What the biggest names in real estate really thought of 2023
As real estate dives into the new year, 14 of the industry's top leaders looked back on mortgage rates, slow sales, antitrust suits, NAR drama and other headline-making stories from 2023
by Marian McPherson Jan 2
Mark McLaughlin: Client trust is all that matters — all else is 'noise'
Compass' chief real estate strategist speaks this week at the Compass RETREAT on 'The Future of the Industry and Client Representation.' In a recent conversation, he shared his insights
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 16
What to expect at Compass' annual RETREAT in San Diego this week
Throughout the week, RETREAT attendees will learn how to develop new business tactics, wield technology more efficiently and stay afloat as guidance around commissions changes in 2024
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 14
Mark McLaughlin back at Compass as chief strategist 2 years after exit
Former Pacific Union CEO and Compass California President Mark McLaughlin is returning as chief real estate strategist following a 2-year hiatus. He'll focus on improving the agent experience
by Marian McPherson Jul 19
All in family as Tracy McLaughlin and daughter join Engel & Völkers
Before joining The Agency, McLaughlin co-owned Pacific Union International, which she bought with her then-husband before selling to Compass. Her daughter will join her at Engel & Völkers
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 21
Referral app sends agents' clients to cofounder's mortgage company
Realfinity co-founder Erwin Robert Hirt's mortgage companies have been involved in litgation over loan officer compensation and suspected client data breach
by Matt Carter Mar 22
Mark McLaughlin leaves Compass to start new venture
Compass California President Mark McLaughlin will be leaving his post on Sept. 30 to rebuild his venture capital firm, McLaughlin Ventures
by Marian McPherson Aug 9
Compass turns 10: A look at the brokerage's most pivotal moments
On the occasion of Compass' annual REtreat in Atlanta this week, take a look back at the New York City-based brokerage's decade-long evolution as covered by Inman
Compass agents anticipate post-pandemic buyer's market in California
More than 700 Compass California agents shared their concerns, market predictions for when shelter-in-place laws lift
by Marian McPherson Apr 15
Compass makes changes to concierge, bridge loans amid industry slowdown
Compass is temporarily suspending its Bridge Loan Advance program, among other changes
by Patrick Kearns Mar 17
Did Realogy just create a new industry standard for closing gifts?
Industry leaders weigh-in on the Realogy and Amazon partnership at Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Patrick Kearns Jul 23
WATCH: Selling to stay ahead of the market shift 
Take a look at why companies are choosing to sell and how it impacts the broader market from the industry leaders who know it best
by Inman Feb 27
Tracy McLaughlin joins The Agency
McLaughlin's departure comes 4 months after Compass' acquisition of Pacific Union, where she was a top producer
by Patrick Kearns Jan 14
Climber climbing difficult tough terrain
Nick Segal discusses why his company sold to Compass, how the integration is going and his new self-help book 'On Your Terms'
by Gill South Sep 28
The naysayers are wrong about 2018's biggest real estate deal
Opinion
While it surprised some that Pacific Union CEO Mark McLaughlin linked with Compass, the union makes sense
by Brad Inman Aug 23