In the end, Elon Musk hired agents to sell his final ‘earthly possession’

After putting San Francisco home on market without the help of an agent, the SpaceX CEO relented, tapping Mary and Brent Gullixson of Compass to sell last property in his portfolio. Continue reading

As Tesla sets its sights on Austin, listing agents near plant shift gears

With news of Tesla bringing its headquarters to Austin and a factory nearing its opening, agents are advising sellers nearby to think big. Continue reading

Creating value in your business? It’s all about integrity

If you cut corners, fudge numbers, or break the rules, expect to be busted. It will kill the deal or deflate your valuation. Don’t put your biz up for sale if there’s rot in the basement. Continue reading

Elon Musk puts final home on market 1 year after vowing to unload all ‘earthly possessions’

The SpaceX founder took to Twitter to announce plans to put his “special place” just south of San Francisco on the market. It’s unclear if Musk has hired an agent. Continue reading

From Urban Compass to IPO: The history of Compass in 21 stories

As the real estate world waits to see how the brokerage’s initial public offering will unfold this week, take a look back at Compass’ decade-long road to success as covered by Inman. Continue reading

Is the Tesla Cybertruck the perfect car for real estate?

Tesla’s new Cybertruck is perfect for real estate agents. It has lots of trunk space, it’s cool-looking, and it offers value for money, in my opinion. Continue reading

Agents praise Elon Musk — but impact of tunnel remains unclear

A tunnel under Los Angeles is opening to the public and Realtors say it could improve the city — though no one is sure if the efforts will draw homeowners. Continue reading

Real estate’s new disruptors: The ‘PayPal Mafia’

A group of hard-charging, investor-entrepreneurs who have built some of the world’s most iconic tech companies have launched a multi-pronged assault on the real estate industry. Continue reading