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Compass envisions recruitment opportunity in industry upheaval

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Rory Golod, Compass’ president of growth and communications, spoke to Inman about Clear Cooperation, commission settlements, franchising and much more. Continue reading →

Compass releases ‘reverse prospecting’ marketing tool

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The marketing tool provides insights and data on likely buyers who have engaged with properties listed by Compass agents. It may also help Compass’ ongoing push against Clear Cooperation. Continue reading →

Here’s your Clear Cooperation opinion roundup: The Download

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Industry heavyweights are all lining up for and against Clear Cooperation. Find out which side of the topic real estate’s biggest names are standing on. Continue reading →

Bright MLS CEO checks Robert Reffkin on Clear Cooperation Policy

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Bright MLS CEO Brian Donnellan takes issue with assertions made by Compass CEO Robert Reffkin in his Oct. 8 op-ed for Inman on the role of MLSs in promoting Clear Cooperation. Continue reading →

NextHome CEO James Dwiggins takes on Clear Cooperation critics

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In a LinkedIn post Tuesday, Dwiggins claimed brokerage leaders fighting to repeal the pocket listing rule are concealing an agenda to hoard listings, recruit agents and generate internal leads. Continue reading →

Reffkin: Restrictive NAR and MLS rules eliminate seller choice

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Compass founder and CEO Robert Reffkin writes that Clear Cooperation and mandatory disclosures undermine seller choice and put them at risk of the unintended consequences of a mass exposure of property details. Continue reading →

NAR faces a standoff over Clear Cooperation, Inman survey reveals

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Nearly a hundred real estate professionals shared their thoughts on NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy with Inman, revealing a schism between supporters and opponents of the controversial rule. Continue reading →

Where real estate’s major players stand on Clear Cooperation Policy

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Some real estate leaders say the focus on Clear Cooperation stems from the recent commission lawsuits. But other see a deeper question about brokerage profits at the heart of the issue. Continue reading →

Anywhere joins Compass in push for Clear Cooperation change

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Compass on Thursday reiterated its call to ditch NAR’s pocket listing rule. But documents newly obtained by Inman also show that Anywhere shares some of Compass’ concerns. Continue reading →

NAR rival AREA launches petition to end Clear Cooperation Policy

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The American Real Estate Association’s call to end NAR’s pocket rule has drawn more than 2,000 signatures since Friday, according to group co-founder Jason Haber, a Compass agent. Continue reading →