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What's really happening behind the scenes at Redfin, Rocket, and the growing battle over private listings?

In this episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson sit down with Joe Rath, Head of Industry Relations at Rocket and a longtime Redfin leader, for one of the most candid conversations yet about where the industry is heading next.

Joe pulls back the curtain on the Rocket + Redfin acquisition, the real strategy behind "coming soon" listings, the Compass partnership, and why the future of real estate may look very different than most agents expect.

The discussion dives into MLS policy, private inventory, consumer behavior, seller psychology, and the tension between technology ecosystems and trusted agent relationships. Keith pushes back hard on the idea that platforms matter more than people, while Joe explains why the industry is evolving toward a more flexible consumer experience.

They also unpack Glenn Kelman's leadership style, the future of hyperlocal agents, and why some of the biggest industry shifts are already happening quietly behind the scenes.

If you want the inside story on what's really coming next in real estate, don't miss this one.

Links mentioned during the episode: Episode with Glenn Kelman: https://youtu.be/4NwncL4bJsY

Connect with Joe on LinkedIn.

Check out Rocket on LinkedIn - Instagram & Redfin on LinkedIn - Instagram.

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