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One Realtor membership should provide access to MLSs and other tools statewide, broker argues. Plus, REX appeals to Supreme Court; Zillow exec to be deposed.

Real estate leaders are speculating on the future of Zillow, NAR and MLSs following the Compass-Anywhere acquisition news, while investors snapped up stock.

The combined companies would be worth $10 billion, with roughly 340,000 real estate professionals servicing about 120 countries and territories, Compass said.

As the association shapes its strategic plan for the years ahead, CEO Nykia Wright says it “can't do that without feedback” from agents and brokers.

Fort Lauderdale and D.C.-based teams with $500M in sales volume move to Compass; Michael Saunders expands its leadership team; eXp, SERHANT grow; more.

The suit alleges the portal “tricks” buyers into using a Flex agent, which inflates commissions, and calls its private listing ban a “scheme to defraud buyers.”

Varun Krishna said he and Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman share “a common bond” in their goals for the future of homeownership. “We can do a lot together.”

Bright-Ocusell venture simplifies listing entry across multiple MLSs; Zillow-Flexmls integration enables easier media imports; a deal for ListAssist; more.

The leadership shifts continue as Christy Schwartz, who has also served as the iBuyer’s chief accounting officer, steps into a role she held from 2022-2024.

Membership in the trade group surges by 66% with the addition; Elliman CEO Michael Liebowitz has joined the ARA management board to help guide its direction.

The Fed’s Sept. 17 rate cut was expected, but new unemployment numbers were not, causing volatility this week. Still, affordability could improve by year end.

Real estate marketing and tech veteran Kim Koraca has been named chief marketing officer as the proptech eyes growth and "competitive differentiation."

Opendoor intends to expand its service area to the “entire continental United States” at some point “in the coming weeks,” a new SEC filing states.

The Landmark Group adds 250 agents to Real’s roster. Plus, Pennsylvania team joins C21 affiliate; KW launches in Hungary; Corcoran, BHS pick up agents.

The anticipated 25-basis-point cut may not push mortgage rates down further, but refi and purchase applications are way up, a positive sign for the fall market.

Rent prices have softened in a handful of major U.S. markets, but overall asking rents remain much higher now than before the pandemic.

Florida Realtors’ e-signature tool is available to all Form Simplicity users. Plus, broker resigns over Charlie Kirk comments; HAR.com adds commercial listings.

Builder confidence remained low in September, according to the NAHB — but many are optimistic that declining mortgage rates will bring buyers back.

Realizing it was “inextricably linked to the entire industry,” the portal began investing in tools for all agents, not just paying customers, said COO Jun Choo.

The weak job market may initially temper homebuyer demand, but eventually, falling rates should help “revive sales activity.”