Compass just declared independence from the MLS and took Redfin and Rocket with it

What does this partnership mean? Coldwell Banker agent Cara Ameer examines Compass’ latest moves against “organized real estate” for answers. Continue reading

The Compass-Rocket listing partnership has agents in ‘wait-and-see’ mode

Compass rocked the industry with a partnership that displays its coming-soon listings on Redfin. Brokers are intrigued, but unwilling to make brash business decisions in response to the move. Continue reading

The stage is set for a better spring, agents say: Client Pipeline Tracker

Agents are sticking to their guns in recent Intel Index surveys, arguing that their existing pipelines look better than a few months ago — and that their hopes are higher for the year ahead. Their cautious optimism is about to be put to the test. Continue reading

Catch up with Compass, Keller and the commission question

While CEOs trade barbs, real estate agents are focused on how to take home more in commissions this year than last year. Continue reading

Compass-Anywhere, Gary Keller, eXp earnings: Inman Top 5

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

Compass posts ‘strongest Q4 results in our history,’ but feels the weight of merger costs

Despite gains in revenue, agent count and gross transaction value, Compass also grappled with a $42.6 million net loss in Q4. Continue reading

With merger complete, layoffs come for Anywhere and Compass

Six weeks after the two companies merged into a mega-brokerage, layoffs began taking place at both brands last week and continued this week, multiple past and present employees at both companies told Inman. Continue reading

Clarity, strategy, momentum: Inside the agenda for Inman On Tour Nashville

On April 22, Inman On Tour lands at the Country Music Hall of Fame for a one-day experience built for agents who want direction in a shifting market. From consolidation to AI to back-to-basics lead generation, every session is designed to answer one pr… Continue reading

Gary Keller on Compass-Anywhere: ‘I wouldn’t have done it’

Gary Keller delivered his annual State of the Housing Market keynote on Monday, musing on sales trends and market competitiveness — while offering a few quips about Compass and CoStar. Continue reading

How to capture massive share in today’s tough real estate market

Old school marketing strategy married to AI customization is the secret to success in today’s new and very competitive marketplace, Bernice Ross writes. Continue reading