"Brokerages are getting bigger. Their methods are getting standardized. Every house gets the same 1-2-3 selling plan. All the boxes are getting checked — but at what price?" —Russ Anderson, industry insider

"In 65 years and counting, no disruptors have disrupted us, no economy has undone us."

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Where to find some insight that could save you — or make you — a notable amount of money in 2025.

'This is all good news for the residential real estate industry and leaves us feeling bullish for a healthy market in 2025.' —Russ Anderson

In a bid to profit from representing both sides of every transaction, some agents and brokerages are aggressively inspiring many sellers to list privately, rather than on the open MLS. A real estate thought leader weighs in on why that is a problem.