Monthly Archives: September 2025

Why agents who ignore branding won’t survive the next 5 years

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Without a brand, you will spend your career chasing deals. Alyssa Stalker explains why recognition and presence are the difference between hustling harder and selling more. Continue reading →

5 creative strategies to overcome seller staging objections

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Bernice Ross shares strategies for showing sellers that real estate staging can add value and save time between listing and going under contract. Continue reading →

Here’s what comes next in the Compass-Anywhere deal

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The FTC and Department of Justice are expected to scrutinize the impacts of the deal — which would give the merged companies a combined market share of 18 percent Continue reading →

A security expert’s top 10 tips for keeping real estate agents safe

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As Realtor Safety Month approaches its end, Robert Siciliano offers a reminder that agent safety requires vigilance and planning. Continue reading →

Compass agents see play for Anywhere as a power move

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Agents said the deal gives the combined firms increased bargaining power and could help move the needle in Compass’s legal battles. Continue reading →

Better shares soar on bullish thesis by activist investor Eric Jackson

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EMJ Capital’s founder posted a thesis on X that Better Home & Finance is “the Shopify of mortgages” with the potential for AI to boost capacity and fuel explosive growth. Continue reading →

Is NAR the big loser in the Compass and Anywhere deal?

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Compass has long had a contentious relationship with the National Association of Realtors. Real estate veterans speculated Monday that NAR could thus suffer as Compass grows. Continue reading →

Compass’ merger with Anywhere Inc. will reshape global real estate

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CEO Mickey Alam Khan writes that with its new merger, Compass will finally achieve its goal to become the Amazon of real estate. Continue reading →

Compass to acquire Anywhere in $1.6B deal, capping rise to top

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The upstart Compass had already grown to the top residential brokerage by sales volume. Now, it’s moving to acquire its chief rival. Continue reading →