Amit Kulkarni breaks down the Compass–Rocket–Redfin move, why data — not just listings — may be the real battleground and how AI could accelerate every pressure point already building in the industry. Continue reading
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Mortgage rates and the median listing price are down while active inventory is up year over year, but more positive movement may be required for hesitant buyers this spring. Continue reading
Standing still is not a strategy, Compass team lead Angela Morsa writes. Compass is bringing necessary new innovations to the practice of real estate. Continue reading
Without commenting directly on the Compass-Rocket partnership, the National Association of Realtors noted it has no policy on coming soon listings and reaffirmed support of the MLS. Continue reading
Early data shows that existing-home sales were up in February and that relistings are experiencing a surge, signaling consumer confidence in the market. Continue reading
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
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
What does this partnership mean? Coldwell Banker agent Cara Ameer examines Compass’ latest moves against “organized real estate” for answers. Continue reading
Compass rocked the industry with a partnership that displays its coming-soon listings on Redfin. Brokers are intrigued, but unwilling to make brash business decisions in response to the move. Continue reading