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Knock hires Goldman Sachs, fueling IPO speculation

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Is the company behind the fast growing Home Swap knocking on Wall Street’s door? Knock CEO Sean Black will only confirm the hiring of Goldman. He was part of the team that took Trulia public. Continue reading →

Compass, Sotheby’s roped into latest suit alleging ‘inflated’ commissions

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The new antitrust lawsuit, filed Friday in California, also names the National Association of Realtors, Realogy, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and several other companies as defendants. Continue reading →

Washington to revoke the license of Compass’ closing services firm

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Modus, the closing services software company, allegedly violated state statutes over co-branding, social media advertising and mechanisms it used to lure clients. Continue reading →

Compass brings on No. 1 Vail agent, Tye Stockton

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Stockton and his five-person team have moved over to Compass from Ascent Sotheby’s International Realty, the brokerage announced on Thursday. Continue reading →

The problem with antitrust litigation as a real estate business strategy

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In the real estate industry, antitrust lawsuits have become more prevalent in the past few years, but perhaps it’s time for litigious parties to take a step back and refocus their energies on sellers and buyers, instead of competitors. Continue reading →