Compass on Thursday reiterated its call to ditch NAR’s pocket listing rule. But documents newly obtained by Inman also show that Anywhere shares some of Compass’ concerns.
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Broker Spotlight: Mary Sherer, ERA Crossroads
Learn more about this Indiana broker-owner, and find out about the “disastrous” experience that pushed her to get her real estate license and become a true residential expert.
Realtor.com releases enhanced map-based search feature
Realtor.com released its new map-based search experience on Tuesday, which uses color-coded map layers to help homebuyers find their next home based on preferred home features and market trends.
NAR rival AREA launches petition to end Clear Cooperation Policy
The American Real Estate Association’s call to end NAR’s pocket rule has drawn more than 2,000 signatures since Friday, according to group co-founder Jason Haber, a Compass agent.
Court denies Move’s preliminary injunction in suit against CoStar
California District Judge George H. Wu declined Move’s preliminary injunction request against CoStar on Monday, stating the portal failed to prove the risk of “imminent, irreparable harm.”
Is that big Fed rate cut a cure-all for the mopey market? The Download
With this week’s half-percent rate cut from the Federal Reserve, agents are hoping sellers will finally get off the fence and loosen up some inventory to get the market moving.
HUD partners with Zillow to close racial homeownership gap
The Department of Housing and Urban Development has partnered with Zillow for “Let’s Make Home the Goal,” a campaign aimed at connecting minority communities with HUD pre-housing counseling services.
2024 could be worst year for home sales since 1995: Fannie Mae
Falling mortgage rates should help boost home sales by nearly 10 percent next year, but in the meantime, inventory shortages and affordability challenges are keeping a lid on sales in many markets.
That big Fed rate cut was no panacea for housing: Fitch analysts
Fed easing was already priced into mortgage rates, but there’s room for more relief if investors who fund most home loans get less skittish about prepayment risk and quantitative tightening.
9 proven ways to keep retention rates high when business is slow
Chris Pollinger shares powerful strategies to retain and motivate your real estate agents, even as listings hit all-time lows. Learn how to keep your team engaged and thriving during tough market conditions.