Open Real Estate gets a boost from independents — and an opening from MLSs
Independent firms account for 493 letters, or 59%, the group said on Monday
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Op-Ed: MLSs can build what brokers want or brokers will do it
With a vendor not expected until early 2027, brokers are pressing for rule changes on data use, IDX and distribution
Why Howard Hanna was missing from Open Real Estate launch list
CEO Hoby Hanna says founders have contacted him, he wants clarity on governance, funding and end goals before committing
RealTrends Verified brokerage Howard Hanna enters Alabama with ARC, Capstone deal
The partnership adds 875 agents across 12 offices in Birmingham, Montgomery and Huntsville
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
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