4 tips for agents who want to score laughs — and leads — on Instagram
Matt Lionetti of The Agency gained a following by posting comedy sketches about real estate on Instagram. He shared tips with Inman for other agents trying to do the same
David Hasselhoff's dermatologist is selling a mansion full of NFT art
Non-fungible tokens, which are units of data stored on blockchain, have recently become a trendy form of modern art. Now they're part of an $88M mansion listing
The Agency launches in Calgary, adding to its Canadian offices
The new Canadian office will join a number of the brokerage's existing offices across the country, which include locations in Toronto, Victoria, Oakville, Kitchener and Cowichan
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 23
Overhead view of design team having project meeting in office
As brokerages begin to transition to an in-office working environment, it’s important to create a holistic space that supports agents and helps them thrive. Here are four ways to do just that
by Rainy Hake Austin Jul 22
Los Angeles team jumps from Compass to rival The Agency
Adam Rosenfeld and his team of 8 agents will join forces with Jon Grauman, who was already at The Agency, to form a new team
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 19
15 tips for first-time real estate investors, straight from the pros
Inman spoke with industry pros to learn their top tips for first-time real estate investors, and they had plenty of knowledge to share with newbies in need of a little bit of confidence
The future of second-homeownership is bright
Pacaso co-founder Austin Allison and The Agency CEO Mauricio Umansky talk about the future of second-homeownership as Americans prepare for a new normal
by Marian McPherson Jun 16
Connecting with Mauricio Umansky: The looming luxury shortage
'There is a tremendous shortage of inventory, and I think it's the only thing holding us back,' the founder of The Agency told Inman leading up to Inman Connect this month
Instagram-savvy agents share how to spin gold on the platform
Real estate Instagram pros who spoke at Inman Connect Now on Tuesday stressed that agents should be authentic on the platform, and not worry too much about creating a ton of industry-specific content
by Lillian Dickerson May 18
The Agency recognized for COVID safety measures
The rating from the International WELL Building Institute confirms that a company has taken the proper health and safety steps to keep its clients and employees safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Compass readies for first earnings report after a turbulent month
As Compass gears up for its first-ever earnings call on May 12, here's a review of the brokerage's first month as a publicly traded company — including acquisitions, lawsuits and stock market highs and lows
by Marian McPherson May 11
Proposed capital gains tax increase could lead to a rush of luxury sales
Amid Biden's proposal to raise the long-term capital gains tax to 39.6%, luxury agents are reporting a slew of panicked questions from 'extremely motivated' sellers
Gavel over one hundred dollar bills represents Newrez' settling a complaint
Former Compass agents Todd and Lisa Sheppard have filed a class-action suit against the brokerage for allegedly price-fixing and making unfair commission deductions
by Marian McPherson May 4
Luxury brokerage The Agency adds franchise on Long Island
The office will be the 18th for the Los Angeles-based brand, and will operate in Huntington, about an hour outside of Manhattan
by Jim Dalrymple II May 3
The Agency files lawsuit against Compass
The suit focuses on The Agency's new president, Rainy Hake Austin, and her contract with Compass, where she previously worked
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 16