Compass sued over a single decimal point
A real estate advisory firm is suing the NY-headquartered brokerage for underpayment over what it says was a costly minor typo in a years-old contract
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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
Sellers pulling homes off market ahead of Uber, Lyft IPOs
Homeowners in San Francisco are waiting for an influx of new millionaires before pulling the trigger on deals
by Patrick Kearns Apr 17
Compass doesn't care if it builds or buys its technology: Reffkin
CEO Robert Reffkin said he wants his agents to have the best technology — and he's willing to buy it if necessary
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 10
Engel & Völkers opens in Napa with Compass defectors
Paul Benson will lead the new outpost, which also includes former Bradley Real Estate Group agents
by Patrick Kearns Feb 15
Compass pumps the brakes: No new markets in 2019
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin reveals the company will pay less for acquisitions in 2019
by Patrick Kearns Jan 29
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
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In a company-wide email obtained by Inman, Robert Reffkin also claims Compass is 3rd largest US brokerage and ahead of schedule on its goal of 20% market share in top 20 markets
by Patrick Kearns Jan 3
Kinder, gentler Compass CEO regrets 'arrogant' marketing
In an exclusive one-on-one with Inman, Compass CEO and co-founder Robert Reffkin reflects on the 6 whirlwind years since the company launched in New York City
by Patrick Kearns Oct 17
What does the stock market tumble mean for real estate?
Economists say the sell-off was a bit of an overcorrection, but it could have long-term implications on the market
by Patrick Kearns Oct 10
MoxiWorks blasts Compass for agent productivity claims
MoxiWorks CEO claims Compass agents become 16% less productive when they move to the company
by Patrick Kearns Sep 25
The 'Compass Effect' is creating a tense industry battlefield
Opinion
Suddenly, real estate has become antagonistic and fiercely competitive, with major forces colliding and jockeying to reshape the landscape
by Brad Inman Sep 21
Questions raised over Compass' recruiting practices
Benoit Mizner Simon, Zephyr and Modern Spaces have criticized tactics Compass deploys in its quest to expand
by Patrick Kearns Aug 27
Pacific Union International is going into commercial real estate
Commercial real estate in Los Angeles is a major gear shift for the San Francisco-based luxury residential firm.
Realtor John Aaroe steps out of retirement — again — for executive role at Pacific Union International