Coldwell Banker CEO talks leaving the company, says established brands survive recessions

Current Coldwell Banker CEO Charlie Young said Thursday that he plans to leave his company next year but also argued that the firm is well-positioned to thrive even if a recession hits in the near future. Continue reading

The Real Word: Wall Street’s kinship with real estate

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, the duo debates Brad Inman’s column, talks about game-day rentals and gives a shout out to Tim Smith of Coldwell Banker. Continue reading

Coldwell Banker CEOs: iBuyers will be a ‘small component’ of the marketplace

CHICAGO — Both the outgoing and incoming CEOs of Coldwell Banker agreed Thursday that iBuying will be a “small component” of the real estate marketplace in the future, though they also said that disruptors offer valuable insights for … Continue reading

Realogy calls Compass allegations ‘sensational’ and ‘not true’

In an internal email, Realogy CEO Ryan Schneider insisted his company never explored a sale and called Compass’ claims an attempt “to inspire sensational news coverage.” Continue reading

Compass accuses Realogy of exploring sale, files motion to dismiss lawsuit

On Friday, Compass asked a judge to dismiss a Realogy lawsuit that alleges it practiced “illegal schemes” and accused the industry giant’s CEO of exploring a possible sale of his company. Continue reading

Inman News quiz: Think you’re on top of the week’s biggest stories?

The real estate industry threw some curveballs. Take Inman’s real estate news quiz to demonstrate how strong your talking points and cocktail banter are this week. Continue reading

The Real Word: Redfin’s publishing buyer’s agent commissions

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, now all Redfin-listed homes will publicly display the commission that sellers are offering to buyer’s agents. Continue reading

Realogy makes major structural changes amid market stumble

The company is consolidating its Coldwell Banker operations, launching an expansion brands portfolio and carving out a new product and innovation footprint. Continue reading

Coldwell Banker returns to Manhattan after long absence

A Brooklyn-based Coldwell Banker franchise has opened an office in Manhattan, marking the brand’s first entry into the dense New York City borough in years. Continue reading