Robert Reffkin in Nashville
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin argued against Clear Cooperation Wednesday during an Inman on Tour session in Nashville while warning that 'data is the new oil' amid predictions of a national MLS
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 12
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
American Real Estate Association floats Clear Cooperation solution
The trade group wants to replace the polarizing National Association of Realtors rule with what it's calling a 'Clear Collaboration Policy,' which it says would be more flexible than the status quo
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 7
Major scores, massive deals, more lawsuits: Inman's Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Mar 7
Bad habits, bleak forecasts, no crashes: Inman Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Feb 28
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
Why client disclosures, not MLS mandates, serve homeowners best
Opinion
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin cites research on pre-marketing outcomes to argue for an end to Clear Cooperation Policy mandates
by Robert Reffkin Feb 27
Gary Keller, Leo Pareja, Robert Reffkin: Inman Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Feb 21
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
Reffkin knocks NAR, says rules 'prop up' inexperienced agents
The Compass CEO said that NAR's rules have held back top agents and brokerages. But Robert Reffkin also believes that as those rules end, big brokerages like his will pull further ahead
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 19
Gary Keller says agents must accept 'easy deals' are dead
At Keller Williams' annual Family Reunion, franchise co-founder Gary Keller said 2025 won't be any better than 2024, but agents can thrive if they use market headwinds to their advantage
by Marian McPherson Feb 18
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
Is removing Days on Market and price history a good idea or not?
Opinion
Team leader Carl Medford looks at the Clear Cooperation debate through the lens of a simple question: 'What's best for the consumer?'
by Carl Medford Feb 18
Aged marketing, mortgage anxiety, another argument: Inman Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Feb 14
Robert Reffkin nods to Gary Keller in latest Clear Cooperation critique
Opinion
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin lays out 10 questions his agents are asking in the wake of NAR's commission settlement in his latest argument in favor of consumer choice and against CCP
by Robert Reffkin Feb 7