Compass explores possibility of franchising, company says
CEO Robert Reffkin floated the idea of a franchise brand during an earnings call Tuesday, describing it as a 'more profitable' method of growing the business
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 28
Top-producing The Brian Pistorius Group joins Compass
The Chicago-based team has exceeded $50M in sales volume since 2021 while still at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Compass told Inman exclusively
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 21
Redfin opens up Redfin Premier luxury services to homebuyers
Redfin Premier services will now be available to homebuyers across 28 markets. The brokerage also announced new designs for its Redfin Premier Agent profiles and listings
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 17
Court tosses redlining suit sparked by mortgage broker's radio show
Regulators alleged statements made by hosts of Townstone Financial's call-in show discouraged 'prospective' African-American applicants from seeking mortgage loans
by Matt Carter Feb 8
Real estate agents of TikTok say a big market shift is afoot
All across the country, real estate agents are posting positive signs of change from the trenches and revealing they're suddenly dealing with packed open houses and intensifying bidding wars
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 1
Christie's strikes up new partnership with an old U.K. firm
Carter Jonas, a firm founded in 1855 with 34 offices throughout the country, will now become Christie's exclusive affiliate in the United Kingdom
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 12
Meredith Pierson teams up with Missy Jerfita at Compass
Following her departure from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Pierson joined forces with Jerfita to build on Jerfita's existing team and create the Jerfita Pierson Team at Compass
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 11
Christie's International Real Estate taps Colvin as Affiliate Services VP
In the newly established role, Anne Colvin, formerly of Luxury Presence, will manage the brand's execution of its service offerings, such as its technology, marketing, coaching and training
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 10
Mortgage lenders innovate to help homebuyers cope with higher rates
Rocket, Guild and UWM are among lenders providing homebuyers with options, such as temporary rate buydowns and reduced fees on refis if rates come down from 2022 peaks
by Matt Carter Dec 27
Nest Seekers' Mia Calabrese plans to make 2023 a billion-dollar year
Ahead of Inman Connect New York where she will discuss with other top producers how to become the star agent in a market, the luxury agent said she has ambitious plans for the new year
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 23
Coldwell Banker expands Midwest footprint with new acquisition
The brokerage announced that it had acquired the full-service real estate firm d'aprile properties, which closed nearly $1.2B in sales volume last year, according to a report
by Ben Verde Dec 19
@properties bolsters exec team with new hires and a promotion
Brent Dobsch joins the Chicago-based real estate brokerage as chief financial officer, Dana Bina was promoted to chief technology officer and Branden Lopez joins as director of legal
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 28
Aaron Kirman leaves Compass for Christie's International
Kirman's move will see his team become a brokerage that operates in partnership with Christie's. The move comes at a time when competition for talent is more intense than ever
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 15
Regret, reduce, relocate: The 6 biggest US luxury trends of 2022
Amid a persistent uptick in interest rates, lingering inflation and economic uncertainty, luxury homebuyers are changing habits ever so slightly. Coldwell Banker notes 6 big trends to watch
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 24
Mortgage rates punch through 7% but may pause for Fed clues
Several Fed policymakers have hinted that they'd be open to a smaller increase in short-term rates in December if there are signs that inflation is starting to ease
by Matt Carter Oct 21