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

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

The 2026 market’s not exactly what we had hoped for

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While real estate pros had hoped we’d be out of the woods by now, Carl Medford writes, a variety of factors are still keeping the market in a holding pattern. Continue reading →

Industry leaders weigh in on Zillow’s coming-soon push

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Early reactions to the portal’s Zillow Preview program highlight the ongoing debate over pre-marketing, private networks and listing transparency. Continue reading →

Zillow’s ‘Preview’ isn’t solving fragmentation. It may be multiplying it

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If every major platform builds its own version of a pre-market channel, the industry won’t become more open, Sean Frank writes. It will become more segmented. Continue reading →

Pending home sales falter despite ‘buyer-friendly’ market conditions

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Sub-6 percent mortgage rates improved affordability in February, but annual pending home sales still slipped due to economic and political headwinds. Continue reading →

Let the HOMES system help you nail your next buyer consultation

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Take your buyer consultation from transactional to consultative with Josh Ries’ step-by-step system for working with buyers. Continue reading →

Leadership lessons from Howard Hanna on culture and transparency

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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 →

Trump targets ‘burdens that have driven up mortgage costs’

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NAR said the order “highlights the importance of reviewing regulatory barriers.” The order comes as Trump increasingly focuses on housing. Continue reading →

7 unethical things real estate agents are doing to compete

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When the pressure to win overrides the commitment to serve clients, everyone loses, coach Darryl Davis writes. Here’s what to watch for — and why it matters. Continue reading →

Real estate is mostly female, so why doesn’t leadership reflect it?

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Recognition moments like International Women’s Day have their place, but lasting change in leadership representation won’t happen through celebration alone, Courtney Cager writes. Continue reading →