Compass makes major changes to its stock option program

Compass is shifting from offering equity stock options to restricted stock units, which are often viewed as a way for companies to keep talent they recruit. Continue reading

Opendoor adds new builders to its ‘trade up’ program

Opendoor, the direct-to-consumer homebuying and selling startup, is expanding its trade-up program with the addition of two new partners. Now homeowners can sell their homes and more seamlessly move into a newly built home from Century Communities or G… Continue reading

Bright MLS: Pocket listing ban won’t hurt discount brokerages

Bright MLS is facing resistance to a new policy that bans pocket listings, but it said Tuesday the rule will still let discount brokerages customize commission offers. Continue reading

Stagnant homeowners are creating an inventory catch-22

A new study by Redfin revealed the average homeowner in 2019 has lived in their home for 13 years, a five-year increase from 2009. Continue reading

Keller Williams and Compass go head-to-head on tech

Keller Williams President Josh Team traded barbs with Compass CEO Robert Reffkin during a lively Inman Connect Las Vegas panel on Thursday. Continue reading

Compass goes global with India tech hub, adds Amazon veteran

The well-funded brokerage is opening a tech hub in Hyderbad’s HITEC City and plans to add 200 jobs in product and engineering. Continue reading

Compass goes global with India tech hub, adds Amazon veteran

The well-funded brokerage is opening a tech hub in Hyderbad’s HITEC City and plans to add 200 jobs in product and engineering. Continue reading