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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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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Zillow is facing yet another lawsuit. Filed on Friday in U.S. District Court in Seattle, the lawsuit alleges that the portal tricks consumers into using agents affiliated with Zillow through its Flex and Premier Agent programs, resulting in inflated home purchase prices. The suit was filed by Alucard Taylor, who purchased a home in Portland, Oregon,
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Stellar MLS, the largest MLS in Florida, and the Miami Association of Realtors, the nation’s largest local Realtor association, have entered into a reciprocal access agreement, the groups announced Friday. Stellar MLS currently serves about 30% of Florida’s land area across 18 counties and Puerto Rico. With this agreement, Stellar MLS members will now have
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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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The National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) Multiple Listing Options for Sellers (MLOS) Policy is slated to go into effect on September 30, and MLSs across the country are gearing up for the implementation of the policy. The policy, which was announced in early March, outlines the creation of delayed marketing exempt listings. According to the
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Mark Sivek, an incoming member of the 2026 Las Vegas Realtors’ (LVR) board of directors, has been stripped of his appointment, according to LVR. The local trade group took this action in response to comments Sivek made on social media about the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. “We want to make it clear that
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Despite the threat of having their listings banned from Zillow, it appears that more and more Compass home seller clients are choosing to use at least some parts of Compass’s three-phase marketing plan and listing their property as a Compass exclusive. Since bottoming out in mid-July, the number of Compass exclusive listings has risen to
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Subscribers to the New England-based MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN) are gearing up for some business practice changes, which are set to go into effect on Tuesday. The changes are the results of MLS PIN’s long-awaited settlement agreement in the Nosalek commission lawsuit. The MLS defendant’s fourth amended settlement agreement was granted preliminary approval
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