how boutique brokerages can thrive
Opinion
Marketing and transformation experts Troy Palmquist and Lauren Henss discuss the future for smaller indie brokerages in the face of rampant real estate industry consolidation
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
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
As the logistics of the merger unfold, members of the real estate community continue to share their thoughts on the deal
by Christy Murdock Oct 13
compass
Opinion
The question isn't whether this merger will change real estate, Lauren Henss writes, but whether that change will ultimately benefit consumers, agents or primarily shareholders
by Lauren Henss Oct 8
How will the portals respond to the Compass-Anywhere deal?
Opinion
On this episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, Rob Hahn and Greg Robertson from the Industry Relations podcast debate what this game-changing merger really means
What's next for Compass-Anywhere? Latter & Blum's deal offers hints
The Compass name has largely overtaken Latter & Blum branding, but otherwise, the brokerage is still very much in the midst of a smooth transition to Compass's systems, agents said
Compass Anywhere
Opinion
Don't fear the scale of a combined Compass and Anywhere, luxury expert Mickey Alam Khan writes. Instead, lean into your differentiators and your unique value proposition
by Mickey Alam Khan Oct 7
A tsunami hitting a marina and boat to symbolize real estate consolidation 2025.
Opinion
From Compass’s horizontal acquisitions to Rocket’s vertical integration, Troy Palmquist looks at what’s driving M&A — and who might be next
by Troy Palmquist Oct 3
What does Compass' last big acquisition say about Anywhere?
Compass just announced plans to buy rival Anywhere. But Compass also has a long track record of buying brokerages — and the most recent deal may offer hints about the future
by Taylor Anderson Oct 2
Rocket Companies CEO Varun Krishna and Mr. Cooper Chair and CEO Jay Bray.
Rocket Companies has closed its acquisition of mortgage servicer Mr. Cooper for $14.2B. The final price is 51% higher than the initial offer of $9.4B
by Marian McPherson Oct 1
An image of the Compass CEO Robert Reffkin and the Anywhere CEO Ryan Schneider in front of a wall of question marks to symbolize this Compass-Anywhere merger FAQ.
What does the Compass-Anywhere deal mean for private listings? For NAR? For agents in the trenches? We've got the answers
by Christy Murdock Oct 1
Cara Ameer and Compass lawn sign for Compass Anywhere merger questions
Opinion
How will the Compass-Anywhere merger impact the lives of everyday real estate agents? Coldwell Banker's Cara Ameer has questions
by Cara Ameer Sep 30
A row of keys
Derek Carlson shares tips for building a strong personal brand that will keep you personally at the top of your clients’ minds, even if your brokerage merges or gets acquired
by Derek Carlson Sep 30