What if SoftBank’s big bet is wrong?

Softbank has bet big on disrupting real estate, but what if the fundamental assumptions underpinning its bet are wrong? Unlike the taxi industry with drivers treated as commodities, high-earning real estate agents with valuable connections aren’t easy … Continue reading

RE/MAX’s ambitious goal? To be real estate industry’s tech leader

CEO Adam Contos made the pledge Monday at the RE/MAX Broker Owner Conference in Chicago while unveiling the company’s end-to-end technology platform. Continue reading

WATCH: How to succeed as a niche real estate agent

Kofi Nartey, the national director of Compass’ sports and entertainment division, speaks at ICLV about evolving in a rapidly changing industry on a panel with Qualia’s Nate Barker, Quicken Loans’ Jason Pace and Agentology’s David Tal.  Continue reading

WATCH: Mike DelPrete on Zillow’s competitive advantage

At Inman Connect Las Vegas the entrepreneur and analyst explained the seismic shifts shaking up the residential real estate market. Continue reading

WATCH: NRT CEO likens Compass’ recruitment to ‘shoplifting’

NRT CEO Ryan Gorman compared Compass’ recruitment of agents and efforts to gain market share in competing marketplaces to “shoplifting,” at Inman Connect Las Vegas. Continue reading

WATCH: Compass and Keller Williams leaders debate technology

Keller Williams President Josh Team and Compass CEO Robert Reffkin go head-to-head onstage at Inman Connect Las Vegas. Continue reading

Compass raises another $370M round for platform development

The well-funded real estate brokerage announced Tuesday it’s planning an August launch for “a completely redesigned consumer search and app experience.” Continue reading

The 4 bullseyes in real estate for venture capitalists

Sapphire Ventures’ Paul Levine named four real estate bullseyes for venture capitalists in a presentation entitled “What’s Next in Real Estate” at Inman Connect Las Vegas 2019. Continue reading

Compass CEO on Realogy lawsuit: Some brokers spread ‘fear’

There was fear and loathing in Las Vegas this week as leaders of the country’s top real estate brokerages accused each other of stoking fear and rumormongering as they jostle for supremacy. Continue reading