Every Friday, we round up the most popular, most read, most critical stories of the week to give you a quick catchup on the big headlines you might have missed in the hustle and bustle of the workweek. Here’s this week’s Top 5 as chosen by our readers.
P.S. Don’t miss The Download, our weekly column that breaks down one of the week’s top stories and equips you with what you’ll need to meet next Monday head-on.
How strict are the MLSs? Here’s how Compass saw it
Robert Reffkin | Compass CEO at ICNY ’24 | Photo by AJ Canaria Creative Services
As it geared up to fight for rules that were favorable to its private listings strategy, Compass set out to understand where hundreds of MLSs stood — and to create a 1-to-5 ranking system.
The MLS is under attack. Realtor.com’s CEO explains why
On this episode, Damian Eales gives his unfiltered take on the future of the MLS, the dangers of private listings, and why the industry needs to stop the infighting and start serving the consumer.
7 lead-gen strategies to ignite your real estate business in 2026
If you want 2026 to be your best year ever, you will need to generate and convert more leads than you’ve done in the past. Jimmy Burgess shows you how.
Long Island attorney accused of gambling away $750K earmarked for his client’s home purchase
Lawyer Peter Giattino is facing felony charges for allegedly stealing $750,000 from a real estate client. He’s accused of spending the funds on gambling and other personal expenses.
What Liquid Death and E.L.F. can teach agents about standing out
As feeds get noisier and platforms more unpredictable, the brands that stand out are taking risks. From Liquid Death and E.L.F.’s culture-first approach to shifts in discovery, AI and visual storytelling, the real advantage is clarity — not scale — and a point of view audiences can recognize and trust.
