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Zillow’s new listing policy: Punishment disguised as fairness

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Darryl Davis outlines the way Zillow’s actions and policies are designed for its own benefit, not for the benefit of sellers or real estate professionals. Continue reading →

America’s real estate advantage is under siege: eXp’s Leo Pareja

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CEO of eXp Leo Pareja calls for courage, clarity and collaborative leadership in meeting threats to market transparency head-on. Continue reading →

NWMLS calls for marketplace openness, fairness, transparency

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Northwest MLS President and CEO Justin Haag writes that there is no place for exclusionary practices in today’s real estate marketplace. Continue reading →

Why client disclosure, not MLS mandate, serves homeowners best

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Compass CEO Robert Reffkin cites research on pre-marketing outcomes to argue for an end to Clear Cooperation Policy mandates. Continue reading →

EXp CEO answers 10 questions on CCP, MLS and transparency

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EXp Realty Chief Executive Officer Leo Pareja answers your burning questions on the future of the Clear Cooperation Policy, multiple listing services and serving homebuyers and sellers in 2025. Continue reading →

Robert Reffkin nods to Gary Keller in latest Clear Cooperation critique

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Compass CEO Robert Reffkin lays out 10 questions his agents are asking in the wake of NAR’s commission settlement in his latest argument in favor of consumer choice and against CCP. Continue reading →

Bess Freedman on why Compass’ listing portal is raising red flags

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Launched Monday, Compass One’s aim is to funnel business through private exclusive channels, Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman writes — yet it threatens a healthy real estate market. Continue reading →

Steve Baird: National franchises have lost touch with Main Street

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In an era of increased industry consolidation, independence still matters, Steve Baird, president and CEO of Baird & Warner Real Estate, writes. Continue reading →

Association-drafted forms protect consumers and members: CAR

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Despite the rhetoric of some in the industry, shifting away from using association-developed forms is the opposite of consumer-friendly, CAR President Melanie Barker writes for Inman. Continue reading →

Yannaccone: Reform, not repeal, is the wise path for Clear Cooperation

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Anywhere Brands President and CEO Sue Yannaccone offers a measured, thoughtful assessment of the Clear Cooperation Policy debate. Continue reading →