Harvey and Ed interview Rory Golod, VP of Communications and Growth at Compass. The discussion revolves around Compass's mission to empower real estate agents, the recent lawsuit against Zillow for anti-competitive practices, and the implications of these actions on the real estate market.

Compass is looking to emphasise the importance of competition, consumer choice, and innovative marketing strategies, including the use of AI to enhance agent productivity. The conversation also touches on the role of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and the challenges faced by agents in the current market landscape.

Ed, Harvey and Simon discuss the news from the world of real estate marketplaces this week...

- Zillow is being sued by brokerage Compass.

- Realtor.com has weighed in on the private listings debate with some strong words.

- Adevinta Spain is reportedly for sale with a host of potential PE firms interested in spending €2 billion to acquire the assets.

Ed and Simon are joined by Max Steinman, CEO of RentSync, to explore the evolution of the rental market in Canada, the challenges and strategies involved in mergers and acquisitions, and the impact of AI on real estate portals.

They discuss the unique aspects of the Canadian market, including the prevalence of purpose-built rentals and the role of major competitors. The conversation also delves into the importance of media relationships and the future outlook for RentSync and the rental industry as a whole.