Agents & MLS · Massachusetts
Peabody, MA Is America's Hottest ZIP Code in 2026
Realtor.com's new hottest ZIP rankings show Northeast and Midwest suburbs dominating. Here's what the data means for your pricing and timing.
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Agents, Commissions & Listing Platforms — page 2
Coverage of real estate commissions, MLS rules, listing portals and brokerages, and how those changes affect what a home seller pays and how a listing is seen.
Court Pushes MLSs to Hand Over Listing and Commission Data
A federal judge's ruling forces MLSs that joined the NAR settlement to share transaction data — and the clock is ticking for any that want to push back.
Congress Is Probing Private Listings. Here's What Sellers Need to Know
A House subcommittee is scrutinizing Compass's private listings network. Research says sellers who use them may leave money on the table.
Rocket Posts $2.78B Quarter as Mortgage Market Softens
Rocket Mortgage's record market share gains in Q2 2026 signal a consolidating lending market — and that has direct consequences for sellers on pricing, timing, and who controls your buyer's loan.
New Fannie/Freddie Condo Rules Are Already Slowing Deals
Full-review requirements that took effect August 3 are creating new closing risks for condo sellers — here's what to expect and how to stay ahead of it.
Zillow Cuts 500 Jobs, Reshapes Leadership, and Posts $772M Quarter
Zillow's Q2 revenue surged 18% even as it laid off 7% of staff. Here's what the platform's pivot means if you're planning to sell.
Agents & MLS · Tennessee
Zillow and Realtracs Reach a Deal — Nashville Listings Stay Put
After months of standoff, Zillow and the MLS serving Nashville and five other states locked in a new data agreement. Here's what it changes for sellers.
Compass Called Out a '$5,590 Zillow Tax.' The Math Doesn't Hold Up.
Compass says Zillow costs sellers thousands. Economists are pushing back — and the core flaw matters directly to anyone pricing a home right now.
NAR's CEO Says the Association Has Changed. Here's What Sellers Should Know.
Nykia Wright detailed NAR's legal overhaul and internal restructuring at Inman Connect San Diego. For sellers, the shift has real implications for how transactions get negotiated.
Your Smart Cameras May Be Killing Your Home Sale
Sellers are using security devices to monitor showings—but the tactic is backfiring, spooking buyers, and raising real legal exposure.
Federal Judge Weighing Who Controls Listing Visibility Across Portals
A Chicago courtroom fight between Zillow, Compass, and a major MLS could reshape where your home appears online. Here's what sellers need to understand now.
Realtor.com's New AI Tool Is Reshaping How Buyers Size Up Your Home
RealAssist AI launched this week on Realtor.com. Here's what buyers are asking it about your listing—and what sellers need to get ahead of.
Sitzer/Burnett Plaintiffs Demand MLS Data — And the Silence Rule Is the Story
A new motion in the landmark commission case treats MLS inaction as consent to release listing and commission data. Here's what sellers need to understand.
NAR's $52M Buyer-Commission Settlement Heads to Court in November
A November 2 hearing will decide final approval for over $120 million in homebuyer commission settlements. Here's what sellers need to understand before then.
Congress Is Now Asking Questions About Private Listings
A House subcommittee wants briefings from Compass and MRED by August 5. Here's what the scrutiny means if you're planning to sell.
Agents & MLS · California
Duhamel's Encino Home Sold in Weeks at $400K Over Ask — Here's the Playbook
The actor closed at $3.4M on a $2.99M list price in under a month. The strategy behind that result is one any seller can study.
NAR's 2026 Mid-Year Plan: What the MLS and Lawsuit Updates Mean for Sellers
NAR released its Q2 strategic plan update covering DOJ letters, a key commission lawsuit settlement, and MLS policy changes. Here's what sellers need to understand.
Ranch Prices Have Doubled in a Decade. Sellers Need to Know Why.
Median ranch listing prices hit $769,750 in June 2026—up 112% over ten years. If you own rural or ranch-style property, the market has shifted in your favor.
Zillow's Agent Rankings Feed AI Tools—And Sellers Are Flying Blind
The agents AI recommends aren't necessarily the best in your market. They're often just the ones who paid most to appear on Zillow.
Compass vs. Zillow: What the Ethics War Means for Home Sellers
Compass filed ethics complaints against Zillow in 26 states over how listings are displayed. Here's what the fight actually costs you as a seller.
Agents & MLS · New York
Pfizer Building Scare Won't Stop NYC's Office-Conversion Boom
A structural alarm at a Midtown conversion site rattled nerves but didn't change the math. Here's what the office-to-residential wave means if you're selling in New York.
NAR Rewrites the Rules on Private Listings — What Sellers Must Know
New NAR guidance spells out exactly when a home can be kept off the open market — and what sellers must sign away to do it.
FTC's Antitrust Case Against Zillow and Redfin Heads to August Trial
A federal judge rejected the FTC's bid for an early ruling, sending the Zillow-Redfin rental listings fight to a full trial on Aug. 24. Here's what sellers need to understand.
What the Zillow-Compass-MRED War Means If You're Selling
A federal judge, a suspended data feed, and a fight over private listings are reshaping what buyers can see—and what your home is worth on paper.