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

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

Non-Realtor access has altered the MLS landscape. How common is it?

Since the National Association of Realtors announced its policy change, more MLSs have provided updates on their membership requirements. Here’s what Intel has learned surveying hundreds of real estate agents in recent months. Continue reading

Humaniz to launch AI-driven real estate agent recruiting platform

Humaniz is betting on AI and proprietary data to reinvent real estate recruiting, breaking the industry’s dependence on MLS-based agent records. Continue reading

The merger’s done. Now what? Take the Intel Index survey today

Each month, hundreds of real estate agents, brokers, executives and investors contribute to one of real estate’s most ambitious monthly efforts to document changes to the industry. Add your insights. Take the survey. Continue reading

Here’s a 5-step plan to fix the IDX mess and implement real reform

A lot of people treat IDX reform like it is an agent compensation issue, Josh Ries writes, but it’s a consumer clarity issue that turns into an agent compensation issue. Continue reading

Realtor.com launches MLS-led collaborative search experience

Realtor.com has launched Realtor.com+, a collaborative home search experience for agents and their buying clients. It’s available only through multiple listing services, which will offer it as a member benefit. Continue reading

How strict are the MLSs? Here’s how Compass saw it

As it geared up to fight for rules that were favorable to its private listings strategy, Compass set out to understand where hundreds of MLSs stood — and to create a 1-to-5 ranking system. Continue reading

MLS to AI: The real estate acronym decoder every agent needs in 2026

Contributor and COO Holly Brink has the ultimate guide to decode the lingo of business for new and seasoned agents. Continue reading

Agent confidence is outpacing market conditions in 2026

Coach Darryl Davis and his team have weathered many turbulent markets with their clients for decades, and they are predicting that confidence will be key for what’s ahead. Continue reading

The secret ‘gray market’ of inventory (and how to tap into it)

What if “not for sale” didn’t mean “not interested”? Unlisted CEO, Katie Hill, unpacks her startup that’s turning heads by unlocking the hidden inventory between “just browsing” and “for sale.” Continue reading