California Association of Realtors taps Phil Hawkins as new CEO
Hawkins had been working as the CEO of the Pacific West Association of Realtors in Southern California and will now lead CAR during a challenging time for the industry
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 8
Zillow Group names Jeremy Wacksman as new CEO
After 5 years back at the helm, Zillow Group co-founder Rich Barton steps down as CEO. Former COO Jeremy Wacksman takes the reins as the company charges past 'Portal 1.0'
by Marian McPherson Aug 7
Florida Realtor association keys in on partnership with SentriLock
One of the nation’s top 10 largest associations has made its decision on an official lockbox by selecting SentriLock, 1 of 2 primary industry providers
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 6
Can Kevin Sears put NAR back on a firm footing? The Download
NAR President Kevin Sears sat down at ICLV with Clelia Warburg Peters to talk about the trade group's past and future, including a return to advocacy and transparency
by Christy Murdock Aug 3
Zillow finalizes lawsuit settlement with ARMLS, Metro MLS
Residential portal behemoth Zillow has settled its antitrust suit against Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service, Multiple Listing Service, Inc., over discontinuing integration with ShowingTime+
by Marian McPherson Aug 2
Average buyer's agent commission has fallen since NAR settlement
Redfin's latest report revealed the average buyer's agent's commission percentage has declined in 47 of the 50 largest markets since NAR's March settlement
by Marian McPherson Aug 2
Compass CEO: Clear cooperation is 'anti-homeowner'
Robert Reffkin said clear cooperation forces homeowners into a system that attaches 'negative insights' to listings, and predicted the polarizing anti-pocket listing rule is ultimately doomed
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 31
Consumer watchdog holds up new eXp seller contract as model
A new draft seller contract that eXp Realty is distributing to its brokers and agents is largely consistent with a newly issued set of criteria from the Consumer Federation of America
by Daniel Houston Jul 31
Rival portal execs team up against a common foe: MLS red tape
Redfin and Zillow execs made the case at Inman Broker Connect that consumers would benefit from more universal standards of data sharing by MLSs but said the path to such a future is rocky
by Daniel Houston Jul 31
7 musts for buyer presentations ahead of the commission deadline
Marketing expert Marci James shares strategies designed to help you showcase your value, negotiate commissions with confidence and build a thriving buyer's agent business in 2024
by Marci James Jul 30
CRMLS removes seller concession fields due to CAR forms change
California Regional MLS will continue to allow agents to indicate whether sellers will consider concessions but will no longer have the option to specify a dollar amount or percentage
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 29
New would-be buyer steps in with offer for REColorado
Ohio-based software company MRI Software is making a bid for the MLS just days before it could be sold to another buyer
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 25
Expect more guidance from NAR — but fewer rules: CMLS CEO Evans
CMLS CEO Denee Evans revealed why she believes NAR will choose not to create new MLS rules over the next six to 12 months ahead of her appearance next week at Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 25
EXp not 'doing broker-to-broker compensation' — with caveats
A much-discussed listing agreement update reflects upcoming NAR rules, but it doesn't bar sellers from offering compensation to buyers' agents
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 24
Court revives antitrust claims against NAR in pocket listing suit
Judge says Top Agent Network 'adequately alleged' NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy is a 'group boycott.' Meanwhile, NAR signals it may be open to repealing the rule
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 24
Sequel to NAR 'Danger Report' set for 10-year anniversary next year
T3 Sixty plans to release 'The Opportunity Report' as a follow up to its 'DANGER Report' in early 2025. It says the new document will be comparable in its impactful earlier analysis of the industry
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 24