Compass negotiating to buy Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

The deal is reportedly nearing the finish line, though the companies have not agreed on final terms. Continue reading

Kamini Lane: It couldn’t ‘be a worse time’ to repeal Clear Cooperation

Coldwell Banker Realty CEO Kamini Lane wrote a “Newsweek” op-ed about protecting Clear Cooperation, telling consumers that a repeal of the policy would allow brokers to “actively hide” listings amid a long-lasting housing shortage. Continue reading

Flourish Collective to break world record with 72-hour open house

Denver-based real estate firm Flourish Collective is preparing to make history with its upcoming event, the “World’s Longest Open House,” a 72-hour nonstop showcase. Continue reading

Brokerages that oppose CCP don’t want transparency: Medford

We need a fully transparent system that favors the consumer, not the broker, team leader Carl Medford writes, so that buyers and sellers can feel confident when transacting real estate. Continue reading

Inside Real Estate acquires AI marketing startup ListAssist

The deal, which comes on the heels of its purchase of Folio parent company Amitree in 2024, aims to build on Inside Real Estate’s consumer search, executives told Inman exclusively on Thursday. Continue reading

RealScout launches exclusive listing platform for brokerages

RealScout’s new solution allows brokerages to create a branded exclusive listing search platform. Homebuyers will get data-backed recommendations and email alerts on new listings. Continue reading

Your phone knows you better than your bestie (and it’s selling you out)

Mobile phones inherently carry privacy and security risks due to their constant connectivity and the vast amount of personal data they hold. Safety expert Robert Siciliano shares strategies to protect yourself. Continue reading

Maintenance repairs landlords are (and aren’t) responsible for

Regular property inspections, transparent policies, and a willingness to address concerns create a foundation of trust between landlords and renters, Ryan Barone writes. Continue reading

Teams Spotlight: Harrison Polsky, Polsky Porpino Team

Find out how Polsky and his team leverage his years of experience in luxury real estate and development to create optimal outcomes for team members and clients alike. Continue reading

Fathom Realty lifts agent count by 21% — but posts $22M loss in 2024

Fathom CEO Marco Fregenal says growth from My Home Group deal and smaller brokerage walkovers has company on track to achieve positive adjusted earnings in Q2 2025. Continue reading