Compass, Rocket pledge to ‘defend’ agents from MLSs in open letter

Compass International Holdings, Rocket and Redfin issued an open letter to MLS leaders on Thursday, urging them to “honor seller choice.” Continue reading

CEOs from some of the largest MLSs: Consolidation is inevitable

In the current landscape, size matters. Three CEOs from some of the nation’s largest MLSs say significant consolidation is likely and inevitable. Continue reading

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

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

Nation’s 2nd largest MLS expands no-cost access to AI property intelligence platform

CRMLS is expanding access to RealReports, an AI property intelligence platform that aggregates zoning, liens and climate risk data for agents. Continue reading

Nation’s 2nd largest MLS expands no-cost access to AI property intelligence platform

CRMLS is expanding access to RealReports, an AI property intelligence platform that aggregates zoning, liens and climate risk data for agents. Continue reading

Nation’s 2nd largest MLS expands no-cost access to AI property intelligence platform

CRMLS is expanding access to RealReports, an AI property intelligence platform that aggregates zoning, liens and climate risk data for agents. Continue reading

Real estate without an MLS: Lessons from Costa Rica

No centralized listing data, consistent addresses or standardized market transparency? Costa Rican broker-owner Todd Cutter explains what buying and selling property looks like for agents. Continue reading

Clear collaboration in action: What the Compass-Redfin deal gets right

The Compass-Redfin deal, ARA co-founder Jason Haber writes, represents movement toward a more flexible, consumer-centric model where data serves sellers and buyers rather than institutions.  Continue reading