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
Compliance expert Summer Goralik put AI to the test on California real estate law. Here’s what it got right, wrong and dangerously incomplete. Continue reading
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
Agents said the deal gives the combined firms increased bargaining power and could help move the needle in Compass’s legal battles. Continue reading
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
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
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
Today’s brokerage-provided AI tools still take a backseat to third-party chatbots for many agents. With new products rolling out later this year, real estate leaders believe that may change. Continue reading
On this episode, The One Team leader, Byron Lazine, shares his journey from submarine mechanic, to bankruptcy, to top Connecticut team leader and CEO of BAM. Continue reading
The week on The Download: After years of frustration, homebuyers are finally back in the driver’s seat in many markets. Continue reading