A Modest Proposal: Bring Back Subagency
Brokerage Issues

A Modest Proposal: Bring Back Subagency

May be shocking, but think about it...

· 11 min read
Notorious POD: RESPA with Brian Levy, Katten & Temple
mortgage and title

Notorious POD: RESPA with Brian Levy, Katten & Temple

In which we dig deep into RESPA in light of the Rocket/Redfin merger

· 1 min read
It Ain't Over Till It's Over: Analysis of Monestier's 8th Circuit Brief
MLS & Associations

It Ain't Over Till It's Over: Analysis of Monestier's 8th Circuit Brief

This is one of two nuclear bomb level lawsuits out there right now...

· 14 min read
Zillow's ZLAS: Make Zillow Great Again
Clear Cooperation Policy

Zillow's ZLAS: Make Zillow Great Again

Zillow's Listing Access Standards are published, and boy, it is Zillow First principles all the way

· 15 min read
Notorious POD: Ryan Tomasello, KBW
Earnings Calls

Notorious POD: Ryan Tomasello, KBW

We talk about how Wall Street views residential real estate these days

· 1 min read
Clear Cooperation Policy, Government-Style
Clear Cooperation Policy

Clear Cooperation Policy, Government-Style

A quick analysis of the Illinois bill HB 3452

· 8 min read
Notorious POD: On End to End Platforms
Technology

Notorious POD: On End to End Platforms

Why has the industry not found the holy grail of the end to end platform yet?

· 1 min read
Dismantle the REALTOR Star Chamber
MLS & Associations

Dismantle the REALTOR Star Chamber

It is high time to reform the ethics hearing process top to bottom

· 25 min read
How Many Websites Does a Consumer Use?
Zillow

How Many Websites Does a Consumer Use?

An absolutely critical question, with no real answers

· 10 min read
Guest Post: Fair Play & Agent Liability
Clear Cooperation Policy

Guest Post: Fair Play & Agent Liability

A well-written open letter from Greg Hague

· 6 min read
Notorious POD: Fighting for Free Speech in Texas, with Jamie Haynes
MLS & Associations

Notorious POD: Fighting for Free Speech in Texas, with Jamie Haynes

Yet another real estate agent fighting the woke mob in... Texas of all places

· 1 min read
What Does Fair Play Mean in Real Estate?
Clear Cooperation Policy

What Does Fair Play Mean in Real Estate?

A response to a fun and interesting article by Summer Goralik

· 20 min read