Author Archives: Marian McPherson

2 Compass execs sell $1M worth of Class A shares

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Joseph Sirosh and Danielle Wilkie sold their shares last week, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing. Both executives scheduled the sell-offs in May. Continue reading →

Fourth round of layoffs hits Keller Williams ahead of Mega Camp

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Keller Williams laid off 23 staff members on Thursday, making it the fourth round of layoffs since October 2021. The layoffs come as the franchisor braces for a choppier market. Continue reading →

Top-Producing LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance members earned $4.85M

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The second annual Top Producers list honors 325 agents and team leaders who raked in $4.85 million in 2021, alone, reflecting the growing influence of LGBTQ+ agents in the industry, the Alliance says. Continue reading →

16 years later, a slain Texas real estate agent’s story comes to a close

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Sixteen years after allegedly killing DR Horton real estate agent Sarah Walker, Kosoul Chanthakoummane is set to be executed Wednesday evening. Continue reading →

Arms race: Kris Lindahl sues broker over trademarked ‘open arms’ pose

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Well-known Minnesota broker Kris Lindahl sued Canada-based RE/MAX broker Rob Golfi on Friday for using his signature ‘open arms’ pose. Lindahl is seeking undisclosed damages for alleged trademark infringement. Continue reading →

Most homeowners still want yards — but pandemic-era pool envy is over

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The pandemic continues to impact homeowner needs, according to Fixr’s 2022 Home Design report. Outdoor spaces and home offices topped owners’ lists while pools sunk to the bottom. Continue reading →

The bear on the hill: Ben Kinney talks about surviving a recession

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At Inman Connect Las Vegas, the Ben Kinney Companies’ founder explained how to become recession-proof with smart spending, careful recruiting and an empathetic mindset. Continue reading →

Keller Williams Q2 revenue rises 1% to $146.8B amid inventory woes

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Market headwinds clobbered Keller Williams transaction volume for the third consecutive quarter, according to earnings Thursday. However, sales volume and agent count remained steady. Continue reading →

Want to keep agents for life? Shift the focus from money to people

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Famed coach Jon Cheplak took to the Broker Connect stage at Inman Connect Las Vegas to help brokers master recruitment and retention through putting their agents first. Continue reading →

Anywhere COO: Time, friction and costs can be slashed across industry

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At her first Inman Connect appearance on Wednesday, Anywhere COO Melissa McSherry talked about the power of technology to reduce friction. Continue reading →