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Zillow fires back at Compass, saying brokerage faces no harm from its listing policy
Zillow attorneys pushed back at Compass’ request for a broad and expedited discovery, and on the brokerage’s private listing network. ‘Compass would erect new barriers for buyers by making listings exclusive to each broker.’ Real estate is changing fast, and so must...
It’s reckoning day for private listings. What you should know about Zillow’s changes
The nation’s largest real estate portal began enforcing its ban on private listings on Monday, 10 weeks after announcing its new standards. Here’s what you need to know now. Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect San Diego is where you turn...
How being a successful agent is like being a Broadway producer
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Big cities drive the housing supply reset — for all the wrong reasons
The urban-suburban divide that helped define the housing market’s early pandemic boom has continued to shape its downturn and inventory rebalancing, according to an Intel analysis of hyperlocal data. This report is available exclusively to subscribers of Inman Intel,...
In a heavy M&A landscape, Rod Watson says he’s staying indie
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Multi-gen mayhem: Selling a home with 4 generations of input
An organized and proactive process can help keep the peace between family members and sell your client’s home efficiently, Lindsey Harn writes. Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect San Diego is where you turn uncertainty into strategy — with...
Best listing on the street: Differentiate your service with home repair solutions
As the market shifts, it’s important that your listing stands out from the competition. Troy Palmquist helps you help your sellers get market-ready fast. Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect San Diego is where you turn uncertainty into strategy...
Why 2025 will be the year of real estate team growth
Across the country, team leaders are waking up to a hard truth: You’re grinding harder than ever … and yet, you feel stuck. The commissions are tighter. The margins are slimmer. And building a team that actually works — profitably — is more complex than it’s ever...
Trending: Has your Facebook group disappeared? Thanks, AI
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As Compass and Zillow duke it out, will agents come out on top?
Amid private listing debates and portal wars, agents should be asking one question: How does my business benefit from the outcome? Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect San Diego is where you turn uncertainty into strategy — with real talk, real...
Trump administration relaxes FHA flood risk, appraisal requirements
Recission of a dozen regulatory policies is aimed at “slashing red tape that drives up costs and shuts families out of the market,” HUD Secretary Scott Turner said. Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect San Diego is where you turn uncertainty...
Uncertainty over tariff policies continues to worry consumers
Two closely watched surveys show Americans remain concerned that the U.S. is headed for the dual challenge of an economic slowdown and an increase in inflation. Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect San Diego is where you turn uncertainty into...
MLS hacked? Solid Earth’s Passkey authentication aims to lock it down
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New Florida condo laws poised to ease buyer affordability stress
The two laws provide more generous timelines for condo associations and potential homebuyers on inspections and the reviewing of documents, among other measures, which should ease assessments that can negatively impact homeowners and buyers. Real estate is changing...
Compass, Zillow, Redfin and the rest: It’s Inman’s Top 5
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Selling real estate is selling a story. Here’s how to do it right
Since the NAR commission suit settlement, buyer agents have faced new rules, new documents and a new normal. This month, Inman drills down on Today’s Buyers Agent with the fresh marketing strategies, skills and tools buyer agents are using to prosper in changing...
What homebuyers want right now is some certainty: Economist
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How new mom authenticity translated into 400 sides in 5 years
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Home sweet profit: How vacation rentals fuel local economies
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Fannie and Freddie joint venture will offer its technology to others
Common Securitization Solutions (CSS) has rebranded as U.S. Fin Tech and will look to provide technology and business solutions to companies in addition to its owners. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros,...
New York brokers double down on FARE Act opposition as city fights back
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Lessons from building Arizona’s fastest-growing luxury brokerage
Sharing knowledge, lifting others and celebrating victories creates an inviting foundation for unparalleled growth, new Inman contributor Chris Morrison writes. Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect San Diego is where you turn uncertainty into...
Broker Spotlight: Sean Frank, Mainframe Real Estate
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Orlando Realtors and Supra settle case alleging member poaching
The Orlando Regional Realtor Association (ORRA) and the parent company of the lockbox firm informed the court they had agreed to terms. Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect San Diego is where you turn uncertainty into strategy — with real talk,...
