Everything to know about Compass' tech as the brokerage pivots
Compass has grown rapidly, but is now tasked with becoming profitable. Chief Operating Officer Greg Hart spoke to Inman about this key moment for the firm
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 12
Compass lets go of Chief Technology Officer Joseph Sirosh
Sirosh spent more than 4 years at the brokerage. He was most recently in the news for selling hundreds of thousands of Compass shares
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 25
Opendoor promotes Amazon exec to serve as technology chief
Raji Subramanian previously led teams at Amazon and Yahoo and went to Opendoor after a 2021 acquisition. She brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and leadership, the company says
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 24
Mortgage lenders use tech and local ties to grow national footprints
Atlanta-based direct mortgage lender Silverton Mortgage, a Snapdocs client, has added new branches in the Carolinas, Arkansas and Missouri over the past year
by Matt Carter Aug 19
Obama’s former spokesman Jay Carney becomes Airbnb exec
Former White House Press Secretary leaves Amazon to become head of global communications and policy for the short-term rental powerhouse
by Taylor Anderson Jul 22
Warehouse giant, Amazon landlord Prologis buys Duke Realty for $26B
The announcement came following Duke Realty's rejection of a $24B buyout offer from Prologis in May, which the company rebuffed for being inadequate
by Ben Verde Jun 13
Compass CFO to resign while chief product officer gets promotion
Chief Financial Officer Kristen Ankerbrandt will leave the company in September, while Greg Hart will become Compass' new chief operating officer
by Jim Dalrymple II May 12
Zillow in 2022: How one of the biggest names in real estate recovers from its biggest stumble
Zillow started 2021 ascendant, but finished by bowing out of iBuying. The coming year will test the portal's ability to pivot
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 20
Real estate agents band together for recovery in tornado-stricken states
Tornadoes ripped through six states between Friday and Saturday morning, wreaking havoc and destruction. Realtors told Inman that they were helping each other amidst the devastation
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 13
Engel & Völkers opens up shop in Raleigh, North Carolina
The brokerage's license partner of Engel & Völkers Charlotte, Yuriy Vaynshteyn, will help lead the new office, alongside Nikita Zhitov and Vincenzo Verdino, founders of CityPlat Commercial Real Estate, a Raleigh-area firm
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 10
What to expect as Compass, Opendoor, Offerpad and Keller Williams release earnings today
How will Opendoor and Offerpad respond to Zillow bowing out of iBuying? How is Compass faring as a fledgling public company? And is Keller Williams nearing an IPO?
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 10
Robert Reffkin wants Compass to be the Amazon of real estate
The Compass CEO shared insight into his company's approach to technology and why brokers need to make decisions with the next decade in mind
by Marian McPherson Oct 27
MoMa penthouse with $36M asking price sells to anonymous buyer
The penthouse unit of 53 West 53, also known as the glass skyscraper above New York's Museum of Modern Art, has a new owner
Redfin CEO, Zillow pour cold water on TikToker's iBuyer theory
A recent viral video suggested iBuyers could jack up the prices of homes. But one expert called the theory 'fairly conspiratorial,' and iBuyers themselves said they still have a tiny share of the market
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 23
Creating value in your business? It's all about integrity
Opinion
If you cut corners, fudge numbers or break the rules, expect to be busted. It will kill the deal or deflate your valuation. Don’t put your biz up for sale if there's rot in the basement
by Brad Inman Sep 20