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Feeling presidential: Real estate’s biggest new hires and moves

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Fathom Realty, SERHANT. and other industry brands made moves last week, appointing new presidents and leaders to lead their growth efforts. Continue reading →

Zillow calls Chicago’s Private Listing Network a ‘hidden listing scheme’

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Zillow delayed the rollout of its ban on privately marketed listings in the nation’s third largest market, but the portal appears ready to crack down on widely used Private Listing Network. Continue reading →

What does Compass’ last big acquisition say about Anywhere?

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With the merger expected to close late next year, what kind of changes should agents and consumers expect when the nation’s top two brokerages by sales volume become one? Continue reading →

In an uncertain market, Inman Connect New York offers solutions

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Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect New York is where you turn uncertainty into strategy — with real talk, real tools, and the connections that matter. Continue reading →

Christie’s Real Estate names Gavin Swartzman as next president

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Swartzman previously served for 11 years as CEO of Toronto-based Peerage Realty Partners. He is replacing former co-presidents Natalie Hamrick and Kevin Van Eck, Inman has learned exclusively. Continue reading →

Thad Wong on building @, winning Christie’s and selling to Compass

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In a sweeping interview from his Chicago office, @properties co-CEO Thad Wong shared his high stakes pursuit of Christie’s and selling his company to Compass after being one of its critics. Continue reading →

Checkmate or alienate? Reactions mixed as firms align with Zillow

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NextHome threw its support behind Zillow’s private-listing policy Friday, the second brokerage to officially back the plan, as rival portals and critics of NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy sounded off. Continue reading →

Compass acquisition offers a glimpse into @properties’ finances

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Following its acquisition of Chicago’s largest brokerage in January, Compass on Friday pulled back the curtain on @properties’ financial health over 12 months prior to the headline-grabbing merger. Continue reading →

Brokerages, portals react to NAR’s decision to save Clear Cooperation

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Executives mostly applauded NAR’s decision to salvage the policy Tuesday, saying the trade group struck the right balance between reform and preservation. But the change didn’t satisfy everyone. Continue reading →

Beau Blankenship, Jacob Watkins sign onto Christie’s Real Estate

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The two top producers formerly of Engel & Völkers 30A Beaches and Corcoran Reverie have launched a new flagship location in northwest Florida called Christie’s International Real Estate Emerald Coast. Continue reading →