Real Estate News

Reffkin finally crafts a national MLS idea that his critics might support
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 9:00:14
Agents and leaders have long been skeptical of Compass' bid to disrupt local MLSs. But the latest proposal might have legs, according to an Intel Index survey. read more»

In first interview as Compass’ president, Neda Navab says agents are the brokerage’s ‘heartbeat’
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 8:45:00
Navab also spoke about a real estate journey that began when she was a child, and about meeting Robert Reffkin in college. read more»

The Compass-Rocket-Redfin deal: Everything you MUST know now
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 8:20:18
This week on The Download, check in with industry thought leaders on the new deal between Compass and Redfin parent company, Rocket. read more»

Why the Compass–Rocket–Redfin move changes everything
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 8:00:58
Amit Kulkarni breaks down the Compass–Rocket–Redfin move, why data — not just listings — may be the real battleground and how AI could accelerate every pressure point already building in the industry. read more»

Jason Oppenheim: How Compass is ‘weaponizing’ secrecy
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 8:00:33
By striking a massive syndication deal with Redfin, Compass is attempting to build a parallel housing market where buyers are kept in the dark, competing brokerages are starved of inventory and the only true winner appears to be Compass's bottom line. read more»

OpenAI backlash, McDonald’s memes and Ford’s F1 return show perception drives the conversation
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 9:59:30
From AI ethics debates to viral CEO moments, recent headlines reveal how quickly perception can shift online — and what real estate professionals can learn about trust, storytelling and platform risk. read more»

An open letter to NAR members: Be the change you’re looking for
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:52:29
We are the National Association of Realtors, Darryl Davis writes, and if we want it to be better, stronger, and more trusted, then it starts with us. read more»

Back to basics, back in business: Now Streaming
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:56:25
These lead-gen fundamentals still fill pipelines. Here's how to blend them with today’s tools to get results faster. read more»

HomeServices CEO on private listings: ‘Tell me how that is putting the consumer first’ (WATCH)
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:42:23
On stage with Joe Skousen and Stuart Siegel, Chris Kelly compared private listings to video streaming fragmentation. read more»

Compass-Rocket partnership, private listings, rates: Inman Top 5
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:36:57
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. read more»

Proptech investment hits $1B in February as investors place bigger, more selective bets
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:04:38
Proptech funding topped $1 billion in February as venture capital shifted toward fewer, larger bets, even as early-stage startups continued attracting investment. read more»

The market keeps tipping toward a pool of reluctant buyers
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:13:07
Mortgage rates and the median listing price are down, while active inventory is up year over year, but more positive movement may be required for hesitant buyers this spring. read more»

Manning up on LinkedIn: Does the social media platform favor masculine profiles?
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 9:30:13
Can changing your gender on LinkedIn lead to a measurable increase in traffic and visibility? Rachael Hite set out to find out. read more»

Compass is rethinking how inventory reaches consumers, and that’s long overdue
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 9:00:59
Standing still is not a strategy, Compass team lead Angela Morsa writes. Compass is bringing necessary new innovations to the practice of real estate. read more»

Afraid to call FSBOs? The truth about the Do-Not-Call list
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 0:16:34
The Do-Not-Call list isn't the barrier many agents assume. Coach Darryl Davis breaks down the law — and why avoiding these calls hurts both you and the seller. read more»

Beyond pre-approval: How to bulletproof your buyer in a competitive market
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:15:18
Lending expert Sofia Nadjibi offers insight for creating stronger buyer offers and greater negotiating leverage. read more»

NAR releases statement on coming soon listings and public marketing
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:02:03
Without commenting directly on the Compass-Rocket partnership, the National Association of Realtors noted it has no policy on coming soon listings and reaffirmed support of the MLS. read more»

Spring market shows early signs of green shoots
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:10:07
Early data shows that existing-home sales were up in February and that relistings are experiencing a surge, signaling consumer confidence in the market. read more»