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A Raging Battle Over How Homes Are Sold

Montag, 26. Oktober 2026 · 21 min

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The real estate brokerage Compass sells many homes through private listings. But that strategy has received a lot of criticism. After a major acquisition earlier this year, Compass is now a behemoth in the industry, and private listings are becoming more common (wsj.com/real-estate/luxury-homes/private-real-…). WSJ's Katherine Clarke (wsj.com/news/author/katherine-clarke?mod=WSJ_T…) explains how Compass’s strategy is causing drama in the real estate industry. Imani Moise (wsj.com/news/author/imani-moise?mod=WSJ_TJPOD) hosts.

Further Listening:

- Compass vs. Zillow: The Real Estate Wars (open.spotify.com/episode/5CBNWmByKiEqIZ4wRzJ5l…)

- A Case of Conspiracy in Real Estate (open.spotify.com/episode/4l7CVhUR4jTf8lpmkw28S…)

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