Compass is launching its own mortgage company, OriginPoint

OriginPoint will provide origination services to consumers in select Compass markets by the end of 2021, marking the brokerage’s latest move toward an end-to-end transaction. Continue reading

15 tips for first-time real estate investors, straight from the pros

Inman spoke with industry pros to learn their top tips for first-time real estate investors, and they had plenty of knowledge to share with newbies in need of a little bit of confidence. Continue reading

Price drops and slow sales: The new normal at NYC Trump properties

Trump-branded condos are a steal right now in New York City, selling well below market price, but does anyone want to live in them? Continue reading

Compass fortifies marketing suite with Video Studio

Compass Video Studio is the latest marketing tool for agents of the tech-forward brokerage to leverage for new business and branding. Continue reading

What’s a SPOA? The management concept Compass CEO Robert Reffkin can’t live without

The fast-growing brokerage and its CEO Robert Reffkin have developed an approach called “Single Point of Accountability” that sees 1 person tasked with driving projects forward. Continue reading

Wave of new agents swarm NYC market amid inventory shortage

The number of new agents entering the New York City market rose 7 percent in May as the city continues its economic recovery, according to data analysis company Corofy. Continue reading

Keller Williams, EXIT Realty and dozens of others sued for discrimination

The suit alleges 36 real estate companies, agents and landlords illegally refused to accept Section 8 housing vouchers in New York’s Westchester County. Continue reading

How COVID made agents rethink retirement, workload and more

Many real estate professionals say the pandemic made them reconsider things like when they want to retire and work-life balance, while others say the last year has just made them want to double down on work. Continue reading

Cash offer startup Accept.inc raises $90M in funding round

The fintech mortgage lender plans to use the funds to scale the company’s platform, double its team and expand into new markets. Continue reading

Compass CEO not ready to kiss brick-and-mortar locations goodbye

At Inman Connect on Tuesday, Compass CEO Robert Reffkin shared what post-IPO life is like, his plans to expand Compass’ tech offerings, and why the office isn’t going away anytime soon. Continue reading