Real estate in 2021 was weird, wild and always unpredictable

The year saw explosive rivalries, wild stock market performances and plenty of rage. Continue reading

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

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

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

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

WATCH: Ryan Serhant on an impending luxury slump

Jade Mills, Ryan Serhant, Gary Gold and Mauricio Umansky tell a Luxury Connect crowd how to prepare themselves and clients for a possible downturn. Continue reading

Compass sees both revenue and losses rise in 3rd quarter

The brokerage brought in $1.74 billion between July and September, but also lost $100 million — way up from both last year and one quarter earlier. Continue reading

What to expect as Compass, Opendoor, Offerpad and Keller Williams release earnings today

How will Opendoor and Offerpad respond to Zillow bowing out of iBuying? How is Compass faring as a fledgling public company? And is Keller Williams nearing an IPO? Continue reading

WATCH: Compass CEO Robert Reffkin in conversation with Brad Inman

In this complete interview from Inman Connect Las Vegas, the Compass CEO discusses his company’s approach to technology and why brokers need to make decisions with the next decade in mind. Continue reading

Compass hires new sales executive from Brown Harris Stevens

Fritz Frigan most recently worked as an executive vice president at the New York City-based brokerage Brown Harris Stevens. Continue reading

Listing ‘mafias,’ the Amazon of real estate and other Connect standouts

This year’s highlights included the escalation of a Zillow-CoStar cold war, warnings that the market could turn and countless tips for agents who want to thrive in any kind of market. Continue reading