Compass makes changes to concierge, bridge loans amid industry slowdown
Compass is temporarily suspending its Bridge Loan Advance program, among other changes
by Patrick Kearns Mar 17
How to create a business continuity plan for your brokerage
COVID-19 disruptions expose an uncomfortable truth — many brokers are not prepared for changes to business as usual. What can you do to build resilience into your brokerage? 
by Troy Palmquist Mar 17
Here's how Compass is guiding employees through crisis
Robert Reffkin, the CEO of Compass, calls it a 'historic time none of us will ever forget'
by Patrick Kearns Mar 16
Stocks plunge in worst day since 1987 and second worst in US history
The Dow Jones dropped 13% Monday, wiping out all gains made under President Trump
by Patrick Kearns Mar 16
Read Gary Keller's advice to agents on navigating market uncertainty
Keller Williams CEO and co-founder Gary Keller, a veteran of 4 decades in the real estate industry, declares we're officially in a 'market shift.' Read his 4-point plan for staying afloat
by Patrick Kearns Mar 16
Realogy is keeping CEO Ryan Schneider around
The company agreed to a new 3-year contract with its CEO last week — even as its stock price hit an all-time low on Monday
by Patrick Kearns Mar 16
Compass executive calls for 2-week moratorium on home showings
Leonard Steinberg, the chief evangelist at Compass, says the quicker the virus is contained, the better it will be for the housing market
by Patrick Kearns Mar 16
7 things the industry should be doing amid coronavirus
Opinion
What can the real estate industry do to minimize the ripple effect of the pandemic? Here are some thoughts on best practices from a broker in a coronavirus hotbed
by J. Philip Faranda Mar 16
6 things brokers should do for all new agents
Found the right talent for your company? Here's a checklist for keeping new agents satisfied, productive and ready to meet any challenges head-on
by Nicole Solari Mar 16
5 real estate execs share the secrets of running a remote workforce
In the face of coronavirus, brick-and-mortar real estate companies are quickly figuring out remote working options. Here's what five execs with remote staffs say about making the transition
by Marian McPherson Mar 15
One broker shares her secret on negotiating deals and scaling business
As someone who runs a profitable brokerage, Carol Scott gives her thoughts on home renovations, negotiating with clients and what it takes to keep a brokerage operating smoothly
by Chris Haddon Mar 13
50 tips for surviving a housing market downturn
Inman's Facebook Coast to Coast community offered up memories of the housing crash 10 years ago and thoughts on how to survive another downturn. The response was incredible
by Brad Inman Mar 13
Inman News quiz, March 13: Think you're on top of the week's stories?
The real estate industry threw some curveballs. Take Inman's real estate news quiz to demonstrate how strong your talking points and cocktail banter are this week
by Inman Mar 13
Compass hires long-time Amazon exec as new chief product officer
Before joining Compass, Greg Hart spent more than 2 decades overseeing an array of products at Amazon
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 12
What's it like to run a brokerage in a containment zone?
Matt Rand discussed the steps his team is taking with one of its brokerages inside the 1-mile 'containment zone' in New Rochelle, New York
by Patrick Kearns Mar 12
Glenn Kelman: Seattle market is witnessing effects of coronavirus
The Redfin CEO noted in recent blog posts that the market fluctuates day-to-day, but overall, he's seen a drop in buyer and seller demand since the beginning of March
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 12