Broker Public Portal (BPP) — the industry-led home search initiative backed by real estate brokerages and MLSs — announced that Doorify MLS has joined as its newest strategic investor. Based in Cary, North Carolina, Doorify MLS serves nearly 15,000 real estate professionals across 16 counties in the Research Triangle — including Raleigh, Durham and Chapel […]
Doorify MLS joins Broker Public Portal as strategic investor Read More »
As class-action lawsuits continue against major real estate brokerages for alleged telemarketing violations, firms of all sizes are under increasing pressure to strengthen their compliance practices. According to attorney Michele Shuster, a founding partner of Mac Murray and Shuster LLP, staying within the bounds of federal and state telemarketing laws isn’t just a legal necessity
What agents must know about telemarketing consent Read More »
When the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) agreed to implement mandatory buyer representation agreements as part of its commission lawsuit settlement agreement, the trade group said it was in the name of increased transparency. It’s with this same goal in mind that Northwest MLS (NWMLS) said it chose to implement referral fee disclosures. “Northwest MLS
Are broker-to-broker referral fees next in the real estate hot seat? Read More »
The Gambino Group at Compass — led by founder Carl Gambino — has expanded its roster with the addition of three experienced agents in Los Angeles and New York City. Gambino said the additions mark a key step in the team’s growth strategy. “This year has been a standout for growth for our team, and
Compass affiliate The Gambino Group adds three top agents Read More »
While his firm may not be named as a defendant in Compass’s lawsuit against Zillow, it doesn’t that mean Glenn Sanford, the CEO of eXp World Holdings, doesn’t have thoughts to share. In its complaint, Compass (the nation’s largest brokerage by sales volume) named eXp Realty (the top brokerage by transaction sides), as a co-conspirator.
eXp’s Glenn Sanford fires back at Compass over private listings Read More »
HouseSavings.com — a real estate brokerage based in central Pennsylvania — has introduced a digital-first platform that offers flat-fee and low-commission listing services with the goal of reducing costs for home sellers. The company’s model features three residential listing packages — two flat-fee options starting at $999, and a virtual full-service package with a 1%
HouseSavings.com launches flat-fee, low-commission listing platform Read More »
Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) has introduced new disclosure requirements aimed at increasing transparency around referral fees in residential real estate transactions across Washington state. The changes include a new stand-alone Referral Disclosure form and updates to brokerage services agreements. These additions are intended to inform buyers and sellers when a broker receives or pays
NWMLS adds referral fee disclosures to real estate forms Read More »
Dermot Buffini, the CEO of Buffini & Co., joined this week’s episode of the RealTrending podcast for a conversation on the evolving challenges for real estate leaders. Speaking with host Tracey Velt at HousingWire’s The Gathering, Buffini addressed the pressures that brokers and team leaders face amid market volatility and shifting agent performance. He emphasized
Dermot Buffini discusses brokerage leadership, real estate market shifts Read More »
The housing market continued to cool in May, with buyer leverage increasing across many regions of the country, according to a new survey from The Real Brokerage. Real’s May 2025 Agent Survey — which polled more than 260 real estate professionals across the U.S. and Canada — points to softening transaction activity and a shift
Survey shows buyers gaining leverage as real estate market slows Read More »
Baird & Warner has named Bill White Jr. as its new vice president of broker relations for mortgage and title services, marking his return to the firm after several years at Compass. In his new role, White will act as the primary liaison between real estate agents, attorneys and loan officers to support coordination across
Bill White Jr. returns to Baird & Warner as VP of broker relations Read More »