As the debate over private listings and the Clear Cooperation Policy raged on, Anywhere leaders charted a distinctly central path. Here’s how that could change under a Compass banner. Continue reading
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
Agents said the deal gives the combined firms increased bargaining power and could help move the needle in Compass’s legal battles. Continue reading
Compass has long had a contentious relationship with the National Association of Realtors. Real estate veterans speculated Monday that NAR could thus suffer as Compass grows. Continue reading
CEO Mickey Alam Khan writes that with its new merger, Compass will finally achieve its goal to become the Amazon of real estate. Continue reading
A homebuyer represented by the law firm involved in the Moehrl commission lawsuit is targeting Zillow in a new class-action case that alleges the listing portal has used “deceptive and illegal” practices to inflate homebuyer costs. Continue reading
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading
The New York City-headquartered firm has long thought of itself as a steady tortoise, CEO Bess Freedman told Inman recently, and during uncertain markets, that’s something that attracts real estate agents. Continue reading
The National Association of Realtors and MLSs need to be repaired, not replaced, independent broker-owner Courtney Poulos writes. Continue reading
The old paradigm of iBuying is over, Revaluate’s Chris Drayer writes. Whatever happens next may put real estate agents back at the center of the transaction. Continue reading