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In his new role, Chris Choi will help “accelerate our transformation and solidify our position as an industry leader,” the tech firm’s CEO said.

A third brokerage has endorsed the portal’s pro-MLS stance. Meanwhile, Zillow is phasing out its two-tab search display for markets with no commingling rules.

Despite technology’s growing role in real estate, potential buyers need open houses more than ever after the NAR settlement, says veteran broker Phil Faranda.

Kuper Sotheby’s expands in Texas; Howard Hanna scores a new partnership in Pittsburgh; Illustrated Properties welcomes a new president; more.

In the 39-page complaint, Compass alleges that NWMLS policies prohibiting pre-marketing are preventing “meaningful competition from gaining traction.”

The partnership reduces risks for agents, the MLS said. Plus, Aivre cuts appraisal time using Restb.ai’s computer vision and more tech news.

A newly launched proptech company with Zillow roots offers tools to guide buyers through a transaction without representation or “agent pressure.”

Watch the conversation with NAHB leaders as they discuss housing supply, the affordability crisis and the impact of tariffs on builders.

The pace of sales lagged behind last year’s rate, with mortgage applications and demand signals declining as economic uncertainty continues to take a toll.

Consumers may be increasingly concerned about the economy, but agents in Real’s latest survey are largely feeling positive as they see buyers gain leverage.

Don Kottick to lead RE/MAX's Canada division, while a longtime HomeServices exec will helm Sotheby’s brokerage operations. Plus, Real elevates VP to CFO role.

Homebuyers embraced lower mortgage rates in March before new tariffs were announced, causing home sales to jump amid persistent economic concerns.

“As a leader, you have to draw a line,” Leo Pareja said of his opposition to the trend, adding that agents who push sellers to list off-MLS could face lawsuits.

Traditional firms still dominate, but one brokerage type tends to attract the top producers, while another is highly popular but struggles to retain agents.

The MLS contends that the policy offers no benefits to consumers and was created to “placate” the “powerful, national brokerages” that oppose Clear Cooperation.

Big firms are increasingly absorbing smaller ones, but “it's still a relatively fragmented industry” — which presents both opportunities and challenges.

The two camps for and against private inventory took to LinkedIn to fortify their positions on the issue and to lob attacks at one another.

Watch the conversation with data analyst Mike Simonsen as he weighs in on private listings, rising inventory and where home sales are headed in 2025.

Zillow’s predicted difference from March 2025 to March 2026 went from barely positive to down 1.7%. And ongoing economic uncertainty isn’t helping.

The Georgia case joins a handful of others as agents argue they are being forced to pay unnecessary association fees to gain access to listings.