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Get ready to get hit with a tsunami of real estate consolidation

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From Compass’s horizontal acquisitions to Rocket’s vertical integration, Troy Palmquist looks at what’s driving M&A — and who might be next. Continue reading →

What the Compass-Anywhere deal means for the future of MLSs

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If MLSs shift to meet the challenges of a new market, they’ll secure their place at the center of the homebuying process, Amit Kulkarni writes. Continue reading →

Compass-Anywhere merger FAQ: How will it change real estate?

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What does the Compass-Anywhere deal mean for private listings? For NAR? For agents in the trenches? We’ve got the answers Continue reading →

ATTOM data tool sniffs out true ownership of properties in LLCs

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The “Transparent Owner” tool is becoming available as the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, or FinCEN, prepares to crack down on money laundering in residential real estate. Continue reading →

NAR President: As Realtors, it’s critical to remember who we serve

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According to NAR President Kevin Sears, Realtors have a profound obligation and responsibility to put client interests ahead of our own. Continue reading →

The Compass-Anywhere merger: Questions from a Coldwell Banker real estate agent

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How will the Compass-Anywhere merger impact the lives of everyday real estate agents? Coldwell Banker’s Cara Ameer has questions. Continue reading →

Associations: Want to add value, relevance? Raise the bar on events

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Troy Palmquist looks at the Nevada Realtors’ NVision Summit as an example of how associations can put on high-caliber professional development events. Continue reading →

MLS PIN wins final settlement approval in Nosalek case

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A judge had previously granted preliminary approval of the $3.95M settlement, which removed the option to display offers of compensation to buyer brokers on the MLS. Continue reading →

Pending home sales jumped 4% in August in positive market signal

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NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said lowering mortgage rates were leading to more buyers coming to market, but Bright MLS Chief Economist Dr. Lisa Sturtevant said hopes for a fall market rebound should stay tempered. Continue reading →

Here are the stories you missed amid the Compass coverage

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In case you were head down in the Compass merger news last week, we’ve put together a roundup of the market stats and how-tos you may have missed. Continue reading →