According to Craig Cheatham, the president and CEO of The Realty Alliance, if you were to assign a Facebook relationship status to the relationship between MLSs and brokers it would be “it’s complicated.” “The MLS is at once the most valuable tool of the broker and, at the same time, it is the thing at […]
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Compass’s acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate creates a national brokerage powerhouse — but industry veteran Steve Murray says the deal’s biggest effects will be in scale, services and back-office consolidation. Murray — senior advisor for HousingWire and founder of RealTrends and RTC Consulting —estimates the combined Compass-Anywhere operation will handle roughly a million transaction sides
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For Anywhere Real Estate, news of its acquisition by Compass, generated quite a bit of interest in its stock, thanks to the excitement of what this deal means for the future of the company. The real estate conglomerate saw its stock price rise from $7 at close of market on Friday to over $11 at
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The real estate industry is at an inflection point. Affordability has become the single most pressing issue for consumers, regulators, and professionals alike. For decades, buyers searched by list price, even though every lender knows that what really matters is the monthly payment a family can carry under underwriting standards. Now, search-by-payment is no longer
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After over a decade in the industry, real estate brokerage Compass has amassed its fair share of critics and supporters. While industry leaders may have differing opinions on the Robert Reffkin-helmed firm, most seem to agree that Compass’s deal to acquire Anywhere Real Estate is impressive. “Congrats to Robert Reffkin,” Anthony Lamacchia, the broker-owner of
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In the wake of Compass’ acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate — formerly known as Realogy — here’s a primer on Anywhere’s trajectory as a major housing market player. Anywhere oversees and franchises some of the most recognizable names in residential real estate, including: Coldwell Banker Century 21 Corcoran ERA Real Estate Better Homes & Gardens
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Zillow’s legal workload became even heavier on Friday when homebuyer Alucard Taylor filed a class action lawsuit against the real estate behemoth over its Premier Agent and Flex programs. The lawsuit, which was filed in U.S. District Court in Seattle, alleges both the Washington Consumer Protection Act and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA)
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ERA Real Estate is expanding its Coached Up Program with a Spanish-language component, part of a broader strategy to reach Spanish-speaking market segments while growing its national footprint. The program — led by brand president Alex Vidal — delivers training in English first, then offers Spanish sessions to support Hispanic agents and clients. “What we
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Form Simplicity — a transaction management platform created and owned by Florida Realtors — has launched Sabal Sign, a fully integrated e-signature tool for its Ultimate Edition users nationwide. Sabal Sign provides unlimited signing sessions, mobile-friendly workflows and full compliance with U.S. electronic signature laws, eliminating the need for third-party services, Florida Realtors said. “Sabal
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Speaking to thousands of real estate professionals at Coldwell Banker’s Generation Blue Experience 2025, company president Jason Waugh told agents that today’s market — despite volatility — represents one of the greatest opportunities of their careers. “We’ve been through three years of a contracting or flat market,” Waugh told attendees at Las Vegas’ Fontainebleau. “It’s