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

Compass partners with Rocket-Redfin to display coming-soon listings

Compass Coming Soon listings will receive priority display on Redfin.com, with buyer inquiries sent to Compass listing agents, according to details of the new partnership. Continue reading

Texas’ 2nd largest brokerage renews contract with BHGRE

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate is keeping one of its top-performing affiliates after signing a long-term extension. Houston-based BHGRE Gary Greene has been with the brand for 38 years. Continue reading

Stacking the board: Real estate’s biggest new hires and moves

The Agency, Century 21, Cloze and other industry brands made moves this week, bringing on new staffers, recruiting new teams and more. Continue reading

Opportunity knocks: This week’s industry hires and moves

The industry shuffle continues, with teams and brokers going independent or returning to their roots. Here are updates from HomeSmart, The Agency and others. Continue reading

The deal is done: Compass and Anywhere have officially merged

Less than four months after Compass and Anywhere — two of the biggest companies in real estate — announced a planned merger, the firms closed the $1.6 billion deal on Friday after receiving a majority of shareholder approval. Continue reading

Design trends and tips to help your listing fly off the market in 2026

Restraint, a focus on nature and the outdoors, and good staging will help luxury agents and their clients close the deal in 2026. Continue reading

Elevate your marketing, and make it a strategic component to growth

Real estate marketing isn’t just tactical, marketing expert Cara Tachibana writes. Learn how a strategic brand approach drives growth and agent adoption as she walks through her brokerage’s marketing makeover. Continue reading

Better Homes and Gardens: Homebuyers ‘won’t settle for less’

Homebuyers are seeking earth-toned hues, indoor-outdoor spaces, large windows and lush landscaping in 2026, according to Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate’s latest trends report. Continue reading

Change strategy as the market shifts to win the listings long game

Coach agents on how to shift from “turn-and-burn” tactics to intentional nurturing, smarter messaging and pricing that reflects today’s market realities. Continue reading