Sotheby’s taps former Compass executive to lead sales operations

Former Compass regional president Kamini Rangappan Lane has joined Sotheby’s International Realty, according to an announcement on Monday. Lane will lead the brokerage’s sales strategy. Continue reading

Compass expands to 30A, brings on Spears Group, more agents

With the move into 30A, the brokerage brings on 20 new agents in the region, who represented over $720M in sales volume in 2021. Continue reading

Compass approaching ‘critical’ cash burn: Mike DelPrete

Compass is not in immediate peril, but it is approaching a critical juncture where it will either need to raise more money or reduce expenses, according to data expert Mike DelPrete. Continue reading

Compass CFO to resign while chief product officer gets promotion

Chief Financial Officer Kristen Ankerbrandt will leave the company in September, while Greg Hart will become Compass’ new chief operating officer. Continue reading

Compass trims losses slightly in Q1, sees revenue jump 25%

Compass agents did 47,367 deals between January and March of 2022, which represents a new high for the brokerage, according to a Q1 earnings call on Thursday. Continue reading

Brokerages push back on NAR ad campaign targeting ‘competitors’

The trade group highlighted its own members — including Zillow, Compass, Redfin, Homie, Opendoor and Offerpad — among those whom it’s competing with for consumer mindshare. Continue reading

Debt-ridden Bel Air mega-mansion fails to nab $50M target at auction

As of the auction’s closing bid on Monday, celebrity botox doctor Alex Khadavi’s Bel Air mansion had gone for $46.76 million, below the $50 million reserve price set by bankruptcy courts. Continue reading

Compass brings Shopify CTO Allan Leinwand on as board member

Allan Leinwand has also worked at Slack and Zynga, and will help guide Compass during a period of rapid growth. Continue reading

Home owned by Dolly Lenz has ties to Brad, Angelina and the paparazzi

Sold earlier this week for $13.6 million, the former Douglas Elliman vice chair’s home boasts eight bedrooms and a Hollywood connection to Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Continue reading