How COVID made agents rethink retirement, workload and more

Many real estate professionals say the pandemic made them reconsider things like when they want to retire and work-life balance, while others say the last year has just made them want to double down on work. Continue reading

Cash offer startup Accept.inc raises $90M in funding round

The fintech mortgage lender plans to use the funds to scale the company’s platform, double its team and expand into new markets. Continue reading

Compass CEO not ready to kiss brick-and-mortar locations goodbye

At Inman Connect on Tuesday, Compass CEO Robert Reffkin shared what post-IPO life is like, his plans to expand Compass’ tech offerings, and why the office isn’t going away anytime soon. Continue reading

Ramsey vs. eXp: The coaching company takes aim at the brokerage

Ramsey Solutions has given eXp Realty agents a startling choice: Switch brokerages or stop getting leads from the well-known coaching firm. Continue reading

Compass shows up in Missouri with offices in Kansas City, St. Louis

Compass has launched its first markets in Missouri with 40 agents across Kansas City and St. Louis. This is Compass’ eighth new market since its IPO. Continue reading

Compass attempts to recruit owner of large Beverly Hills brokerage

A Beverly Hills-based Compass recruiter attempted to recruit Normand & Associates President Michael Nourmand as an agent. Continue reading

The New Normal for listings is endless evolution

Over the past 20 years, listings have gone from a single photo in a newspaper to having dozens of images, interactive features and 3D tours. The only constant now is change. Read the latest in our New Normal series, and join us next week at Inman Conne… Continue reading

How to execute an effective walk-through inspection

A walk-through inspection won’t uncover everything a full inspection would, but it can still help reduce buyer risk in a hot market. Here’s how to make the most of it. Continue reading

Top Agent Network takes aim at office exclusives in NAR pocket listing policy

Top Agent Network argues that office exclusives result in less inventory, less exposure for listings and less consumer choice while benefitting large brokerages. Continue reading

Channing Tatum, Jenna Dewan list Beverly Hills home for $6M

Three years after formally divorcing, Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan are hoping to sell their stylish Beverly Hills home for the same price they paid for it in 2015. Continue reading