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Zillow fires back at Compass, saying brokerage faces no harm from its listing policy

Jun 30, 2025

Zillow attorneys pushed back at Compass' request for a broad and expedited discovery, and on the brokerage's private listing network. 'Compass would erect new barriers for buyers by making listings exclusive to each broker.'

Mortgage Automator integrates Usio’s payment processing suite

Jun 30, 2025

Payment options, including Automated Clearing House (ACH), card payments, pinless debit and real-time disbursements, simplify loan servicing, improve cash flow management for lenders.

How being a successful agent is like being a Broadway producer

Jun 30, 2025

Success in real estate is a lot like producing Broadway — build the right cast, believe in your story and deliver an unforgettable experience.

It’s reckoning day for private listings. What you should know about Zillow’s changes

Jun 30, 2025

The nation’s largest real estate portal began enforcing its ban on private listings on Monday, 10 weeks after announcing its new standards. Here’s what you need to know now.

Why 2025 will be the year of real estate team growth

Jun 30, 2025

Three seismic shifts are reshaping real estate teams — and the leaders who recognize these now will dominate tomorrow’s market.

Best listing on the street: Differentiate your service with home repair solutions

Jun 30, 2025

As the market shifts, it’s important that your listing stands out from the competition. Troy Palmquist helps you help your sellers get market-ready fast.

Rookie to rockstar: What every new buyer’s agent needs to know

Jun 30, 2025

Just starting out on a real estate team as a buyer's agent? Coach Verl Workman shares what you should know to hit the ground running and help your clients.

Multi-gen mayhem: Selling a home with 4 generations of input

Jun 30, 2025

An organized and proactive process can help keep the peace between family members and sell your client’s home efficiently, Lindsey Harn writes.

Big cities drive the housing supply reset — for all the wrong reasons

Jun 30, 2025

The urban-suburban divide that helped define the housing market’s early pandemic boom has continued to shape its downturn and inventory rebalancing, according to an Intel analysis of hyperlocal data.

Trending: Has your Facebook group disappeared? Thanks, AI

Jun 29, 2025

From mass Facebook group bans to Disney’s AI copyright battle and the TikTok ban that won’t stick, this week’s updates show one thing clearly: AI is reshaping the rules. For real estate pros, staying ahead means understanding the tools, and the risks.

How dialed-in perks turn forever clients into lead-gen machines

Jun 28, 2025

Serve your clients so well that they can't help sharing the good news about the service you provide, sending new clients to you along the way, broker Amy Stockberger writes.

As Compass and Zillow duke it out, will agents come out on top?

Jun 28, 2025

Amid private listing debates and portal wars, agents should be asking one question: How does my business benefit from the outcome?