In a brief issued ahead of a hearing in its case against Zillow, Compass homed in on the listing portal’s powers of “intimidation” in issuing warnings to agents that violate its listing standards. Continue reading
Homes.com won’t lose access to real estate listing data from the California Regional Multiple Listing Service after all. Continue reading
Without specifically saying whether or not the integration violated any IDX license agreements with multiple listing services, NAR said that each individual MLS should assess its own agreement with Zillow to ensure compliance. Continue reading
There were strong reactions this week to Zillow’s integration with ChatGPT, with some leaders claiming the portal had violated IDX licensing rules. But Zillow maintains it did its due diligence and is not handing over MLS data to OpenAI. Continue reading
Longtime real estate executives Amit Kulkarni and Russ Cofano have launched a new strategy firm, Alloy Advisors. Their offerings range from product development to legal planning. Continue reading
Real estate embodies the American dream, and as a profession is filled with people fighting for their communities and their clients. Continue reading
Don’t fear the scale of a combined Compass and Anywhere, luxury expert Mickey Alam Khan writes. Instead, lean into your differentiators and your unique value proposition. Continue reading
As the debate over private listings and the Clear Cooperation Policy raged on, Anywhere leaders charted a distinctly central path. Here’s how that could change under a Compass banner. Continue reading
In acquiring Anywhere, Compass would absorb a smattering of business models and a load of debt. But it might gain something its CEO has long sought, observers say: more sway over industry affairs. Continue reading
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading