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Reffkin finally crafts a national MLS idea that his critics might support

Agents and leaders have long been skeptical of Compass' bid to disrupt local MLSs. But the latest proposal might have legs, according to an Intel Index survey.

In first interview as Compass’ president, Neda Navab says agents are the brokerage’s ‘heartbeat’

Navab also spoke about a real estate journey that began when she was a child, and about meeting Robert Reffkin in college.

The Compass-Rocket-Redfin deal: Everything you MUST know now

This week on The Download, check in with industry thought leaders on the new deal between Compass and Redfin parent company, Rocket.

Why the Compass–Rocket–Redfin move changes everything

Amit Kulkarni breaks down the Compass–Rocket–Redfin move, why data — not just listings — may be the real battleground and how AI could accelerate every pressure point already building in the industry.

Jason Oppenheim: How Compass is ‘weaponizing’ secrecy

By striking a massive syndication deal with Redfin, Compass is attempting to build a parallel housing market where buyers are kept in the dark, competing brokerages are starved of inventory and the only true winner appears to be Compass's bottom line.

OpenAI backlash, McDonald’s memes and Ford’s F1 return show perception drives the conversation

From AI ethics debates to viral CEO moments, recent headlines reveal how quickly perception can shift online — and what real estate professionals can learn about trust, storytelling and platform risk.

An open letter to NAR members: Be the change you’re looking for

We are the National Association of Realtors, Darryl Davis writes, and if we want it to be better, stronger, and more trusted, then it starts with us.

Back to basics, back in business: Now Streaming

These lead-gen fundamentals still fill pipelines. Here's how to blend them with today’s tools to get results faster.

HomeServices CEO on private listings: ‘Tell me how that is putting the consumer first’ (WATCH)

On stage with Joe Skousen and Stuart Siegel, Chris Kelly compared private listings to video streaming fragmentation.

Compass-Rocket partnership, private listings, rates: Inman Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.

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