What happens when the battle for agent count runs out of steam?

Newer upstarts and legacy companies have spent recent years competing intensely for top agents. But recent data suggests the years of fast growth may be ending Continue reading

Indie brokerages lead the way in 2022 NYC agent growth: Report

In the midst of one of the most confusing markets in recent history, New York City’s independent brokerages led the way in agent count growth and retention — two metrics at the top of most leaders’ minds as we inch closer to entering a mild recession. Continue reading

Meredith Pierson teams up with Missy Jerfita at Compass

Following her departure from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Pierson joined forces with Jerfita to build on Jerfita’s existing team and create the Jerfita Pierson Team at Compass. Continue reading

Compass faces first downturn amid pressure to cut costs

The brokerage has dominated the conversation for years in real estate but is now faced with the task of becoming profitable amid its first major market downturn. Continue reading

10 months after ‘The One,’ Richard Saghian scoops up $40M Malibu pad

Not content to pause after purchasing “The One” megamansion for $126 million in March, the Fashion Nova founder also added the $40 million Billionaire’s Beach property to his portfolio recently. Continue reading

Compass seeks to sublease NYC headquarters in belt-tightening play

The New York-based brokerage is shopping around 89,000 square feet of office space at 90 Fifth Ave. in Manhattan as it looks for ways to stem its losses, which clocked in at $154 million in 3Q22. Continue reading

Redfin faces a steep battle as it claws its way toward profitability

Analysts said Redfin isn’t facing an existential moment but nonetheless experienced a uniquely rough period over the past year. These are the 5 biggest challenges Redfin will face in 2023. Continue reading

Here are the 30 most expensive home sales of 2022

The luxury real estate sector faced its ups and downs as the market entered a period of significant transition, but that didn’t prevent luxury clients from making some stellar deals. Continue reading

Luxury in ’22: Market slowdowns, reality TV, the metaverse and more

Luxury buyers finally decided to take a pause in 2022 as economic volatility shook the market. But despite a market slowdown, luxury companies and agents continued to make interesting moves. Continue reading