Rethinking NAR’s speech policy, CCP, settlement: Inman Top 5

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

What Disney’s Magic app can teach us about consumer experience

Compliance expert Summer Goralik shares how Disneyland’s digital reinvention reveals what the real estate industry must protect: access, transparency and the power of innovation. Continue reading

Howard Hanna CEO rejects ‘the edicts of organized real estate’

In an exclusive interview with Inman, Hoby Hanna said “blindly adopting” NAR’s nationwide MLS policies risks more antitrust litigation — and his company “can’t continue” to comply with CCP. Continue reading

Zillow’s clarity, Tutor’s clap back, LionDesk’s closure: Inman Top 5

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

Audie Chamberlain named Rechat head of growth, communications

Software company Rechat has named Audie Chamberlain its Head of Strategic Growth and Communications. Chamberlain previously served as CEO of Lion & Orb, a public relations and growth advisory outfit. Continue reading

Curiosity is the key to unlocking artificial intelligence’s full potential

Artificial intelligence’s hold on real estate — and the world — has only gotten stronger over the past year, sparking further conversation on whether large language models like ChatGPT and other categories of AI tools are doing more harm than good to e… Continue reading

Zillow provides clarity on private listings rule — and when it rolls out

Zillow will send warnings about non-compliant listings beginning May 28, but enforcement won’t start until June 30. Agents will receive two warnings before their third non-compliant listing is blocked, executives said. Continue reading

Douglas Elliman CEO on private listings: ‘You have to offer choice’

Michael Liebowitz argued at Inman On Tour Miami that real estate agents’ job is to educate consumers and help them understand risks — but that those consumers should still have a choice in how they market their homes. Continue reading

It’s time to take back our listings

Real estate pros have let tech platforms and restrictive policies chip away at agent value for too long, coach Darryl Davis writes. Let the people who earn the listing own the lead. Continue reading

How NAR, MLSs and Zillow use market power to serve themselves

Think these real estate industry mainstays are doing what’s best for members and real estate pros? Think again, authors and agents Hans and Steve Wydler write. Continue reading