An exclusive look inside the legal strategies at Compass and Zillow

In an Inman Exclusive, Taylor Anderson examined thousands of internal documents to unveil the legal strategies on both sides of the Compass-Zillow wrangling. Continue reading

How Compass, Zillow planned to win the private listing battle: Top 5

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

Docs offer inside peek at Compass’ war against ‘organized real estate’

“If we had twice the market share … you can’t bully us anymore.” A trove of new documents sheds light on Compass’s fight with Zillow. Continue reading

Docs offer inside peek at Compass’ war against ‘organized real estate’

“If we had twice the market share … you can’t bully us anymore.” A trove of new documents sheds light on Compass’s fight with Zillow. Continue reading

Docs offer inside peek at Compass’ war against ‘organized real estate’

“If we had twice the market share … you can’t bully us anymore.” A trove of new documents sheds light on Compass’s fight with Zillow. Continue reading

A $3K commission saved me: Here’s why niche marketing wins

While 70 percent of Realtors compete for the same residential listings, you could be the only agent in your market who truly understands the emotional complexities of the niche you serve, America Foy writes. Continue reading

Generational wealth, foreign buyers, rising prices: Sotheby’s Luxury Outlook for 2026

The luxury market is poised for steady growth this year, with multiple factors driving the market toward a fruitful and lucrative 2026. Continue reading

First-time buyers get creative with financing in 2026

Easing interest rates, down payment assistance and builder incentives are helping first-time homebuyers compete, according to the latest from the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading

Clash of the titans: Looking back at the Zillow-Compass legal battle

Zillow and Compass are going head to head in an antitrust battle over the portal giant’s Listing Access Standard. Here’s a timeline of the rivalry and how the case has evolved. Continue reading

Boost in buyers closes 2025 on high note: Client Pipeline Tracker

Real estate agents shook off a late-year scare and raised their expectations for a 2026 recovery, according to fresh results from Intel’s December survey. Continue reading