firm informed the court they had agreed to terms. Continue reading →

Compass’ antitrust gamble could shatter Zillow’s empire

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Broker and attorney Greg Hague writes that the Compass vs. Zillow lawsuit will end as the catalyst that democratizes real estate technology, empowers innovation and ultimately puts consumers back in control of how they buy and sell homes. Continue reading →

Court sets trial date for Compass suit despite Northwest MLS protest

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Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect San Diego is where you turn uncertainty into strategy — with real talk, real tools and the connections that matter. If you’re serious about staying ahead of the game, this is where you need t… Continue reading →

Is Zillow skating dangerously close to thin ice?

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Team leader Carl Medford writes that Zillow’s brokerage license and algorithmic pricing suggestions could be setting it up for a legal showdown that threatens its entire business model. Continue reading →

How to talk to clients when the world is turning upside down

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Your clients don’t need you to have all the answers; they just need to know that you’re there for them and that you’re willing (and able) to help them navigate these rough seas, Spencer Krull writes. Continue reading →

Escrow under fire: When the playbook ignores the rulebook

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Compliance expert Summer Goralik examines practices drawing fresh regulatory scrutiny, putting questionable and potentially unlawful incentives between brokers and escrow back in the spotlight. Continue reading →

What a ’90s movie taught me about women in real estate leadership

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“I’m right on top of that, Rose.” Here’s what “Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead” taught compliance officer Summer Goralik about leadership, trust and showing up for other women. Continue reading →