The first is Paul Blackburn, who was named Executive Vice President of Agent Development and Culture. In this role, Blackburn will oversee @properties’ coaching and training programs, direct agent training on new technologies and lead the company’s business development initiatives for agents in all markets. Most recently, he served as vice president of brokerage services […]
In the motion, NWMLS indicated that in addition to responding to Compass’ complaint, it also “intends to file counterclaims” if the judge does not grant its request to dismiss the lawsuit. NWMLS has not specified what issues it plans to address or what allegations it plans to make in a potential countersuit. NWMLS did not […]
The lawsuit was initially filed in mid-June. Compass claims that Zillow’s Listing Access Standards Policy – which prohibits lists from its site from being publicly marketed for more than one business day before they are available for viewing on Zillow – harms both Compass and its competition in the portal. For Alkema, the central question […]
“MRED launched the PLN in 2016 to make all properties available to all agents and brokers in the market. We want to prevent the use of shadow networks outside the MLS that could lead to discrimination and exclusion,” the statement said. The answer comes after Zillow published an analysis showing that homes in predominantly white […]
7 key factors 1. Buyers are tired of waiting: Americans have been postponing their moves for almost four years. Some of that latent demand is now being activated. In Sun Belt markets like Austin or Naples, buyers suddenly have ample inventories, less competition, softer prices and incomes that have risen significantly since 2022. Add in […]
The policy, which went into effect June 30, prohibits listings from the site that have been publicly marketed more than one business day before the listing is available for display on Zillow. Compass filed a lawsuit against Zillow in mid-June, just before the enforcement deadline, claiming the policy stifles competition and causes irreparable harm to […]
Compass‘s preliminary injunction hearing in his antitrust case against Zillow continued all week before ending on Friday. The hearing, which will be held in New York City under the auspices of U.S. District Court Judge Jeanette Vargas, will be used to decide Compass’ motion to block enforcement of Zillow’s listing access standards policy. The policy, […]
Compass’ claims of collusion and antitrust violations are part of its lawsuit against Zillow, in which the Robert Reffkin-led company alleges that Zillow’s Listing Access Standards policy, which prohibits lists from being available for viewing on Zillow within one business day of being publicly marketed, stifles competition and has caused irreparable harm to Compass. Last […]
A graduate of the University of Missouri, Wehrle has also been involved in LGBTQ+ advocacy – serving as co-chair for three years and currently serving as an advisor for Real estate everywhere LGBTQ+ employee resource group, REALPRIDE. “I have had the honor and privilege of having a career in the real estate industry. It is […]
For the first time ever, U.S. brokers and teams are ranked by production down to the city level. The 2025 RealTrends Verified City rankings reveal where top professionals in the real estate sector have the greatest impact, and how much productive power is concentrated in local markets across the country. “The launch of our very […]