Compass lays out 2022 vision plan, unveils 'Find an Agent' platform
A supersized transaction management and referral platform, a new client dashboard and continued market expansion are all at the heart of Compass' mission to create 'clients for life'
by Marian McPherson Nov 16
Robert Reffkin shares the 'magic' of Compass at REtreat Conference
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin kicked off his brokerage's first in-person conference in over a year with a reflection on how COVID changed him and the company.
by Marian McPherson Nov 16
WATCH: Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman on his iBuyer growth skepticism
Glenn Kelman said at ICLV that many agents expect iBuyers to grow. He isn't so convinced, but he does see disintermediation as a real issue
by Inman Nov 16
7 ways to market your new listing for FREE
Want to stand out from the competition and win the listing? To maximize the probability that you will get the listing, include these strategies in your marketing plan. The best part? They'll cost you absolutely nothing
by Bernice Ross Nov 16
What readers' Thanksgiving marketing looks like this year
Last week, we asked readers: When it comes to your business, how are you making the most of Thanksgiving? Here's what our readers reported
by Inman Nov 16
Avi Dorfman's 8-year battle with Compass is finally over
Eight years after filing suit against Compass, Avi Dorfman has what he wants — a founder title and compensation for his role in helping the company pivot in 2012
by Marian McPherson Nov 16
@properties CEO on the ups and downs of being an indie brokerage
'Cards get stacked against indies,' said Thad Wong, @properties co-founder and co-CEO, during Connect Now when discussing the challenges of being an independent brokerage
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 16
The Agency launches its 25th franchise in Denver
The franchise will be the brokerage's second in Colorado, and will be led by Kacey Bingham and Jared Blank, formerly of LIV Sotheby's International Realty
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 16
How to maintain an indie feel while expanding into new markets
An independent brokerage looking to expand needs to consider quality over quantity — quality in character, culture and reputation. Here are a few ways to maintain your brokerage’s core mission while taking your business to new heights
by Mauricio Umansky Nov 16
11+ takeaways from NAR’s Annual Conference
Opinion
From need-to-know statistics to predictions about the future, Bernice Ross recounts the most important takeaways from NAR's Realtors Conference & Expo. Here's what you need to know
by Bernice Ross Nov 16
WATCH: LA luxury agents on when to walk away
In this complete Luxury Connect session, Aaron Kirman of Compass and Tami Pardee of Pardee Properties offered a master class on navigating clients back to reality
by Inman Nov 15
'Zillow, it's not me, it's you' Part 2: Premier Agent leads are weak
Opinion
Premier Agent leads have slipped, says real estate agent Meg Jones Mullin in her follow-up break-up letter to Zillow. She and others sound off
by Meghan Mullin Nov 12
New agent? 12 tips for getting more listings as you learn the ropes
Building a business from the ground up takes time, resources and support. You'll also need a few helpful strategies to help ramp up your growth. Here are a few tips and tricks to get you up to speed at your new career
by Darryl Davis Nov 12
WATCH: Ryan Serhant on an impending luxury slump
Jade Mills, Ryan Serhant, Gary Gold and Mauricio Umansky tell a Luxury Connect crowd how to prepare themselves and clients for a possible downturn
by Inman Nov 12
How this $1M top real estate producer takes charge of his day
If you don’t own your time, you’ll never be able to operate at your highest potential. How do the most successful real estate pros approach their day? Here's what this million-dollar top producer does, hour by hour
by Jimmy Burgess Nov 12