Indie broker-owner on coming-soon listings and real estate portals: It’s all about control

In its drive to create more control over listings, the industry is providing less transparency, less independent advice and more centralized influence over the final outcome, Red Oak Realty owner and CEO Vanessa Bergmark writes.

Compass, Rocket pledge to ‘defend’ its agents from MLSs in open letter

Compass International Holdings, Rocket and Redfin issued an open letter to MLS leaders on Thursday, urging them to "honor seller choice."

CEOs from some of the largest MLSs: Consolidation is inevitable

In the current landscape, size matters. Three CEOs from some of the nation’s largest MLSs say significant consolidation is likely and inevitable.

Title officer arrested for murdering real estate agent in 2011

In a press conference on Wednesday, the West Des Moines Police Department announced the arrest of Kristin "Krissy" Ramsey for the 2011 murder of real estate agent Ashley Okland.