Zillow’s new listing policy: Punishment disguised as fairness

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

Windermere exec: Private listings herald ‘demise’ of real estate

Windermere Co-President OB Jacobi told Inman private listing networks benefit brokerages, not consumers, and said his firm isn’t jumping on the bandwagon. Continue reading

Zillow to prohibit listings that are privately marketed

Zillow said the company’s new standards, which eXp Realty also committed to, show how it’s implementing Clear Cooperation on its platform. Those that do not meet the standards won’t be published on Zillow “for the life of the listing.” Continue reading

Corcoran Affiliates’ Anton: ‘We’re being true to who we are’

At the end of the day, despite differences from market to market, Anton told Inman that affiliates learned that they’re more alike than different — particularly when it comes to serving their clients. Continue reading

Brokerages roll out private listing networks in wake of CCP ruling

Douglas Elliman and Corcoran have quietly announced private listing networks within their brokerages as the conversation about private exclusives continues to heat up across the industry. Continue reading

Brokerages roll out private listing networks in wake of CCP ruling

Douglas Elliman and Corcoran have quietly announced private listing networks within their brokerages as the conversation about private exclusives continues to heat up across the industry. Continue reading

Private listings offer no clear advantage for sellers: Bright MLS

As the debate over Clear Cooperation has hit a peak in recent weeks, the new study suggests that seller flexibility may not mean much when it comes to looking at hard numbers from MLS transactions in the last year. Continue reading

Brokerages, portals react to NAR’s decision to save Clear Cooperation

Executives mostly applauded NAR’s decision to salvage the policy Tuesday, saying the trade group struck the right balance between reform and preservation. But the change didn’t satisfy everyone. Continue reading

Homesellers have lost $1B through private deals since 2023: Zillow

Sellers who privately listed their home lost an average of $4,975, according to an analysis by Zillow of 2.72 million deals since 2023. The gap is wider for sellers of color, underscoring the benefits of Clear Cooperation. Continue reading

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

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