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Compass’ merger with Anywhere Inc. will reshape global real estate

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CEO Mickey Alam Khan writes that with its new merger, Compass will finally achieve its goal to become the Amazon of real estate. Continue reading →

Compass to acquire Anywhere in $1.6B deal, capping rise to top

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The upstart Compass had already grown to the top residential brokerage by sales volume. Now, it’s moving to acquire its chief rival. Continue reading →

55 power users spill their AI secrets to a slicker real estate workflow

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Today’s brokerage-provided AI tools still take a backseat to third-party chatbots for many agents. With new products rolling out later this year, real estate leaders believe that may change. Continue reading →

Robert Reffkin, mortgage moves, Serhant family: 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 calling foul on MLS rules is hypocrisy

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The National Association of Realtors and MLSs need to be repaired, not replaced, independent broker-owner Courtney Poulos writes. Continue reading →

Robert Reffkin: This is real estate’s college sports moment

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Just like the NCAA took advantage of athletes, Compass CEO Reffkin writes, Zillow, NAR and MLSs are just “monopolies that profit from work they don’t create.” Continue reading →

Compass hires former NAR lead attorney as it doubles down on legal battles

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Ethan Glass served as lead outside counsel for the National Association of Realtors throughout the trial in the homeseller commission lawsuit known as Sitzer | Burnett. Continue reading →

This is where the future of Texas real estate comes to life

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Inman On Tour Texas is back for 2025, bringing together the industry’s top agents, brokers and thought leaders for a one-of-a-kind event. Continue reading →

Inman On Tour Texas 2025 Agenda is Live

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Inman On Tour Texas is back for 2025, bringing together the industry’s top agents, brokers and thought leaders for a one-of-a-kind event. Continue reading →

Brokerages draw private-listing dividing lines — and backdoor plans

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Executives at some of the nation’s largest brokerage networks painted a clearer picture of how they are bracing for potential changes to how the industry approaches commissions, private listings and AI. Continue reading →