The real story of the MLS, and why fragmentation will hurt us all

In this episode, Leigh Brown gets candid about MLS fragmentation, cooperation and why understanding real estate history matters more than ever. Continue reading

James Dwiggins: The point of the MLS is so ‘we don’t go back to the way it was 40 years ago’ (VIDEO)

Dwiggins appeared on stage with Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales and Canopy MLS CEO Anne Marie DeCatseye to debate private listings, consolidation and more. Continue reading

AI vs. agents: Is this the beginning of the end?

Jon Minerick, CEO of homecoin.com, unpacks his a la carte real estate model, why most flat-fee companies fail, and how AI could fundamentally reshape transactions, careers, and society itself. Continue reading

How this broker went from homeless to 100 deals a year

On this episode, Colorado-based broker, Shawn Carroll shares how he built a 100-deal-a-year business in a town of 20,000 people without cold calling, buying internet leads or chasing trends. Continue reading

Private listings, fiduciary risk: A warning from Side’s founders

From fiduciary duty concerns to fair housing implications, Guy Gal and Hilary Saunders break down what private listings mean for sellers, agents and the future of brokerage. Continue reading

Private listings, fiduciary risk: A warning from Side’s founders

From fiduciary duty concerns to fair housing implications, Guy Gal and Hilary Saunders break down what private listings mean for sellers, agents and the future of brokerage. Continue reading

MLS chief: Brokers ‘talking out of both sides of their mouth’ on consolidation demands

Canopy MLS CEO Anne Marie DeCatsye, Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales and NextHome CEO James Dwiggins talked about consolidation, data transparency and why a national MLS isn’t the answer to the industry’s problems. Continue reading

The secret ‘gray market’ of inventory (and how to tap into it)

What if “not for sale” didn’t mean “not interested”? Unlisted CEO, Katie Hill, unpacks her startup that’s turning heads by unlocking the hidden inventory between “just browsing” and “for sale.” Continue reading

Compass founding broker on how 3-phase marketing works in NYC

On this episode, Scott Hustis, co-founder of Paradigm Advisory and one of the first agents at Compass, talks private listings, making it in NYC and what it really takes to win long-term in luxury. Continue reading

The deal is done: Compass and Anywhere have officially merged

Less than four months after Compass and Anywhere — two of the biggest companies in real estate — announced a planned merger, the firms closed the $1.6 billion deal on Friday after receiving a majority of shareholder approval. Continue reading