A decade after Obergefell, Realtors must step up as LGBTQ+ housing discrimination surges
As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of same-sex marriage, Mary Mancera writes, though society is seemingly supportive of the community, discrimination against LGBTQ+ people remains visible. Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect San Diego is...
Rising wages and job growth pushed pending home sales up slightly in May
New numbers from the National Association of Realtors show that pending sales rose 1.1 percent year over year in May. Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect San Diego is where you turn uncertainty into strategy — with real talk, real tools and...
Teams Spotlight: Lisa Simonsen, The Simonsen Team
Find out how this luxury broker and her team continue to set records in some of the country’s most exclusive markets. Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect San Diego is where you turn uncertainty into strategy — with real talk, real tools and...
How to build a soul-aligned support circle that elevates your vision
The people you surround yourself with can fuel or extinguish your fire. Debra Trappen shares strategies for building up and letting go. Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect San Diego is where you turn uncertainty into strategy — with real talk,...
Compass’ antitrust gamble could shatter Zillow’s empire
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How to rise above the pack and become a rainmaker on your team
By focusing on lead generation, networking, productivity and skill development, coach Verl Workman writes, you’ll rise above the pack and become the driving force behind your team’s success. Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect San Diego is...
Court sets trial date for Compass suit despite Northwest MLS protest
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Fed expected to resist pressure from Trump for July rate cut
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Government regulator lets BofA mortgage off the hook 3 years early
The 2023 order, aimed at ensuring the collection of information about applicants’ race, ethnicity and gender, wasn’t scheduled to be lifted until 2028. Regulators say the bank has fulfilled its obligations. Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect...
Is Zillow skating dangerously close to thin ice?
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New residential sales drop nearly 14% in May, their sharpest in 3 years
Homebuyers continued to respond to market headwinds like high mortgage rates and economic uncertainty and failed to be drawn in by builder sales incentives. Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect San Diego is where you turn uncertainty into...
So far, the conflict with Iran hasn’t nudged the US housing market. But could it?
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How to talk to clients when the world is turning upside down
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Court gives 15 commission deals final approval in minutes-long hearings
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Waltz secures credit to scale foreign investment platform
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Escrow under fire: When the playbook ignores the rulebook
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Home price gains relaxed in April, near slowest pace in 2 years
The FHFA HPI rose 3 percent on an annual basis in April, while the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index posted a 2.7 percent annual gain. Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect San Diego is where you turn uncertainty into strategy — with real talk,...
Inman announces the 2025 Best of Finance Award winners
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Knocking at your door: How social responsibility shapes culture
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How AI is transforming the role of real estate reviews
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What a ’90s movie taught me about women in real estate leadership
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Speaking at San Diego Connect is a mitzvah for Michael Liebowitz
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Judge whittles down Howard Hanna real estate commission lawsuit
No evidence of “horizontal agreement” among real estate brokerages to inflate commissions, but judge will hear arguments alleging a “vertical antitrust conspiracy” with NAR. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate...
HomeLister is the latest member of Newfound’s brokerage portfolio
HomeLister, acquired by Newfound, joins Houwzer, Trelora and HomeRise under the Newfound umbrella of web-based brokerage services, each offering its own tiered services model for non-traditional home sales that blend software, MLS and portal marketing and licensed...
Anywhere names Barri Rafferty chief communications officer
The communications vet and former CEO will handle government relations, events and productions functions for the company and will report to CEO Ryan Schneider, Inman has learned. Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect San Diego is where you turn...
NAR says lower mortgage rates could help boost sluggish sales. When might that happen?
Amid fighting over the federal funds rate, NAR says home sales were 0.7 percent lower in May than a year ago as inventory rose to a 4.6-month supply Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect San Diego is where you turn uncertainty into strategy —...
















































