AI Pulse: ‘Synth Human’ Debuts at HomeServices; ChatGPT Contradicts Itself on $50 Million Deal
Editor’s note: AI Pulse is RISMedia’s ongoing roundup of AI happenings, providing trends and real-world use cases to help navigate...
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Zillow Sues Compass, MRED Over Alleged ‘Conspiracy’ to Hoard Listings
The high-profile, industry-shaking battle between mega-brokerage Compass and dominant portal Zillow is back in the courtroom, as Zillow is asking...
‘Sovereignty of the Brokerage:’ HomeServices, Keller Williams Join ‘Listing Exchange’ Powered by Cotality
Above: HomeServices of America CEO Chris Kelly at RISMedia's CEO & Leadership Exchange Event in 2025. Minnesota-based brokerage giant HomeServices...
Labor Market Stabilizes Despite Pressures—But Real Estate Needs More
The United States added 115,000 jobs in April, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, significantly beating analysts' expectations as...
Real Brokerage Ready to Put AI, ‘Growth Mindset’ to Work on REMAX
Days after announcing it would be purchasing legacy franchisor REMAX for $880 million, ascendant tech-focused Real Brokerage announced strong financial...
eXp Acquires NextHome as Execs Cite ‘Tipping Point’ of Industry Evolution
Above: NextHome Co-CEO James Dwiggins and eXp Realty CEO Leo Pareja Virtual-focused brokerage eXp announced it is buying NextHome, in...
Judge Swiftly Denies Request to Block NAR Settlement in Buyer Cases
One day after plaintiffs in the largest buyer-focused lawsuit sought to block the National Association of Realtors®’ (NAR) $52 million...
Plaintiffs Ask for Court Order to Block NAR’s $52 Million Settlement
Lawyers who launched the original buyer lawsuits—making largely the same accusations as Burnett but claiming homebuyers suffered harm—will seek to...
REMAX Acquired by Real Brokerage for $880 Million
In yet another massive consolidation move, upstart Real Brokerage announced it is acquiring REMAX for $880 million, with Real CEO...
MRED Doubles Down on Private Listings Despite Zillow Pressure
A little over a week after Zillow sought to clarify its discussions with Chicago-based Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) over...
3 Ways to Boost Engagement With Selfie-Style Content
In the age of TikTok, hyper-polished, overly-produced videos are a thing of the past. Today’s most effective social media content is simple, scrappy and all you need is your phone. Read more.
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