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
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
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
The deal will see industry vet Russ Cofano exit the company. Current COO Margo Fraker take over as chief executive of the company’s B2B efforts. Continue reading
Years of market sluggishness and aggressive expansion by big corporations mean big deals of the past were likely a prelude to more acquisitions in 2025, Intel survey results and interviews suggest. Continue reading
Leaders at last week’s Inman Connect New York were more upbeat than they were a year ago, and suggested that for all of last year’s tumult, the best agents might just thrive in real estate’s new normal. Continue reading
At Inman Connect New York, Kendall Bonner, Russ Cofano and Christine Jacobson urged agents to change how they communicate their value. Continue reading
Marc Davison, John Heithaus and David Charron — leaders in LA and elsewhere in real estate — wrote and produced “Santa Ana Fury” in a bid to solicit donations for the Realtors Relief Foundation. Continue reading
Inman Connect New York is renowned for gathering the brightest minds in real estate, offering unparalleled access to expert insights and networking opportunities. This January, join industry leaders at the Hilton Midtown for transformative discussions … Continue reading
What will happen with the commission litigation? Which companies may merge? How will consumers behave? The only thing that’s certain is that real estate’s next episode will be big. Continue reading