Inman Top 5: The biggest stories of the week Oct. 22-28, 2021

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories of the week, according to Inman website visitors. Continue reading

Robert Reffkin wants Compass to be the Amazon of real estate

The Compass CEO shared insight into his company’s approach to technology and why brokers need to make decisions with the next decade in mind. Continue reading

Lockup period is over for Compass. Will investors stick around?

The largest investors in Compass, namely SoftBank, can now sell their shares thanks to the end of a 180-day lockup period. Here’s what their actions could mean for the brokerage’s future. Continue reading

Compass dives further into title insurance with latest acquisition

The deal to acquire LegacyTexas Title Co. follows acquisitions of two other title companies and will ultimately make Compass’s title services available in six states and Washington, D.C. Continue reading

Market analysts increase Compass revenue forecast to $6.3B

After solid second-quarter earnings, investment analysts are predicting Compass’ stock will rise back to the level of its initial public offering performance. Continue reading

Compass CEO: There’s ‘incredible’ demand from foreign buyers

Robert Reffkin also said he expects the New York City real estate market to rebound, and that housing in general should thrive in the near-term future. Continue reading

Compass dramatically trims losses, sees rocketing revenue in Q2

The brokerage lost $7 million last quarter, a vast improvement over both the previous quarter and last year. The results earned plaudits from investors. Here’s what you need to know. Continue reading

‘We didn’t know anything’: The key moment that transformed Compass

During a 90-minute interview on NPR’s ‘How I Built This,’ Compass CEO Robert Reffkin shared his life story and the defining moment that changed his company’s trajectory. Continue reading