Compass demands MLSs stop ‘weaponizing’ its data for agent recruiting: SCOOP

In a letter obtained by Inman, Compass raised concerns about MLS data supplied to vendors including Courted, BrokerMetrics and Brokerkit.

New-home sales rise, prices fall, Census Bureau finds

Builders sold new homes at a faster pace in August, according to Census estimates. The agency said the 6.4 percent gain in new-home sales was not statistically significant.

Coming-soon listings may yield higher prices: Study

The Association of Real Estate License Law Officials' new study said coming soons outperformed private listings and listings that went active immediately.

CB’s tech rollout, SERHANT.’s AI, NextHome’s latest get: 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.