The 2026 Power Broker Report: Is the Long-Awaited Return to Balance Finally Here?
2025 was a year of challenge for most—but great opportunity for some. While the results of RISMedia’s 38th Annual Power...
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Mississippi, Other States Follow Alabama’s Lead on Buyer Agreement Laws
Following commission-focused class-action lawsuits, the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) agreed to rule changes in 2024, one of those being...
Judge Throws Out Realtor Membership Lawsuit in Win for NAR, MLSs
A federal judge handed the National Association of Realtors (NAR) a major legal win today, throwing out a lawsuit by...
Buyers Suing Zillow Over ‘Steering’ Focus on Agents’ Duties to Clients
Borrowers and buyers suing Zillow for alleged RESPA violations and racketeering laid out new arguments in court filings last week,...
Federal Judge Dismisses Most Claims in Louisiana Three-Way Agreement Antitrust Suit
A federal judge has dismissed the majority of federal claims in an antitrust lawsuit brought by four Louisiana real estate...
The Source Behind the Search: How to Explain Your MLS to Homebuyers and Sellers
Buying or selling a home is one of the most significant decisions a person can make. Agents and brokers don’t...
A New Study Says Private Listings Sell for More. Can ‘Premarketing’ Upend the Industry?
So-called “premarket” listings appear to be the next big trend for the industry. Zillow’s recent pivot to host what are...
The Egregious Takedown of Real Estate Transparency
An open letter directed to MLS providers by Compass, Redfin and Rocket Mortgage was made public last week. It represents...
5 Ways to Bring On and Bring Out the Best Professionals to Your Brokerage in an Era of Change
Change in the real estate industry is everywhere and increasing in speed. We have heard for decades that these changes...
Spring Market ‘Regaining Its Confidence’—but Hesitation Is Still Winning
A new survey from Zillow finds a striking reversal in market dynamics: by the fourth quarter of 2025, 51% of...
3 Ways to Highlight Your Listing’s Neighborhood
Buyers are purchasing more than just a home when they sign their final offer—they’re buying into the entire neighborhood, so it’s a good idea to get acquainted with it yourself to highlight all of its features to potential buyers. Read more.
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