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Reffkin slams MLS ‘monopoly’ amid Clear Cooperation debate

Mar 12, 2025

Compass CEO Robert Reffkin argued against Clear Cooperation Wednesday during an Inman on Tour session in Nashville while warning that "data is the new oil" amid predictions of a national MLS.

Srivatsaa steps down as Real president, opts for Board seat

Mar 12, 2025

Sharran Srivatsaa is stepping away from his role as President of The Real Brokerage to assume a seat on the company’s board of directors. The brokerage stated the move will become effective on June 1, 2025, pending corporate approvals.

Clear Cooperation favors free markets: Bess Freedman

Mar 12, 2025

Dismantling CCP entirely will negatively impact the industry, Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman writes. The industry needs to "step up and do what’s right for buyers, sellers and agents alike."

Encouraging CPI inflation report does little for mortgage rates

Mar 12, 2025

Homebuyers have responded to a pullback in mortgage rates from January highs, but tariffs on imported goods could keep inflation elevated and halt the downward trend in rates.

Your Dream Real Estate Degree: 6 Business Essentials for Success

Mar 12, 2025

Judge denies Crye-Leike claim that it’s covered by NAR settlement

Mar 12, 2025

The Memphis-based brokerage had argued in court that it was made up of six distinct and separate companies that should be covered under the settlement by the National Association of Realtors.

Music City agents sing new tune as Nashville’s rapid growth fuels deals

Mar 12, 2025

The pandemic unleashed a growth spurt in Tennessee, with Nashville at the center. Agents and a developer behind Nashville's tallest building illuminated the market at Inman on Tour this week.

Glennda Baker: Don’t chase viral moments. Be authentic

Mar 12, 2025

During her Tuesday session, "Building Your Brand: Taking Control of Your Real Estate Success with Video," Baker shared the keys to branding success as an agent, authenticity and consistency, while weaving in personal stories about her own journey.

Reimagine common space, foster community in multifamily design

Mar 12, 2025

Thoughtfully designed common spaces in multifamily communities, Michael Zaransky writes, strengthen resident engagement, deepen the sense of belonging and, ultimately, enhance retention.

Is it still possible to bootstrap a real estate business? Pulse

Mar 12, 2025

With mergers and acquisitions and the growing importance of team models, can a solo agent still start out with nothing and build an empire?

How to sell without feeling ‘salesy’

Mar 12, 2025

When you lead with value, Nick Schlekeway writes, sales become more about service, allowing you to build trust and long-lasting relationships.

Fate of Clear Cooperation at hand as Ketchmark issues new warning

Mar 12, 2025

As NAR prepares to announce its pocket listing rule decision "in the coming weeks," attorney Michael Ketchmark said his firm will consider legal action against brokers who vote to maintain the rule.