Bob Kelley Team boomerangs to BHHS Fox & Roach Realtors

After a roughly four-year run with Compass, the 18-person team has returned to Fox & Roach. The team closed more than $73 million in sales volume in the last year. Continue reading

Life is the force that will define the 2024 spring housing market

Team leader and new Inman contributor Diana Sutherlin says agents must approach the spring market with enthusiasm, preparation and adaptability, and be ready to navigate every opportunity for clients.  Continue reading

Sellers say Compass agent flooded their home, then ghosted them

Aaron Schwid and Youngkey Chung trusted Compass agent Matt Isbell with the sale of their home, in part because he had appeared on “Million Dollar Listing.” But evidence shows his actions may have set off the home’s sprinklers and flooded it while the c… Continue reading

Can an LA condo set a $50M record? Agents say, why not?

LA’s luxury condo market has never seen a sales price above $35 million. But some agents say that under the right conditions, a condo could sell for more — and it soon may be just the right time. Continue reading

Compass COO Greg Hart to leave company at year end

Hart joined Compass in 2020. After his departure, the fast-growing brokerage will eliminate the role of chief operating officer. Continue reading

Carmine Sabatella of HGTV’s ‘Inside Out’ joins The Agency

The real estate agent and interior design pro said he was making the move because of The Agency’s boutique culture. He has closed more than $300 million in sales volume during his career. Continue reading

ONE Sotheby’s taps Compass alum Lena Johnson as CMO

The marketing executive spent eight years at Vogue before transitioning into real estate and was instrumental in the founding of Compass’ luxury division. Continue reading

Team co-led by former ‘Bachelor’ Jason Mesnick joins Real

Mesnick and his business partner Chris Dalto have left Compass and brought their Seattle-based luxury team, MDG Residential, to Real. Within its first year, the team closed more than $100 million in sales volume. Continue reading