WATCH: How Compass’ CEO balances growth

Compass has stated that its technology stack is a unique differentiator in the marketplace. Founder and CEO Robert Reffkin sits down with MRIS Investors’ David Charron to explore examples of this technology and discuss how data plays a key role in its … Continue reading

Compass nabs top Brooklyn producer from Douglas Elliman

Scott Klein and at least five members of his team are making the jump from Douglas Elliman to Compass in Brooklyn, where the brokerage is rapidly expanding. Continue reading

Engel & Völkers opens in Napa with Compass defectors

Engel & Völkers is bringing its global real estate brand to California’s wine country with a team of agents defecting from Compass. The new brokerage, led by Paul Benson, will be Engel & Völkers’ largest in North America. Continue reading

How the right lighting can get buyers in the mood (for a home)

Real estate agents could take a cue from Cupid, and learn how to set the mood for home buying using a simple, but effective lighting plan. Continue reading

Compass loves New York MLS

Compass, the heavily funded real estate brokerage, has signed-on to send its listings directly to New York MLS, the city’s only multiple listing service. Continue reading

Former Compass agent accuses team of mutiny in new lawsuit

Compass has gotten on the wrong side of one former agent for allegedly helping her team members steal her listings and their attendant commissions. Continue reading

Local Realtors reel from report Amazon may avoid NYC

That news did not thrill real estate agents in the area, half a dozen of whom said they still hope Amazon goes through with the original HQ2 plan. But they also said that with or without the retail giant, Long Island City has already benefited from mon… Continue reading

Virtual brokerages ‘will pull us all down’

Long & Foster CEO Jeff Detwiler is unhappy with the state of agent professionalism, training and supervision in the real estate industry. He put virtual brokerages in the crosshairs in conversation with David Charron, the president of MRIS Investo… Continue reading