Top NYC agent Richard Steinberg heads to Compass

The industry veteran was attracted to Compass’ tech-forward approach. He brings with him three team members from Douglas Elliman. Continue reading

Compass expands its brokerage operations to Wisconsin

Compass has entered Milwaukee with three founding agents and their teams, all representing more than $110 million in 2020 sales volume. The brokerage is now stacking up its managerial team for the market, with the addition of Kel Svoboda. Continue reading

Uncertain school year fuels renewed interest in at-home classrooms

With the school year beginning next week for millions of students nationwide, parents in search of a new home are once again considering space for at-home learning stations. Continue reading

Ryan Serhant on building a personal brand: ‘No one is just an agent’

The master of marketing shares five simple tips for building a personal brand that will further your business and bring in leads. Continue reading

RentSpree teams up with LA-based multiple listing service

Fresh off a successful funding round, the rental software startup announced Thursday that it’s teaming up with TheMLS, a Los Angeles-based multiple listing service provider. The partnership should give more than 16,000 Southern California agents easy a… Continue reading

RE/MAX and eXp Realty settle their recruitment lawsuit

RE/MAX had sued eXp Realty earlier this year over claims the latter company improperly solicited RE/MAX franchisees, and that it misrepresented RE/MAX’s commission splits. Continue reading

Facebook wants to turn your video meetings into virtual reality

Facebook just launched a virtual-reality service that allows people to hold virtual work meetings as avatars, and agents can use it as a tool to connect with buyers, sellers and colleagues. Continue reading

Compass nears profitability, outperforms competition: Mike DelPrete

The hot real estate market has fueled strong growth across the industry. Compass’ growth is noteworthy, and it demonstrates that though the industry moves slowly, some players move faster than others. Continue reading

Market analysts increase Compass revenue forecast to $6.3B

After solid second-quarter earnings, investment analysts are predicting Compass’ stock will rise back to the level of its initial public offering performance. Continue reading

What COVID surge? Agents carry on as cases, vaccine mandates rise

COVID-19 cases are on the rise, and brokerages are cracking down with vaccine mandates, but agents don’t believe it will disrupt the market like it did during last year’s peak. Continue reading