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See which states are looking to limit private real estate listings

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Lawmakers in a growing number of states are proposing bills that would require broad public marketing of real estate listings. Continue reading →

With Rocket deal, Compass strikes at organized real estate. ‘It really seems like war.’

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“If I was a large MLS, I would be having war room discussions about what our model is going forward in a worst case scenario,” one industry veteran told Inman. Continue reading →

Is Homes.com still a viable portal war contender?

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Investors have recently questioned CoStar’s investments in residential real estate. Industry experts told Inman the company would be wise to pay attention to the criticism. Continue reading →

Industry vets debut playbook to provide ‘non-Realtor MLS Access’

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Russ Cofano and Amit Kulkarni of Alloy Advisors are among a group that has created the “Playbook for MLS Access in the Post NAR Policy Era.” Continue reading →

More AI? A big recovery? Real estate heavyweights predict 2026

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Leaders including eXp’s Leo Pareja, REMAX’s Erik Carlson and top-selling agent Ben Caballero envision more tech, more change and perhaps a mixed recovery next year. Continue reading →

NAR membership must be a choice — for agents, brokers, consumers

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The trade group’s control over membership, access and pricing exacerbates risk for members and the clients they serve each day. Continue reading →

Amit Kulkarni, Russ Cofano launch strategy firm Alloy Advisors

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Longtime real estate executives Amit Kulkarni and Russ Cofano have launched a new strategy firm, Alloy Advisors. Their offerings range from product development to legal planning. Continue reading →

Compass-Anywhere merger FAQ: How will it change real estate?

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What does the Compass-Anywhere deal mean for private listings? For NAR? For agents in the trenches? We’ve got the answers Continue reading →

Experts see Anywhere acquisition as bid to remake real estate in Compass’ image

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In acquiring Anywhere, Compass would absorb a smattering of business models and a load of debt. But it might gain something its CEO has long sought, observers say: more sway over industry affairs. Continue reading →