Compass sues Northwest MLS, pulling Windermere along for a ride
The suit claims the multiple listing service is a 'monopolist' with 'no meaningful competitors' and that, as a broker-owned MLS, its Seattle area owners have an interest in limiting competition
Chris Kelly on taking the reins at HomeServices, Compass chatter
Kelly is diving into his role as HomeServices' CEO at a challenging time, but he told Inman he's ready to get to work. He dished on private listings, Zillow and those Compass acquisition rumors
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 24
Private listings negatively impact both buyers and sellers: Watchdog
Opinion
Stephen Brobeck, senior fellow at the Consumer Policy Center, examines competing interests and competing policies to determine which will benefit consumers
by Stephen Brobeck Apr 21
Coldwell Banker agrees to pay $20M to settle spam case
Homeowners whose numbers were on the national do-not-call list reported telemarketing calls from Coldwell Banker agents. Class members are expected to get about $281 each
by Taylor Anderson Apr 18
Broker Spotlight: Ken Baris, BHHS Jordan Baris Realty
Learn how this second-generation broker brings an athlete's mindset and competitive advantage to leadership and life
by Christy Murdock Apr 10
Rocket bucks tariff stock market selloff on prospects for growth
Lower mortgage rates could help lenders do more business, and investment analysts like Rocket's plans to acquire real estate brokerage Redfin and loan servicing giant Mr. Cooper
by Matt Carter Apr 4
Fathom Realty now offering agents 20% commission split option
Elevate program offers higher level of services, including 'done-for-you marketing,' lead generation and transaction management, for what the company considers to be a low split
by Matt Carter Apr 3
Compass acquisition offers a glimpse into @properties’ finances
Following its acquisition of Chicago's largest brokerage in January, Compass pulled back the curtain on @properties’ financial health over the 12 months prior to the headline-grabbing merger
by Taylor Anderson Apr 1
25 unique ways to cut brokerage costs (without killing growth)
Every dollar you keep is a dollar you don’t have to chase in sales, Chris Pollinger writes. The best brokerages don’t just earn more — they keep more
by Chris Pollinger Mar 27
Judge allows Hanna Holdings buy-side commission case to continue
Homebuyer plaintiffs allege Hanna Holdings conspired to inflate commissions and that buyers are the ones who pay through higher home prices. Mixed ruling allows case to move forward
by Taylor Anderson Mar 20
Compass negotiating to buy Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
The deal is reportedly nearing the finish line, though the companies have not agreed on final terms
Rocket Companies to purchase Redfin in $1.75B all-stock deal
This acquisition will integrate Redfin's home search platform, which features over 1M listings and a network of 2,200 agents, with Rocket Companies' mortgage origination and servicing
by Richelle Hammiel Mar 10
35-agent Spokane, Washington, team 4 Degrees joins eXp Realty
Brothers Joel and Jordan Tampien founded their brokerage, 4 Degrees, in 2015 and have grown to 35 agents. Last year, the team completed 755 transaction sides worth approximately $306M
by Marian McPherson Mar 7
Rocket Homes off the hook as Trump's CFPB drops lawsuits
Dec. 23 RESPA complaint that accused Rocket Homes of favoring real estate agents who steered clients to Rocket Mortgage is dismissed 'without prejudice' by the CFPB's new leadership
by Matt Carter Feb 27
Compass snaps up major Washington DC luxury brokerage
Washington Fine Properties operates in Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia and has about 150 agents. The company's leadership team will remain in place after joining Compass
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 20