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1. Redfin exec: Clear Cooperation is failing to stop pocket listings
Joe Rath is Redfin’s senior director of brokerage operations and head of industry relations. He shared thoughts on Clear Cooperation ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect Las Vegas.
2. 11 lessons I learned selling over $500M in real estate
Over nearly three decades, these are the lessons that Jimmy Burgess has put into practice to grow. Put them to work for your business.
3. Compass drives down losses, lifts agent count amid Q2 revenue slide
Compass’ 2Q revenue dropped 26 percent year over year to $1.5 billion, according to an earnings call Monday. Despite lower revenue, the brokerage reached free cash flow positivity and slimmed net losses.
4. Successful agents show up, Robert Reffkin says in remote-work rebuke
5. Realtor.com CEO: ‘Zillow took that crown off us — and I want it back’
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During Inman Connect on Tuesday, Damian Eales, Realtor.com’s newly installed CEO, revealed the marching orders he’s received from Rupert Murdoch as he aims to scale the top of the portal game.