Compass negotiating to buy Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
The deal is reportedly nearing the finish line, though the companies have not agreed on final terms
Clear Cooperation favors free markets: Bess Freedman
Opinion
Dismantling CCP entirely will negatively impact the industry, Brown Harris Stevens CEO Freedman writes. The industry needs to ‘step up and do what’s right for buyers, sellers and agents alike'
by Bess Freedman Mar 12
Howard Hanna demands judge’s recusal over political donations
Undisclosed political donations to Judge Stephen Bough’s wife called a disqualifying conflict of interest in a commission case known as Gibson. Plaintiffs' attorneys push back against the claim
by Taylor Anderson Mar 11
Pam Liebman: Most listings should be 'shared amongst everybody'
The CEO of Corcoran appeared at Inman on Tour Nashville Tuesday and expressed support for Clear Cooperation. She also said the best market is simply one where agents can transact
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 11
More sellers are taking a hard-line approach with commissions: Intel
February Intel Index data suggests that agents are beginning to track patterns in what's happening to their commission rates, and are less uncertain about how it's impacting business
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 10
NAR makes more changes to leadership team with new CFO pick
NAR named Matthew Cenedella as its new CFO. He will replace long-time CFO John Pierpont, who will retire at the end of March
by Taylor Anderson Mar 6
Rentals, tech and efficiency drive real estate’s Q4 earnings
Companies doubling down on rentals, AI and streamlined operations pulled ahead, while others struggled with agent attrition and slowing sales
by Jessi Healey Feb 27
Gitcha launches services in California to assist fire-affected
'While we can’t create more housing, we can help those affected share their needs and connect with their community for support': Gitcha CEO
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 24
Compass grows revenue and agent count, market share tops 5%
The company now has 17,752 principal agents. Founder and CEO Robert Reffkin said in a new earnings report that he believes his company will pull ahead in 2025
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 18
Now live: Inman On Tour Miami early bird tickets
Join us from May 20-21 at the New World Center Miami Beach for a professional development event like you’ve never experienced
by Inman Feb 14
New York broker sues Zillow, saying StreetEasy 'masked' his listings
George T. Spyridakis, an associate broker with eXp Realty, alleged Zillow's StreetEasy allowed multiple brokers to list the same unit on the platform, effectively hiding it from public view
by Taylor Anderson Feb 12
Umansky and Dwiggins face off in the great Clear Cooperation debate
Tune in to Inman Access, and decide which side of the debate between The Agency's Mauricio Umansky and NextHome's James Dwiggins you're on
by Inman Feb 7
John Lawrence boomerangs to Douglas Elliman from Compass
The 30-plus year real estate vet spent 15 years during the peak of his career at Douglas Elliman and recently returned after a 3-year stint at Compass. His 19-person team also joins him at Elliman
Bess Freedman on why Compass' listing portal is raising red flags
Opinion
Launched Monday, Compass One's aim is to funnel business through private exclusive channels, Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman writes — yet it threatens a healthy real estate market
by Bess Freedman Feb 5
A broker left out of NAR settlement gets candid: 'I'm still pissed'
First Team CEO Michele Harrington's company just settled a commission suit. But while speaking to Inman, she was critical of the way the suits, and NAR's involvement, have played out
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 4