PM News Recap Feb. 23, 2026 (Zillow vs Compass, FL Condo Kickbacks, Rentals in ChatGPT)

Here’s a quick recap of what happened in property management last week (with Danny Piñeyro). Links and resources to each story are included below…

00:00:19 — Zillow vs. Compass Portal Fight

Compass tried limiting listing distribution through “private exclusives,” Zillow pushed back with a broad-sharing rule, and a federal judge denied Compass’s request to block it. Bigger picture: this is a fight over who controls inventory — and control of inventory means leverage.

00:01:38 — Miami Condo Kickback Scheme

A Miami condo manager is accused of approving payments to an unlicensed contractor and receiving roughly $95,000 in kickbacks. This is almost always a controls issue — too much authority, not enough oversight.

00:02:55 — Rentals Now Searchable Inside ChatGPT

Zumper launched rental search directly inside ChatGPT, and renter use of AI search tools has more than doubled year over year. If attention shifts to AI interfaces, lead generation — and platform power — may shift with it.

That’s all the news I have for you this week. Have a good one.

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