What does Compass’ last big acquisition say about Anywhere?

With the merger expected to close late next year, what kind of changes should agents and consumers expect when the nation’s top two brokerages by sales volume become one? Continue reading

Anywhere: The rise and fall of an industry giant

The cautionary tale of Anywhere is one of historic industry dominance, costly missteps and an inability to adapt in time, Sean Frank writes. Continue reading

A mega-team goes indie, and other big-time real estate moves

Parker Pemberton and his team have left eXp Realty, Corcoran snapped up a team in Rhode Island, and a new team has emerged at Douglas Elliman. Continue reading

Don’t just read the news. Be part of the story with Inman’s Tip Line

The Inman Tip Line is ready and waiting for your insights. Reach out with what you’re hearing and become part of the news-gathering process. Continue reading

FTC sues Zillow: A wake-up call for real estate agents and brokers

If you’re dependent on Zillow for lead gen, it’s time to build resilient funnels, own your data, and beef up your referral and content engines, Josh Ries writes. Continue reading

Compass-Anywhere merger FAQ: How will it change real estate?

What does the Compass-Anywhere deal mean for private listings? For NAR? For agents in the trenches? We’ve got the answers Continue reading

5 ways real estate agents can still win big in Q4

By October, many real estate agents are ready to coast into the holidays. Amy Corr, Chief Brokerage Officer for @properties Christie’s International Real Estate, shares five strategies agents can use to win in Q4. Continue reading

How one upstart brokerage went from nothing to IPO in 3 years

LPT International CEO Michael Valdes shares his journey from investment banker to CEO back to Wall Street with an upcoming IPO. Plus, find out about his newest venture, Aperture. Continue reading

Hoby Hanna: What no one tells you about leading through a merger

The hard part comes after the deal closes. Howard W. “Hoby” Hanna tells you how to retain agents, reassure clients and lead through the uncertainty of a merger. Continue reading