Fathom out to raise more than $7M by hiking agent fees, selling shares
The agent fee increases the flat-fee brokerage previously implemented for 2023 haven't stopped Fathom from growing, with Sept. 30 agent count up 13% from a year ago, to 11,333
by Matt Carter Dec 5
Altisource public stock offering will pay off roughly $20M in debt
Shares in the Hubzu operator touched a new 52-week low Friday as the company released details of a plan to pay off a portion of its nearly $200M debt burden by issuing up to 4.6M shares
by Matt Carter Feb 10
Knock moves into 50th market, launches closing guarantee
Knock has announced it will offer Home Swap in Chicago in addition to offering a $5,000 on-time closing promise
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 29
The Compass IPO: Everything you want to know but were afraid to ask
What are the next steps? How do Compass agents stock grants or RSUs work, and when can agents sell their shares? Will going public change the way Compass operates? Inman answers those questions and more
by Patrick Kearns Jan 15
From rumors to reality: The long and winding path to a Compass IPO
Compass' initial public offering has been the source of speculation at both Inman and other media outlets since at least 2017. Here's a look back at the origins of our obsession
by Patrick Kearns Jan 14
Compass officially files paperwork to go public
The company appears to be deploying an initial public offering strategy rather than going public through a special purpose acquisition company
by Patrick Kearns Jan 11
Former Compass agent sues firm over contract 'bait-and-switch'
The lawsuit, filed in California by agent J. Gregory Maffei, allows a glimpse into the kind of contracts the company offers agents, which have drawn the ire of many in the industry
by Patrick Kearns Jan 4
title insurance premiums
Fintech startup reportedly expects to bring in more than $800M in revenue this year as mortgage demand soars
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 24
LoanDepot mulling IPO: Report
The lending giant could be worth $12B to $15B, according to new report in Bloomberg
by Patrick Kearns Sep 21
Opendoor in talks to go public via SPAC merger
Opendoor is reportedly in talks to go public in coordination with Social Capital Hedosophia Holdings Corp. II, a blank-check company that acquires and takes other companies public
by Patrick Kearns Sep 11
Compass is hiring a securities attorney — is an IPO next?
The tasks outlined in the job description include the 'timely satisfaction of SEC and stock exchange compliance and reporting obligations'
by Patrick Kearns Jun 16
Compass Robert Reffkin graphic art
Robert Reffkin told The Real Deal that Compass doesn't plan to go public in the next 18 months, and a Compass spokesperson said WeWork's failed IPO won't impact the company's plans
by Patrick Kearns Oct 18
A stock market trade office
The Colorado-based brokerage is looking to raise up to $6M to fund anticipated growth
by Patrick Kearns Jun 6
Money dollar bills
The Seattle-based tech-focused brokerage may look to use the proceeds to acquire other businesses or technologies
by Patrick Kearns Jul 16
Zillow eyes acquisitions and growth in new $650M offering
Real estate tech giant will sell at least $325M in stock and $325M in senior notes
by Emma Hinchliffe Jun 28