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Gary Keller, Leo Pareja, Robert Reffkin: Inman Top 5

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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 →

Existing-home sales dip in January but maintain annual growth

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Existing-home sales dropped in January, as high mortgage rates and rising home prices continued to squeeze buyers, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Existing-home sales fell 4.9 percent in January to a seasonally adjusted rate of… Continue reading →

NAR, Phoenix Realtors settle fight over MLS Choice

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The Arizona association will withdraw MLS Choice, but will still offer some resources to people holding real estate licenses who are not members of NAR. Continue reading →

Crye-Leike brokerages are all 1 entity, Gibson plaintiffs tell court

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In a new legal filing, homeseller plaintiffs in a commission lawsuit in Missouri dispute Crye-Leike’s claim that its six brokerages are separate and covered by NAR settlement. Continue reading →

Mortgage rates in retreat as investors weigh Trump’s approach

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After surprise inflation report, Trump administration says the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions will be exempt from its attempt to exert more control over independent federal agencies Continue reading →

Stop the presses! NAR ceases printing its flagship magazine

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As it seeks to slash costs to pay a $418 million lawsuit settlement, the National Association of Realtors announced on Tuesday it would stop printing “Realtor” magazine and move to a digital-only format. Continue reading →

Reffkin knocks NAR, says rules ‘prop up’ inexperienced agents

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The Compass CEO said that NAR’s rules have held back top agents and brokerages. But Robert Reffkin also believes that as those rules end, big brokerages like his will pull further ahead. Continue reading →

Gary Keller says agents must accept ‘easy deals’ are dead

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At Keller Williams’ annual Family Reunion, franchise co-founder Gary Keller said 2025 won’t be any better than 2024 — but agents can still thrive if they’re willing to dig in and use market headwinds to their advantage. Continue reading →

Compass grows revenue and agent count, market share tops 5%

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The company now has 17,752 principal agents. Founder and CEO Robert Reffkin said in a new earnings report that he believes his company will pull ahead in 2025. Continue reading →

Judge ‘surprised and confused’ by buyers’ ask in commission case

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At a Thursday court hearing, Judge LaShonda A. Hunt denied a request to add more state law claims to an antitrust complaint from plaintiffs in a case known as Batton 1. Continue reading →