This week on RealTrending, Tracey Velt talks with Keith Robinson, co-CEO of NextHome and author of the Substack "Crazy Uncle Keith." Tracey and Keith dive into the seismic shifts reshaping real estate, including the potential Compass-Anywhere merger, the ongoing fallout from the settlement lawsuit and the pro-agent group pushing for more transparency at NAR.

Keith shares his take on private listing networks, why the industry's most defensible position is "the human being," and how agents can capitalize on the current rate environment to boost their business.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

Why the Compass-Anywhere merger could trigger an "arms race for listings"

How agents can actually make more money now, post-settlement, by creating better buyer offerings

The real impact of private listing networks on home buyers and sellers

Why Keith believes NAR is finally heading in the right direction under Nykia Wright

How rates below 6.5% for 60+ days signal a market shift agents can't afford to miss

The three traits every agent needs to develop by 2030, including a "healthy fear of AI"

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The RealTrending podcast features conversations with the brightest minds in real estate. Every Monday, brokerage leaders, top agents, team leaders, and industry experts join us to share their secrets to success, trends, and the lessons they’ve learned. Hosted by Tracey Velt and produced by the HousingWire Content Studio.