Umansky threatens to sue NAR as pocket listing pressure mounts
The Agency CEO and founder said he plans to revive a lawsuit against NAR over a pocket listing network. The threat came days after NAR officials convened to reevaluate Clear Cooperation
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 17
Clear Cooperation takes center stage, faces pressure to change
Officials from the National Association of Realtors are meeting this week to discuss the so-called pocket listing ban — one of the industry's most polarizing rules
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 10
Compass launches new division for older real estate consumers
The launch comes as the Baby Boomers race into their elder years, creating what some observers have referred to as a 'silver tsunami'
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 26
Landmark real estate commission rules officially go into effect today
The new rules are the result of the National Association of Realtors' major antitrust settlement. They're poised to change how agents are paid and how real estate consumers search for homes
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 17
Compass CEO: Clear cooperation is 'anti-homeowner'
Robert Reffkin said clear cooperation forces homeowners into a system that attaches 'negative insights' to listings, and predicted the polarizing anti-pocket listing rule is ultimately doomed
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 31
Compass posts gains in revenue and agent count in Q2 earnings
Compass brought in $1.7B in revenue between April and June, and managed to add thousands of real estate agents to its ranks, according to Q2 earnings released Wednesday
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 31
Frontgate team returns to Compass after stint at Side
Led by Jeffery Biebuyck and Dana Olmes, the team has closed $2B in lifetime sales and is ranked No. 4 in Los Angeles and No. 20 in California among medium teams, according to Real Trends
Luxury's back, baby: It's 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 Christy Murdock May 31
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin says the luxury market is back
During his latest CNBC appearance, Compass CEO Robert Reffkin said recent stock market gains have led to a resurgence in luxury sales
by Marian McPherson May 24
Virtual to brick-and-mortar: 5 brokerage models made for 2025
Take into account the way you like to work, your level of expertise and your desire for collaboration when considering the brokerage model that works best for you and your business
by Christy Murdock May 14
1,500-agent Tennessee real estate brokerage joins Compass
49-year-old Nashville brokerage Parks Real Estate has merged with Compass. The firm boasts 15 offices statewide and closed $6.25B in sales last year, according to an announcement Monday
by Marian McPherson May 13
Compass posts revenue spike and increases agent count in strong Q1
The real estate brokerage also managed to trim losses and achieved positive free cash flow for the first time ever in a first quarter, according to an earnings call Wednesday afternoon
by Jim Dalrymple II May 8
Leading Laguna Beach team returns to Compass from Coldwell
The Marcus Skenderian Real Estate Group is boomeranging back to Compass after 3 years away to launch its own brick-and-mortar office in Laguna Beach
Compass acquires 3,100-agent Gulf Coast giant Latter & Blum
Latter & Blum has been an indie for more than 100 years and today boasts more than 3,100 agents. The deal pushes Compass into Louisiana and Mississippi for the first time
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 3
Compass to pay $57.5M to settle commission lawsuits
The news comes 1 week after NAR's whopping $418M settlement was announced. Compass also agreed to make some minor changes to its business practices as part of the settlement
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 22