Clarissa Garza

Private listings banned from Zillow may have a new home. And for some, this home will offer a move-in bonus. CoStar’s Homes.com turned Zillow’s ban into a marketing opportunity through its new digital marketing package, “Boost.” Announced during the company’s first quarter earnings call last week, CEO Andy Florance presented it as a major opportunity…

AI seems to be the focus of many earnings calls these days; at The Real Brokerage, it was the voice. Tamir Poleg, chairman and CEO of The Real Brokerage, took the backseat during the first quarter earnings call as Real’s Leo Copilot—an AI-powered agent assistant—took over, speaking for Poleg, in his voice, reading his prepared…

Your client just closed on a house, so there’s plenty to celebrate. This also means the end of your business relationship—well, at least for now—so a closing gift is a great way to show them your appreciation. Not all closing gifts need to be over-the-top, but if you want to leave a lasting impression on…

Above, Leo Pareja eXp’s first quarter earnings call reeled in on what most of the industry is focused on right now: Compass’ take on Clear Cooperation and private listings, AI and a potential recession. Focusing on the Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP), eXp Realty CEO Leo Pareja emphasized eXp’s consumer-first commitment. “We believe that delayed marketing…

Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. Howard Hanna strikes a settlement deal One of the last remaining brokerages involved in the Gibson case, Howard Hanna, reached a settlement deal May 2. Pending final approval from a judge, the agreement…

With names like AgentFree and Realty Redone, the intent of these new startups seems obvious. Although this is far from the first time outsiders have sought to upend the traditional model for a real estate transaction, this time the players are people who already play a significant part in it: namely, attorneys. To take a…

Above, Andy Florance In its Q1 2025 earnings call, CoStar Group Founder and CEO Andy Florance touted Homes.com’s growth, the completed Matterport acquisition and spent significant time calling out Zillow’s move to ban some privately marketed listings. Criticizing “the power grab Zillow was attempting,” Florance said that “competitors are becoming anxious that brokers with more…

Continuing its flip-flop—after starting the year with sliding sales and jumping back up in February—existing-home sales were down again, at almost 6%, in March. Compared to February, existing-home sales dropped 5.9% in March, from 4.26 million to a rate of 4.02 million, according to the latest data from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).  The…

Above, Don Layton Sharing his insights on the Trump administration’s approach to GSE (government-sponsored enterprise) privatization, former CEO of Freddie Mac and self-proclaimed “GSE-ologist,” Don Layton, said it’s highly unlikely for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to become privatized anytime soon. “It is highly unlikely conservatorship exit would happen in the next year or two.…

Zillow’s move to ban private listings has sparked intense debate across the industry. For some, it’s the logical next step toward protecting consumers and increasing market transparency. For others, it’s an audacious flex of market dominance. As the dust settles, industry leaders are grappling with the implications and weighing the benefits of widespread adoption against…