Compass faces another ‘theft of trade secrets’ lawsuit

A Pennsylvania-based Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate affiliate has filed a lawsuit against Compass for helping a former agent breach several covenants, including non-disclosure, non-competition and non-solicitation. Continue reading

Compass faces fourth lawsuit since initial public offering

Former Compass agents Todd and Lisa Sheppard have filed a class-action suit against the brokerage for price-fixing and making unfair commission deductions. Continue reading

What’s the dark side of record-low interest rates? Here are 5 problems

You might automatically think that low interest rates would be wonderful. Unfortunately, there is a dark side as well that’s producing a significant rift across the country between the haves and have-nots. Continue reading

Bubble trouble: How agents are managing client anxiety amid bubble talk

Today’s crazy market conditions are forcing agents to have sometimes-challenging conversations about what a bubble is and what might happen in a correction. Continue reading

In the multifamily space, these tech tools have become indispensable

Certainly, other tech developments lie ahead, but in general, it can be said that innovation has enabled those in the multifamily space to do their jobs better — and that was the case well before the pandemic. Continue reading

Pulse: Readers share how they’re overcoming the bidding war objection

This week, our readers share how they’re working with buyers to set expectations about bidding wars and multiple-offer situations — a common objection in today’s fierce market. Continue reading

Luxury brokerage The Agency adds franchise on Long Island

The office will be the 18th for the Los Angeles-based brand, and will operate in Huntington, about an hour outside of Manhattan. Continue reading

Pocket listings undermine equal access to housing: Glenn Kelman

After promises to promote social justice, the housing industry doubled down on exclusion, and pocket listings remain a problem. The Redfin CEO shares his ideas on what the industry should do about it. Continue reading

10 tips for working with picky homebuyer clients

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions of a person’s life. Being a good agent means offering your expertise and honest opinions to your clients. It also means understanding how to deal with tough buyers while maintaining a healthy work… Continue reading