Robert Reffkin: What we have now is a 'connection issue'
In a keynote address at Compass RETREAT on Tuesday, the CEO stressed getting back to basics, forging sincere connections with clients as key to surviving and thriving in the current market
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 15
Fueled by new wealth, 'ultra-luxury' real estate tallies big year in 2022
Sales of homes valued at $10M or more in newly emerged or reemerging markets helped propel transactions in that sector beyond pre-pandemic levels in 2022 while falling short of 2021 levels
These are the mistakes that thwart brokers' success
Panelists at Inman Connect New York on Tuesday said that brokers err by not having written plans, not being flexible and other shortcomings
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 24
Real estate isn't a piece of cake. So why are we selling that lie?
Opinion
If we want to be seen as ethical, honorable, valuable professionals — we need to earn it. Think more accurate messaging, stop the false 'quick and easy' sales pitches, and leave cake to bakeries
Why this Compass exec has sent out a daily newsletter for 6 years
Leonard Steinberg's daily email blast is aimed at elevating the dialogue of Compass agents, making the national company feel more connected and creating a referral network
by Patrick Kearns Aug 19
New York-based Douglas Elliman team joins Compass
Kirk Rundhaug and Paige Neuhauser, as well as the remaining 3 members of their New York-based team, have moved to Compass from Douglas Elliman
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 14
Open houses took hit from coronavirus over the weekend
Some open houses already saw cancelations and declining attendance last week. That's likely to be a growing trend in the coming weeks
by Jim Dalrymple II 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
Announcing the first round of speakers for Inman Connect New York
These dynamic leaders won’t hold back on what’s happening in the industry right now
by Inman Nov 13
New Yorkers are rushing to buy before July 1 'mansion tax' kicks in
The Big Apple's long-standing tax will soon become significantly more expensive for high-end properties
by Jim Dalrymple II May 3
A man concentrating at his desk
The program will provide thousands of agents with technology and support services no matter where they land
by Patrick Kearns Mar 19
Compass' Leonard Steinberg announces new position at company
Steinberg will be performing the same duties as president but under the title of chief evangelist, one that is 'completely unknown in the real estate industry'
by Marian McPherson Jul 3
Compass president riles up industry with opinions on tech
Steinberg's piece, 'Before Compass, Technology Was Barely Mentioned In Real Estate,' draws vocal response
by Patrick Kearns Jun 28
A hand up
Stepping in early to help your adult children with a first home can give them key life lessons and tax advantages, says Leonard Steinberg
by Gill South Mar 1
Why did Leonard Steinberg join a start-up brokerage?
As his move to Compass signifies, Steinberg represents a new breed of brokers
by Brad Inman Mar 8