Compass sued over rental where party-goer was fatally shot

The brokerage says that the agent who allegedly knew the property would be used as a party venue was fired about a month ago. Continue reading

Compass to acquire transaction management platform Glide

The acquisition will be completed this week, according to an announcement on Monday. Glide enables agents and brokers to complete disclosures digitally. Continue reading

New Compass agents countersue Howard Hanna for withholding compensation

Jennifer Crouse and Michael Hornung claim Howard Hanna owes them tens of thousands of dollars for work they did before being recruited by Compass. Continue reading

How to navigate multiple offers: It comes down to money

From thoroughly vetting buyer finances to learning all about ‘option money,’ speakers at Connect Now shared how agents can help their sellers accept the best offer. Continue reading

Fifth Wall debuts third SPAC, hopes to raise $250M

Fifth Wall Ventures, an investment company that focuses on real estate technology, has launched a new special purpose acquisition company. Continue reading

‘Be relentless’: Real-life advice from agents managing inventory insanity

Pros out in the field have thoughts and suggestions on how to manage the widespread low inventory this season. Here are a few ideas that stood out in response to an Inman Coast to Coast Facebook thread and Inman’s recent “Inventory Insanity” series. Continue reading

Bernie Madoff, ponzi schemer and real estate collector, has died

Madoff stole billions from investors. and used some of the money to buy penthouses and mansions on multiple continents. Here’s a look at his one-time real estate portfolio. Continue reading

Howard Hanna sues Compass, alleges theft of agents and trade secrets in lead up to Compass’ IPO

In a new lawsuit, Pittsburgh-based Howard Hanna alleges Compass aided and abetted three former Howard Hanna agents to breach non-compete, non-solicitation and confidentiality provisions in the agents’ contracts and steal the brokerage’s trade secrets. Continue reading