Reffkin calls Christie's deal the 'blueprint' for Anywhere
Despite hitting Q3 records on several key metrics, Compass also faced substantial losses during this earnings season, largely due to the Anywhere transaction
Anywhere expects preservation of brand 'independence' after Compass merger
Anywhere Real Estate's Q3 earnings call was short and sweet — focusing on high-level performance indicators and reassuring Anywhere-affiliated agents of their future under Compass
by Marian McPherson Nov 4
New client leads, murky waters: October's mixed bag for real estate
Agents in October were less certain about the year ahead, even as they reported modest gains in their potential client pools. What gives? Intel combs through the results from its latest survey
by Daniel Houston Nov 3
Compass provides long-awaited clarity on the Anywhere merger
This week on The Download, Robert Reffkin answered many of the most-asked questions around the Compass-Anywhere merger in an Inman Exclusive
by Christy Murdock Nov 3
RE/MAX CEO: Consolidation 'could help accelerate our strategy'
Erik Carlson said the company's franchisees are 'seeing a lot more inbound activity here,' which may, in part, be in response to the recently announced acquisition of Anywhere by Compass
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 31
Redfin vs. Compass vs. Zillow: Inman's Top 5 stories of the week
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Oct 31
Commissions held up in Year 1. Would a seller's shift upend them?
As they compete among themselves for affordability-constrained homebuyers, fewer sellers are even attempting a hardline stance on the buyer-side commission, the Inman-Dig Insights consumer survey finds
by Daniel Houston Oct 27
Zillow pulls Matterport, more lawsuits, hidden mistakes: Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Oct 24
Matt Widdows
Opinion
HomeSmart founder and CEO Matt Widdows talks about the seismic shifts reshaping the industry — Compass-Anywhere, Zillow’s ChatGPT app, private listing networks, consolidation chaos, AI
Mauricio Umansky
Opinion
The Compass-Anywhere deal will change real estate, but in chaos, there’s opportunity, The Agency’s Mauricio Umansky writes. Success in this new era will depend on these 3 things
by Mauricio Umansky Oct 21
EXCLUSIVE: Compass unveils new Buyer Demand tool
The tool integrates with others on Compass' platform. It provides agents and homesellers real-time insights into how many buyers are searching for properties like theirs
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 21
Christie's president wants to dominate luxury real estate
Inman caught up with Gavin Swartzman to discuss the market, the M&A landscape and what comes next for the brand — plus his thoughts on luxury at any price point
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 21
Louis Vuitton
Opinion
Distinct brands that serve a variety of real estate market price points are required for the Compass-Anywhere merger to be effective, Michael Valdes writes
by Michael Valdes Oct 16
Compass Anywhere merger
How can a boutique brokerage avoid being eclipsed by an industry behemoth? Dezireh Eyn suggests leaning into transparency as a differentiator
by Dezireh Eyn Oct 14
Zillow may be surrounded, but it's not checkmate just yet
Zillow has had a difficult month, with lawmakers and rivals filing lawsuits that could upend the portal's business. But experts say the pressure likely won't be the end of Zillow
by Marian McPherson Oct 13