The real estate industry isn’t just shifting… it’s being reshaped in real time.

The 2026 NAR settlement has already changed how agents operate, communicate, and get paid—but most people still don’t fully understand what it actually means in practice. Now, with the Tuccori vs. @properties lawsuit entering the conversation, the pressure on brokerages and agents is only intensifying.

This episode breaks down what’s really happening behind the headlines. Not the surface-level takes—the actual implications for how you run your business, structure deals, and protect yourself moving forward.

From commission transparency to buyer representation, everything is being questioned. And whether you’re a new agent or a seasoned pro, ignoring it isn’t an option anymore.

If you’re in real estate, this isn’t just news. It’s your playbook changing in real time.

Most buyers today think if they check Zillow, they’re seeing everything.

They’re not.

In this episode, we talk about a major shift happening in real estate right now — one that’s changing how listings are shared, where they show up, and who actually gets access to them.

What used to be a pretty straightforward system is now becoming fragmented. Some homes are only showing up on certain platforms. Others aren’t public at all. And depending on where you’re looking, you could be missing opportunities without even realizing it.

This isn’t really about Zillow, Redfin, or any one company — it’s about how the entire system is evolving and what that means if you’re trying to buy or sell in today’s market.

If you’re in Metro Detroit, or honestly anywhere in the country, this is something you need to understand before making your next move.

In this episode of the Redefine Real Estate Podcast, Matt Talbot sits down with Brooks Belhart, Vice President of Sales at Redefine Real Estate and former Senior Sales Consultant with Toll Brothers, one of the nation’s largest luxury home builders.

Brooks shares his journey from working on the builder side of the real estate industry to helping lead one of Metro Detroit’s fastest-growing real estate teams. With years of experience selling new construction homes across Southeast Michigan, Brooks brings a unique perspective on how the builder world operates, how buyers can navigate the new construction process, and what real estate agents can learn from builder sales systems.

Is Zillow really facing RICO charges… and what does that even mean for the real estate industry? 👀

In this episode of the Redefine Real Estate Podcast, we break down the headlines, talk through what a RICO claim actually is, and unpack what a case like this could mean for agents, teams, and consumers who rely on big real estate portals every day.

We’re not here to sensationalize—we’re here to ask real questions:

• How did we get here?
• What are the allegations being talked about?
• Could lawsuits like this change how leads, data, and listings are handled?
• And what should everyday agents be paying attention to right now?

If you’re a realtor, team leader, or just someone who follows the business side of real estate closely, this conversation will give you context, clarity, and a lot to think about.