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EXp CEO: You can’t champion consumers and gatekeep listings

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In an Inman Exclusive, Leo Pareja, CEO of eXp Realty, writes that exposure sells homes, while shielding listings hurts sellers, limits buyers and undermines trust. Continue reading →

Kevin Sears on what he’d tell the DOJ (if he gets another meeting)

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Thrust into his role atop the largest trade organization in the country nearly a year early, Sears shares insights on interactions with the DOJ, the multiple listing services and an industry divided. Continue reading →

Listing bans, lawsuits, and a ‘big, beautiful bill’: Inman Top 5

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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 →

With an eye on future lawsuits, Compass formally repudiates CCP in letter to NAR and MLSs

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CEO Robert Reffkin said the real estate brokerage doesn’t consider ‘any national NAR MLS rule impacting clients as binding,’ but will continue to train agents to comply with local MLS rules Continue reading →

Zillow fires back at Compass, saying brokerage faces no harm from its listing policy

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Zillow attorneys pushed back at Compass’ request for a broad and expedited discovery, and on the brokerage’s private listing network. ‘Compass would erect new barriers for buyers by making listings exclusive to each broker.’ Continue reading →

As Compass and Zillow duke it out, will agents come out on top?

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Amid private listing debates and portal wars, agents should be asking one question: How does my business benefit from the outcome? Continue reading →

Compass asks judge to block Zillow’s ban on publicly marketed private listings

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In a motion filed on Friday morning, Compass said that it seeks to “dent” Zillow’s dominance in the home search space and asked the court to stop Zillow’s ban on publicly marketed private listings, which takes effect on Monday Continue reading →

Compass, Zillow, Redfin and the rest: It’s Inman’s Top 5

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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 →

Compass’ antitrust gamble could shatter Zillow’s empire

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Broker and attorney Greg Hague writes that the Compass vs. Zillow lawsuit will end as the catalyst that democratizes real estate technology, empowers innovation and ultimately puts consumers back in control of how they buy and sell homes. Continue reading →

Sanford fires back at Compass, argues against ‘walled gardens’

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EXp founder Glenn Sanford took a swing at Compass two days after his company was mentioned in a Compass lawsuit against Zillow — a lawsuit focused on one of the industry’s most divisive topics Continue reading →