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The Agency’s Rainy Austin on consolidation and what’s actually good for consumers

Mar 20, 2026

The Agency's president shared her thoughts with Inman on current events and the spring market, and expressed a hope that the industry will find its ethical center as it continues to change in the future.

Flexibility serves clients better than rigid, one-size-fits-all mandates: ARA co-founder

Mar 20, 2026

American Real Estate Association co-founder Jason Haber writes that the trade group articulated a vision for how listings should work, which is now becoming industry practice.

Industry leaders: Zillow Preview isn’t the answer — it’s acceleration

Mar 20, 2026

Zillow Preview is not a solution to the private listings problem, coach Darryl Davis writes. It is a more palatable on-ramp to the same destination.

Where brokerages stand on pre-MLS listings after a whirlwind week

Mar 20, 2026

Many real estate companies shifted their stances on pre-MLS listings this week. But each newly announced initiative is different.

2026 AI stack: EXACTLY what a small team needs (and no more)

Mar 20, 2026

Drew Thompson shares three tools that, together, cost about $50 a month and replace almost every other AI subscription you currently have.

Why affordable waterfront homes are disappearing in California

Mar 20, 2026

Contributor Lindsey Harn shares why mid-priced homes on the coast are vanishing, and opportunities to build new homes are slim.

State-Wide MLS taps RealReports to roll out AI property tools

Mar 19, 2026

State-Wide MLS is rolling out RealReports’ AI-powered property tools and Taxshot data platform to 6,000 agents, replacing legacy systems with a unified workflow.

Compass, Rocket pledge to ‘defend’ agents from MLSs in open letter

Mar 19, 2026

Compass International Holdings, Rocket and Redfin issued an open letter to MLS leaders on Thursday, urging them to "honor seller choice."

Indie broker-owner on coming-soon listings and real estate portals: It’s all about control

Mar 19, 2026

In its drive to create more control over listings, the industry is providing less transparency, less independent advice and more centralized influence over the final outcome, Red Oak Realty owner and CEO Vanessa Bergmark writes.

Title officer arrested for murdering real estate agent in 2011

Mar 19, 2026

In a press conference on Wednesday, the West Des Moines Police Department announced the arrest of Kristin "Krissy" Ramsey for the 2011 murder of real estate agent Ashley Okland.

CEOs from some of the largest MLSs: Consolidation is inevitable

Mar 19, 2026

In the current landscape, size matters. Three CEOs from some of the nation’s largest MLSs say significant consolidation is likely and inevitable.

5 AI prompts that do the work of a full-time marketing assistant

Mar 19, 2026

AI won’t replace real estate agents, but it can replace hours of marketing work, Jennifer McAlpine writes. These five prompts can help agents handle research, listing strategy and content creation faster than ever.