Los Angeles broker, CEO and SoCal luxury icon John Aaroe dies
Aaroe, who founded John Aaroe & Associates and the John Aaroe Group, was known as a cherished mentor and guiding light to Southern California agents. He passed away at the age of 73
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 19
Leading agents at Carolwood form The Advisory team
Carolwood's managing broker Nick Segal, alongside agents Shaun Alan-Lee and Jane Dorian, recently founded the white-glove service team, which operates in markets in SoCal and NYC
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 20
Christine Jacobson, formerly of NextHome, heads to Realtor.com
Christine Jacobson has joined Realtor.com as senior vice president of B2B marketing. In her new role, Jacobson will expand the portal's B2B offerings in a bid to help agents grow their business
by Marian McPherson Sep 17
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
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
Top agent Tracy McLaughlin 'boomerangs' to The Agency
Following 8 months at Engel & Völkers, McLaughlin has returned to The Agency. She told Inman she initially left the brand because of logistical issues surrounding her launch in Aspen
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 14
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
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 announces another California acquisition
The rapidly growing brokerage has acquired Central Coast Realty Group, bolstering its large presence in California
by Patrick Kearns Jul 1
Los Angeles buildings skyline California
WSA Real Estate operates in the tony western half of Los Angeles. Team members are now decamping for Compass, which isn't acquiring the entity itself but its entire workforce
by Jim Dalrymple II May 21
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
The biggest mergers and acquisitions of 2018
The year was marked by big-name brokerage acquisitions and real estate companies boosting their tech offerings
by Patrick Kearns Dec 26
‘Disenchanted, shocked’ agents leave Pacific Union after Compass acquisition
Geoffrey and Slava Nelson are bringing their $40 million sales volume to Coldwell Banker, claiming the data-driven business model at Compass was 'depersonalized'
by Patrick Kearns Dec 6
Take a look at San Francisco's most expensive listing
The $45M Russian Hill estate overlooks the city's most famous landmarks and views
by Marian McPherson Nov 13