Airbnb chief calls out CEOs for remote work double standard

“I guarantee you that many of these CEOs who are calling people back to the office in New York City are going away to the Hamptons for the summer or going to Europe in August,” Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said. Continue reading

‘I blundered’: Better CEO apologizes to workers after layoffs go viral

Better CEO Vishal Garg has apologized to the mortgage company’s staff, saying he failed to show adequate respect for the 900 former employees who were let go last week. Continue reading

Why NAR is on the right side of the agent commission debate

Anthony Lamacchia generally agrees with Homie CEO Johnny Hanna’s take that change is good for the industry. However, he doesn’t see the agent commission “reckoning” as better for consumers as many are painting it. Here’s why. Continue reading

Replacing yourself? 6 qualities to look for in a team CEO

Talent is everywhere — if you know what to look for. And when you’re hiring someone to replace yourself as team leader, the search might take a while — the stakes are higher. Here’s what you should look for when hiring a CEO to run your real estate tea… Continue reading

Team structure 101: Breaking down 21 positions

Every team looks a little different, but here are some positions you might see on a larger (1,000 transactions a year or more) team. If your team is smaller in transaction size or agent count, you can adjust and scale these positions to fit your team s… Continue reading

Freddie Mac names Mark Grier interim CEO

The Prudential Financial vet served on Freddie Mac’s board of directors for about one year before being named the company’s interim chief executive officer. Continue reading

Why ignorance is the biggest problem in real estate

Regular columnist Jay Thompson takes a look at earnings news — as well as the industry’s response — and why not really understanding the interworkings of businesses is a massive hurdle in real estate. Continue reading

WATCH: How Compass’ CEO balances growth

Compass has stated that its technology stack is a unique differentiator in the marketplace. Founder and CEO Robert Reffkin sits down with MRIS Investors’ David Charron to explore examples of this technology and discuss how data plays a key role in its … Continue reading

Indie brokerages are facing a ‘very, very difficult time’ says Pacific Union SoCal President

Segal is looking forward to expanding his pre-market listings website, the Private View market listings platform, nationwide under the new Compass ownership Continue reading