Don’t break up the marketplace, just fix it: Glenn Kelman

Rather than intentionally fragmenting the marketplace, the Redfin CEO writes, all listings should show in one place, with the seller allowing different levels of disclosure on each listing. Continue reading

Bonus Homes CEO: ‘We want to be the don’t-sell solution’

Bonus Homes might be an industry first model, investing in a seller’s equity to take on the home as its landlord and paying out appreciation over time. Continue reading

Commissions in dollars, not percentages, help consumers

The Consumer Policy Center argues that percentage-based commissions give buyers’ agents a “backward incentive” and that consumers now have a chance to save money. Continue reading

Compass, Windermere duke it out on Instagram over CCP

Compass CEO Robert Reffkin also criticized Northwest MLS, describing its rules as uniquely restrictive. But Windermere fired back at what it criticized as “hoarding inventory.” Continue reading

NAR opts to keep Clear Cooperation but adds a new option

After months of debate, NAR announced Tuesday it will keep its policy requiring properties to be listed on an MLS within one day of marketing while adding new “delayed marketing exempt listings.” Continue reading

US home prices rose modestly in January, led by NYC and Chicago

The FHFA Housing Price Index posted a 4.8 percent annual growth rate while the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices showed a slightly lower increase of 4.1 percent, according to new data released Tuesday. Continue reading

New-home sales rebound in February after winter weather bout

Sales of new single-family homes hit a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 676,000 in February — an uptick of 5.1 percent — and roughly met economists’ expectations, according to data released Tuesday. Continue reading

How ERA’s Michelle Johnson Lundy pays it forward

To ensure better representation this Women’s History Month and beyond, she writes, it’s critical to reduce barriers to entry, support women in their journeys and celebrate their success. Continue reading

7 ways agents can seize opportunities during market shifts

Although a shifting market can feel uncomfortable, Luke Babich writes, it can also be a time of great opportunity for agents who adapt quickly. Continue reading

Women, Wealth and Real Estate: How Judith Ahdoot breaks barriers

By continuing to invest wisely, women like Judith Ahdoot are not only securing their own futures but also setting the stage for future generations to thrive, coach Melanie Klein writes. Continue reading