Top 7 safety risks for real estate agents — and how to avoid them

For real estate agents, it’s essential to be prepared to protect and defend yourself and your client’s property and data, Erica Ramus writes. Continue reading

Fathom’s share price rebounds after $5.4M offering closes

CEO Marco Fregenal says company will use proceeds to “invest in sales and marketing initiatives, pursue strategic opportunities that enhance our platform and support ongoing operations.” Continue reading

Here’s why indies are stoked about the Compass-Anywhere deal

Most indie brokers Inman spoke with as news of the Compass and Anywhere transaction unfolded on Monday felt that the brokerages becoming one huge entity would make the indie experience even more attractive to agents. Continue reading

Experts see Anywhere acquisition as bid to remake real estate in Compass’ image

In acquiring Anywhere, Compass would absorb a smattering of business models and a load of debt. But it might gain something its CEO has long sought, observers say: more sway over industry affairs. Continue reading

Here’s what comes next in the Compass-Anywhere deal

The FTC and Department of Justice are expected to scrutinize the impacts of the deal — which would give the merged companies a combined market share of 18 percent Continue reading

Compass agents see play for Anywhere as a power move

Agents said the deal gives the combined firms increased bargaining power and could help move the needle in Compass’s legal battles. Continue reading

Is NAR the big loser in the Compass and Anywhere deal?

Compass has long had a contentious relationship with the National Association of Realtors. Real estate veterans speculated Monday that NAR could thus suffer as Compass grows. Continue reading

Compass’ merger with Anywhere Inc. will reshape global real estate

CEO Mickey Alam Khan writes that with its new merger, Compass will finally achieve its goal to become the Amazon of real estate. Continue reading

Compass to acquire Anywhere in $1.6B deal, capping rise to top

The upstart Compass had already grown to the top residential brokerage by sales volume. Now, it’s moving to acquire its chief rival. Continue reading