Why are proptech companies flailing on the stock market?

At Inman CEO Connect on Tuesday, First American Chief Innovation Officer Paul Hurst broke down what’s going on with the stock market and why SPAC mergers are so popular. Continue reading

Brokerages that fail to evolve may get cut out of loop, top leaders warn

Realogy Expansion Brands CEO Sherry Chris and Compass U.S. Region President Neda Navab said the brokerage of the future is one that prioritizes innovation and embracing change. Continue reading

14 insightful tips for agents looking to save money in their business

From resisting shiny objects (so to speak) to taking advantage of local intern pools, here’s how industry experts say agents can save their pennies in an ever-shifting market. Continue reading

Los Angeles agent Carl Gambino moving New York team to Compass

Carl Gambino, who has advised 2 of the 3 Jonas Brothers as well as Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez, is signing on with Compass in New York and leaving the Modlin Group, it was announced this week. Continue reading

Leads, glamor, contracts: Survive the minefields of being a new agent

Newer agents sometimes come to real estate with the wrong expectations, or with little understanding of things like contracts and negotiation. Here’s how the pros suggest avoiding those mistakes. Continue reading

Agent to athletes trades Compass sports division for Douglas Elliman

Denver Bright, known for representing celebrity clients including a few Miami pro athletes, will return as a member of the Sports and Entertainment Division on the Senada Adzem Team. Continue reading

Compass taps Mindbody CEO Josh McCarter to join board of directors

Compass has added Mindbody CEO Josh McCarter to its board of directors, according to an announcement on Monday. McCarter is the New York City-based brokerage’s seventh board member, alongside CEO and founder Robert Reffkin, Charles Phillips, Jeffrey Ho… Continue reading

Palm Beach spec home brings in $50M

The 14,000-square-foot spec mansion located in Palm Beach, just a few streets north of Mar-a-Lago, sold to an unknown buyer. Continue reading

Compass reaches settlement in Section 8 discrimination case

A year after being placed in the hot seat for discriminating against low-income renters in New York City, Compass has reached a settlement with the watchdog group Housing Rights Initiative (HRI). Compass will now offer higher commissions for Section 8 … Continue reading

As supply dwindled, nation’s biggest brokerages gained market share

The biggest real estate brokerages and franchise networks made big gains in market share in 2021, a new report reveals. Continue reading