Compass sues REBNY, alleges conspiracy with other brokerages

Compass says the New York organization has worked with Douglas Elliman and the Corcoran Group to “thwart competitors” and “smother” competition. Continue reading

Silicon Valley’s priciest listing, ‘Green Gables,’ asks $135M

The sweeping compound, which includes seven residences across 74 acres of land, has become the tech hub’s most expensive listing. Continue reading

Why agent Aaron Seawood left the music industry for real estate

Triplemint team leader Aaron Seawood shares the twists, turns and risks that led him from the music industry to real estate, and why he left Compass for a new brokerage in the middle of the pandemic. Continue reading

CDC guidelines may pave the way for open houses, more normalcy

The COVID-19 crisis isn’t over, but new guidance gives people significantly more freedom to gather without the encumbrances of the pandemic. That could prove liberating for real estate agents. Continue reading

The economic downturn won’t end investment in real estate tech

Two venture capitalists said Thursday that there’s still plenty of space for innovation and money to disrupt the real estate industry. Continue reading

Compass CEO: ‘It’s OK to not be OK in this time’

Robert Reffkin, one of the few African American leaders in the real estate industry, discussed how agents and allies can help the Black community. Continue reading

Compass cuts salaries and admin staff hours

Compass is cutting staff salaries across the board a month after laying off roughly 15 percent of its staff. The move comes at the same time the company continues to add new agents, even during a market slowdown. Continue reading