IndustryReal estate’s most ‘loyal customer’ — and how to win them overYoung Latinos are a large (and growing) homebuying demographic, and agents who serve them well will “have a customer for life,” says NAHREP CEO Gary Acosta.Meghan RoosMay 4, 2026
BrokeragesReffkin takes ‘flood the zone’ approach in bid to sway industry execsIn a rapid-fire, eyebrow-raising presentation to real estate leaders, the Compass International Holdings CEO made a case for “restoring” the MLS of the past.Lillian DickersonMay 2, 2026
AgentsWhat works — and what doesn’t — in agent-vendor relationshipsAgents today are inundated with options for services and partnerships, but alignment is key, according to a panel of real estate professionals.Lillian DickersonMay 2, 2026
BrokeragesKW’s CEO ready to turn tech, development strategies into actionNow that he’s spent a year assessing the company and strategizing its next moves, Chris Czarnecki says it’s time to start rolling out new tools and programs.Dave GallagherApril 30, 2026
MLS/AssnThe MLS ‘isn’t really dead after all,’ CRMLS CEO saysCRMLS CEO Art Carter and Bright MLS CEO Brian Donnellan grapple with how to respond as more brokers seek alternatives to the MLS to promote their listings.Lillian DickersonApril 30, 2026
BrokeragesTeams ‘work harder’ — which is why LPT is betting on themLPT Realty has been growing at hyperspeed. One contributor to its success? “We are letting teams drive their vision of the future,” CEO Robert Palmer said.Dave GallagherApril 28, 2026
BrokeragesBeing an industry ‘outsider’ gave Real an edge, CEO saysHaving “the courage to dream” spurred Real’s rapid growth, Tamir Poleg said. But, he warned, the “industry is doomed” if brokerages don’t prioritize consumers.Meghan RoosApril 27, 2026
IndustryHeavy investment in Homes.com is paying off, CEO saysDespite a “very brutal” public battle with shareholders over spending on Homes.com, Andy Florance says agent subscription growth proves the playbook is working.Dave GallagherApril 25, 2026
BrokeragesRobert Reffkin says he’s not trying to ‘destroy the MLS’The CIH Chairman and CEO explained why he’s pushing for more choice in how listings are marketed — and questioned the concept of a real estate “industry.”Lillian DickersonApril 24, 2026
IndustryPortals are ‘increasingly closing their ecosystem’: Realtor.com CEODamian Eales is frustrated that the industry is spending so much time on pre-marketing debates — and so little time addressing the housing supply crunch.Lillian DickersonApril 24, 2026
MLS/AssnNAR is ‘not in the business anymore of creating chaos,’ CEO saysNykia Wright discusses the association’s derisking strategy, why the three-way agreement is an “important authoritative asset” and NAR’s long path ahead.Meghan RoosApril 23, 2026
IndustryZillow CEO bullish about AI’s potential, opportunities for agentsThe company is using AI to improve its own efficiency — and to build better tools for real estate professionals, CEO Jeremy Wacksman said.Dave GallagherApril 23, 2026
IndustryGary Keller’s blunt message for MLS leadersThe Keller Williams co-founder called on MLSs to “clean up their business” — or risk losing it — amid the increasing push toward private listings.Dave GallagherUpdated April 24, 2026
IndustryThe state of the housing market? It ‘sucks,’ Rocket CEO saysVarun Krishna thinks the industry “is not working” as it should — which is why he’s pushing for modernization, inventory fixes and a better consumer experience.Meghan RoosApril 22, 2026