Compass to pay $57.5M to settle commission lawsuits

The news comes one week after NAR’s whopping $418 million settlement was announced. Compass also agreed to make some minor changes to its business practices as part of the settlement. Continue reading

What to expect on ‘Buying Beverly Hills’ Season 2

Agent rivalries, a transitioning market, family drama and a new mansion tax are just some of the key challenges that cast members will face on the reality TV show in its new season. Continue reading

Outdo the competition with this ultimate SEO guide

In the first of her two-part series, marketing expert Marci James offers insight into making the most of your digital presence with search engine optimization. Continue reading

Realty One Group promotes 5 women into leadership roles

The strategic promotions will help “drive the next era of Realty One Group’s unprecedented global growth,” as the franchiser continues its quest to grow to 30,000 agents. Continue reading

Redfin expands new compensation plan to 7 more markets

Seattle-based brokerage Redfin has expanded its commission-based payment model, Redfin Next, to agents in Chicago, Connecticut, Dallas, Miami, New York, Palm Beach and Washington, D.C. Redfin execs said Redfin Next will help them navigate market “ups a… Continue reading

MLS PIN, Nosalek plaintiffs seek to delay DOJ response after NAR deal

They asked the court for more time to analyze the impact on their proposed settlement of NAR’s proposed rule change banning the MLS display of commissions offered to buyer brokers. Continue reading

Broker Spotlight: Mark McDonough, BHGRE Winans

Find out how this broker-owner left his role as a marketer for brands like Patron Tequila, the Dallas Mavericks and SMU Athletics to lead — and grow — a real estate company. Continue reading

5 ways to cultivate success for women real estate leaders

ERA Real Estate vice president, and new Inman contributor, Lee Ann Roughton shares practical ways to help all women in real estate rise together. Continue reading

EXCLUSIVE: Look inside an $18M mansion from ‘Buying Beverly Hills’

An eye-popping property owned by celebrity plastic surgeon Dr. Paul Nassif will head to auction during Season 2 of the reality TV show. Will it command the desired price? Continue reading

Who’s out: The brokerages not covered in the NAR settlement

More than 90 brokerages would not be covered under the $418 million deal, though most have the option of buying in. Continue reading