Launched Monday, Compass One’s aim is to funnel business through private exclusive channels, Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman writes — yet it threatens a healthy real estate market.
Source: Inman News
Bess Freedman on why Compass’ listing portal is raising red flags
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