Compass vs Inman Real Estate Power Play | Real Estate News

Inman News stood firm against pressure from Compass, the giant brokerage, after Compass allegedly threatened to pull ads unless they removed a scathing op-ed by Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman. Freedman’s piece accused Compass of using private listing periods to funnel deals through their own network, potentially harming sellers and violating fiduciary duties and fair housing rules. Inman’s CEO Thomas Bohn refused to cave, calling out the dangers of concentrated power and the vital need for independent reporting. This isn’t new for Compass — they’re already under NY AG scrutiny for antitrust issues, and a new NY law aims to crack down on private listings to protect consumers. It’s a tense moment in real estate, where “disruption” should empower, not confuse — and Inman’s courage is a welcome reminder that truth matters. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d0c9855101cb8e4c