HomeServices CEO on private listings: ‘Tell me how that is putting the consumer first’ (WATCH)

On stage with Joe Skousen and Stuart Siegel, Chris Kelly compared private listings to video streaming fragmentation.

Compass-Rocket partnership, private listings, rates: Inman Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.

Proptech investment hits $1B in February as investors place bigger, more selective bets

Proptech funding topped $1 billion in February as venture capital shifted toward fewer, larger bets, even as early-stage startups continued attracting investment.

The market keeps tipping toward a pool of reluctant buyers

Mortgage rates and the median listing price are down, while active inventory is up year over year, but more positive movement may be required for hesitant buyers this spring.