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

Compass, Windermere duke it out on Instagram over CCP

Compass CEO Robert Reffkin also criticized Northwest MLS, describing its rules as uniquely restrictive. But Windermere fired back at what it criticized as “hoarding inventory.” Continue reading

NAR opts to keep Clear Cooperation but adds a new option

After months of debate, NAR announced Tuesday it will keep its policy requiring properties to be listed on an MLS within one day of marketing while adding new “delayed marketing exempt listings.” 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

Ousted CEO speaks, merger rumors, DOJ weighs in: Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading

DOJ signals Clear Cooperation alone may not be anticompetitive

A Department of Justice footnote filed on Monday in the Nosalek commission lawsuit suggests some industry leaders may have misinterpreted earlier DOJ messaging. Continue reading

Inman Connect San Diego: Real estate’s future takes the stage

Learn from real estate’s best and brightest in the business, all while growing your network and meeting like-minded passionate and driven professional peers. Continue reading

The industry’s biggest names are weighing in on CCP: The Download

Leaders across the real estate landscape are sharing their perspectives on the CCP — and what its possible end would mean for consumers and the housing market. Continue reading

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices CEO denies Compass negotiations

HomeServices of America CEO Gino Blefari said Thursday night his company isn’t in acquisition talks with Compass. Since then, the brokerage franchise network and Compass have been silent. Continue reading

A big week in M&A and the fate of Clear Cooperation: Inman’s Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading