14+ hour, 43+ min ago  (659+ words) Yet a surprising number of estate agents and property developers are still relying on off-the-shelf template sites that look identical to dozens of competitors. This article explores why a purpose-built, professionally designed website is now essential for any real estate…...

13+ hour, 57+ min ago  (541+ words) One of the founding principles behind the National Association of Realtors was a simple idea: do unto others. At its core, that principle demands fairness, transparency and cooperation, all grounded in fiduciary responsibility, within a marketplace that only functions properly…...

21+ hour, 15+ min ago  (987+ words) Federal antitrust case turns on whether an MLS can take sides in the industry battle over listing transparency Zillow threw down the gauntlet in the long-running standoff with the Chicago-area Multiple Listing Service and Compass this week, filing a lawsuit…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (750+ words) A new Spain affiliate adds to Corcoran's global presence. Plus, Elliman Capital launches in a third state; Howard Hanna unveils exclusive program; more. Editor's note: The brokerage business is a busy one, with frequent moves, mergers and milestones. Here we…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (646+ words) While the Council of Multiple Listing Services has decried private listings, some MLSs have adopted policies that look a lot like Compass" 3-phased approach. The industry is at an inflection point around how, where and when properties should be marketed....

2+ day, 16+ hour ago  (566+ words) gritdaily. com Jamie Buck of The Texas Bespoke Realty Group: Elevating Real Estate with a Client-First Approach Jamie Buck, a distinguished realtor with The Texas Bespoke Realty Group at The Agency Frisco, has been a driving force in the Dallas,…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago  (1196+ words) The real estate industry is entering a new era of consolidation where technology infrastructure " not just brand scale " is becoming the primary driver of enterprise value. Compass closed its acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate in January, while e Xp purchased…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago  (470+ words) Howard Hanna launched the Luxury Circle of Excellence, an invite-only referral network for top luxury agents across 15 states. Membership requires at least 10 sales above $1 M in the past 5 years, and the firm cited 2025 luxury sales of $583 M in Charlotte." AI…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago  (361+ words) The discussion covers first-time homebuyers, strategic communication, media relations, member-first leadership and the growing role of AI in delivering a more personalized Realtor experience. Richardson also shares NAR's focus to create a more transparent, accountable and modern association for the…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (932+ words) Consultants say real estate consolidation may not change agent day-to-day work, but could reshape compensation and autonomy. Commission lawsuit risk, private listings and broker-provided leads may push brokerages toward tighter splits, more required tech and increased recruiting competition." AI Summary…...