‘Full transparency is the strongest mechanism for serving buyers and sellers’: Windermere’s OB Jacobi

Consumers are best served by openness, the Windermere co-President writes, not by being made guinea pigs for strategies that may or may not benefit them. Continue reading

Freedman: Free market scores an early victory over PLNs

Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman looks at Zillow’s early win in its fight with Compass and its implications for the future of PLNs. Continue reading

Freedman: Free market scores an early victory over PLNs

Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman looks at Zillow’s early win in its fight with Compass and its implications for the future of PLNs. Continue reading

When ‘off-market’ becomes the default, who really benefits?

Maybe the MLS isn’t perfect, broker Dennis Norman writes, but it’s still the only tool we have that puts listings in front of everyone, not just the ones invited behind the curtain. Continue reading

NAR membership must be a choice — for agents, brokers, consumers

The trade group’s control over membership, access and pricing exacerbates risk for members and the clients they serve each day. Continue reading

Robert Reffkin: My commitments to Anywhere’s brands

In an Inman Exclusive, Robert Reffkin answers frequently asked questions about the Compass acquisition of Anywhere and how it will impact agents. Continue reading

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

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

Compass’ merger with Anywhere Inc. will reshape global real estate

CEO Mickey Alam Khan writes that with its new merger, Compass will finally achieve its goal to become the Amazon of real estate. Continue reading

Compass calling foul on MLS rules is hypocrisy

The National Association of Realtors and MLSs need to be repaired, not replaced, independent broker-owner Courtney Poulos writes. Continue reading

Working with the Michael Jordan of real estate: Bess Freedman

As Hall Willkie steps into a consultant role at Brown Harris Stevens, CEO Bess Freedman reflects on the impact of her mentor. Continue reading