The conversation over where, how and when homes should be listed — and who gets to set those rules — has intensified in the wake of the megamerger between Compass and Anywhere Real Estate. The $1.6 billion deal gave Compass, the industry’s biggest advocate for private listings, the scale to challenge what it views as the powers that be, including multiple listing services and portals such as Zillow.  Compass CEO Robert Reffkin’s refrain is “seller choice,” meaning that homeowners should control how and when their properties are marketed, without third parties dictating the terms. He contends that MLSs and listing […]

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