The upending of NAR’s cooperative compensation rule is a double-edged sword for Zillow and its rivals, experts told Inman. These are the tools and tactics they’re adopting to suit the moment.
Source: Inman News
‘It’s an arms race’: How portals are adapting to the commission crunch
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