Restore the MLS: A return to cooperation, not control

Fragmented power structures and binary “all-in or all-out” rules are no longer compatible with today’s demands, Caitlin McCrory and Robert Reffkin write. Here’s how they think the MLS needs to evolve. Continue reading

Inside Compass’ tech migration, fast-tracking of Private Exclusives

New Intel surveys shed light on how the brokerage giant is balancing a “no mandate” pledge with business pressure to onboard agents quickly. Continue reading

AI, TikTok search and screen-free tech reveal a growing disconnect 

From declining engagement to the rise of screen-free tech, new signals suggest a growing disconnect that marketers should pay attention to. Continue reading

Compass International Holdings promotes Shay Artzi to CTO

The former Compass Head of Engineering will have the weighty responsibility of rolling out Compass’s technology to all of the holding company’s recently acquired brands. Continue reading

With merger complete, layoffs come for Anywhere and Compass

Six weeks after the two companies merged into a mega-brokerage, layoffs began taking place at both brands last week and continued this week, multiple past and present employees at both companies told Inman. Continue reading

Homes.com moves toward filterless search with AI assistant

CoStar debuted Homes AI on Tuesday, its home search assistant that guides homebuyers through Homes.com listings and proprietary market data with natural language. The tool will be added to other CoStar-owned sites later. Continue reading

Why this vocal NAR critic thinks you should stay a Realtor

Before making a decision about Realtor membership, Darryl Davis writes, consider how foundational the National Association of Realtors is to who we are as professionals. Continue reading

New academy seeks to prep real estate pros for public speaking

Founded by eXp Realty team leader Kendall Bonner, Industry Speaks Academy provides real estate professionals with structured training and feedback to ready them for speaking opportunities at events, podcasts and more. Continue reading

Stop treating your goals like January window dressing

Blend vision boards with business plans to develop the accountability system you really need as you move into the new year, Lori Muller writes. Continue reading