Author Archives: Marian McPherson

Ribbon jump-starts 2022 expansion push with 2 new markets

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The homeownership startup has December and January launches planned for markets in Alabama and Virginia. The company plans to be in 25 states by the end of next year. Continue reading →

5 reasons to be optimistic about the 2022 housing market

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At the National Association of Realtors’ national conference on Friday, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun shared promising insights about 2022. Continue reading →

7 ways to create meaningful relationships with your sphere

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Real estate agents Jena Turner and Katie Clancy share how to leverage business systems to grow your sphere and deliver excellent service every time. Continue reading →

Realogy, Sotheby’s partner to purchase Concierge Auctions

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The real estate conglomerate and auction house have joined forces to acquire luxury home marketplace Concierge Auctions for an undisclosed amount. Continue reading →

South Dakota governor’s daughter closes appraisal business amid nepotism claims

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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s daughter Kassidy Peters has quit her appraisal job as state legislators investigate her mother for alleged “abuse of power.” Continue reading →

Homeward kicks off 20-market expansion effort in Phoenix

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Six months after securing its most significant funding round yet, cash-offer startup Homeward is aiming to raise the bar once again with the launch of 20 new markets before the end of 2022. Continue reading →

Compass lays out 2022 vision plan, unveils ‘Find an Agent’ platform

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A super-sized transaction management and referral platform, a new client dashboard and continued market expansion are all at the heart of Compass’ mission to create “clients for life.” Continue reading →

Robert Reffkin shares the ‘magic’ of Compass at REtreat Conference

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Compass CEO Robert Reffkin kicked off his brokerage’s first in-person conference in over a year with a reflection on how COVID changed him and the company. Continue reading →

Avi Dorfman’s 8-year battle with Compass is finally over

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Eight years after filing suit against Compass, Avi Dorfman has what he wants — a founder title and compensation for his role in helping the company pivot in 2012. Continue reading →

Zillow Offers is dead. But Zillow (and iBuying) is here to stay

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At Connect Now on Tuesday, real estate analyst Mike DelPrete shared with Brad Inman where Zillow went wrong with Zillow Offers and what “Zillow 3.0” could look like. Continue reading →