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How top teams and agents can create real estate clients for life

Apr 17, 2025

As Zillow, Homes.com and Rocket bet on predictive AI, algorithmic targeting and massive ad spends to build customers for life, Bernice Ross writes, these giants cannot be there personally for the important milestones in your clients’ lives.

5 tips for stepping up as a listing agent on your real estate team

Apr 17, 2025

The difference between those who struggle and those who thrive as a listing agent, coach Verl Workman writes, is the willingness to learn, adapt and take action.

Finding Financial Freedom: Julie Han’s journey to independence

Apr 17, 2025

In a time when women’s financial independence is more important than ever, coach Melanie Klein writes, real estate offers an exciting, dynamic pathway to success.

Zillow and Redfin listing ban FAQ: What you need to know now

Apr 17, 2025

This week, Zillow Group and Redfin rocked the industry by banning listings that aren’t added to the multiple listing service (MLS) within 24 hours of being publicly marketed. The policies, which came two weeks after the National Association of Realtors announced a new Delayed Marketing Exempt Listings (DMEL) for its Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP), have led to mounting questions from agents and brokers over the legality of and logistics behind the ban.

NWMLS shuts off Compass’ IDX feed amid private listing conflict

Apr 17, 2025

The dramatic move comes amid a running battle that has previously included accusatory Instagram posts between top executives, the specter of lawsuits and published opinion pieces.

Sue Yannaccone reveals launch of new title venture ‘Upward Title’

Apr 16, 2025

The Anywhere Brands chief reveals that her company is expanding a title venture, and she argues that consolidation and integration will dominate the real estate industry.

EXp rolls out advisory forms for sellers considering a private listing

Apr 16, 2025

The open-sourced form warns homesellers that selling a property privately without listing it on the MLS may have negative financial impacts but recognizes sellers hold the "final choice" in how to market their homes.

Crye-Leike wants Gibson antitrust suit transferred to its home turf

Apr 16, 2025

Firm joins fellow defendants Hanna Holdings and Berkshire Hathaway Energy in arguing that Judge Stephen R. Bough's Missouri court is not the appropriate venue for the commission case.

Compass scoops up Douglas Elliman agent Patty LaRocco

Apr 16, 2025

LaRocco is based in New York City and comes to Compass as a top agent from Douglas Elliman. She hopes to expand her team after jumping to Compass, according to an announcement.

Anywhere’s Sue Yannaccone: Real estate consolidation to continue

Apr 16, 2025

The Anywhere Brands chief reveals that her company is expanding a title venture, and she argues that consolidation and integration will dominate the real estate industry.

Why staging your listing matters more than you think

Apr 16, 2025

Broker Nick Schlekeway offers a staging prescription for marketing your next listing and engaging the perfect buyer.

Consumer advocate behind Moehrl lauds new Zillow private listing rule

Apr 16, 2025

Zillow's move to prohibit certain listings from its portal "signals a major tech platform is willing to challenge the old brokerage cartel," according to Consumer Advocates in American Real Estate.