Ryan Serhant on how to win at social — and on which brokerages will survive (WATCH)

The celebrity broker and CEO believes only a few real estate companies are poised to thrive in the coming years. Continue reading

Lux real estate meets the open sea as Elliman launches yacht division

Douglas Elliman launches Elliman Yachts, expanding into yacht brokerage and charters as it targets ultra-high-net-worth clients. Continue reading

Compass drops antitrust lawsuit against Zillow

A day after Zillow updated its Listing Access Standards, Compass has decided to drop its lawsuit, saying the changes provide homesellers “with more choice.” Continue reading

Let the HOMES system help you nail your next buyer consultation

Take your buyer consultation from transactional to consultative with Josh Ries’ step-by-step system for working with buyers. Continue reading

Real estate without an MLS: Lessons from Costa Rica

No centralized listing data, consistent addresses or standardized market transparency? Costa Rican broker-owner Todd Cutter explains what buying and selling property looks like for agents. Continue reading

Compass, control and the role of the real estate fiduciary

Compass’s new listing lead referral program is opt-in, voluntary and worth paying close attention to, indie brokerage CEO Dezireh Eyn writes. Continue reading

The Compass-Rocket-Redfin deal: Everything you MUST know now

This week on The Download, check in with industry thought leaders on the new deal between Compass and Redfin parent company, Rocket. Continue reading

NWMLS wants to use a Zillow ruling in its battle with Compass

The Seattle-based MLS argued that a ruling in a case involving Zillow has parallels to its own legal battle against Compass. Continue reading

Assault on the MLS: How the Compass-Redfin deal threatens the open market

This isn’t about one company’s competitive edge, America Foy writes. It’s about whether the American real estate market remains an open, transparent system. Continue reading

See which states are looking to limit private real estate listings

Lawmakers in a growing number of states are proposing bills that would require broad public marketing of real estate listings. Continue reading