Ready to kill your brand and your lead gen? Take private listings

The more buyers who see your listing, trainer Bernice Ross writes, the more likely the sellers are to generate a higher price in a shorter amount of time.  Continue reading

Reffkin finally crafts a national MLS idea that his critics might support

Agents and leaders have long been skeptical of Compass’ bid to disrupt local MLSs. But the latest proposal might have legs, according to an Intel Index survey. Continue reading

An open letter to NAR members: Be the change you’re looking for

We are the National Association of Realtors, Darryl Davis writes, and if we want it to be better, stronger, and more trusted, then it starts with us. Continue reading

An open letter to NAR members: Be the change you’re looking for

We are the National Association of Realtors, Darryl Davis writes, and if we want it to be better, stronger, and more trusted, then it starts with us. Continue reading

HomeServices CEO on private listings: ‘Tell me how that is putting the consumer first’ (WATCH)

On stage with Joe Skousen and Stuart Siegel, Chris Kelly compared private listings to video streaming fragmentation. Continue reading

NAR releases statement on coming soon listings and public marketing

Without commenting directly on the Compass-Rocket partnership, the National Association of Realtors noted it has no policy on coming soon listings and reaffirmed support of the MLS. Continue reading

Spring market shows early signs of green shoots

Early data shows that existing-home sales were up in February and that relistings are experiencing a surge, signaling consumer confidence in the market. Continue reading

‘Full transparency is the strongest mechanism for serving buyers and sellers’: Windermere’s OB Jacobi

Consumers are best served by openness, the Windermere co-President writes, not by being made guinea pigs for strategies that may or may not benefit them. Continue reading

5 ways to show up, so your real estate business blows up

Explosive professional growth isn’t magic, Jimmy Burgess writes. Its momentum is created by showing up in ways others choose not to. Continue reading

NWMLS wants to use a Zillow ruling in its battle with Compass

The Seattle-based MLS argued that a ruling in a case involving Zillow has parallels to its own legal battle against Compass. Continue reading