Equity Union launches agent healthcare program with Trident BPO
NAR data shows 81% of firms do not offer health insurance to independent contractors or agents
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Everything we know so far about Open Real Estate
Leaders say local MLS governance remains in place as Open Real Estate prepares for a Q1 2027 rollout
Internal AI ecosystem a big win for independent Arizona brokerage
The brokerage also created a consumer-direct mortgage tool
Real Wallet expanding into financial hub for agents
Total funds held in Real Wallet checking accounts have grown to $45 million
‘Mutually assured destruction’: Brokers warn of fallout from Compass’s MLS demands
Brown Harris Stevens, NextHome and Lamacchia Realty leaders say listing hoarding could undermine comps and appraisals
Real-REMAX CEO says AI will take over housing systems
Poleg also predicted that U.S. home prices could decline over the coming months
Real unveils Leo Pro AI platform, agent-to-agent referral tools
Agents using Referral Central can list areas of expertise to help colleagues find appropriate matches
Opendoor’s shared-equity test shows a new way to hunt for buyer demand
Ownify partner helps fund purchases, buyers make five years of fixed payments, then face renewal or buyout
Real, Compass, SERHANT. add teams; Baird & Warner picks COO
Christies International Real Estate expands in New Jersey
Disruption can distract brokerage leaders from consumer expectations
Lessons from deregulation, software shifts, wireless competition, and patient consumerism point to a consistent pattern, choice changes behavior