Compass recruits Aspen, Colorado, agents away from Douglas Elliman

The six agents include Marian Lansburgh, Jennifer Engel, Raifie Bass, Wendy Wogan, Julia Herman and Lauren Garrity — all of whom have worked together for decades. Continue reading

Rumored Anywhere deal with Elliman sends stock climbing

Reps of both companies declined to comment on talk of a potential deal, but the chatter had Douglas Elliman’s price per share up 34.5 percent over the past five days. Continue reading

Zillow’s clarity, Tutor’s clap back, LionDesk’s closure: Inman Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading

Audie Chamberlain named Rechat head of growth, communications

Software company Rechat has named Audie Chamberlain its Head of Strategic Growth and Communications. Chamberlain previously served as CEO of Lion & Orb, a public relations and growth advisory outfit. Continue reading

Dual mastery: ‘You have to be a jack of all trades,’ Senada Adzem says

From traditional residential sales to large-scale, new development projects, a trio of seasoned professionals, Senada Adzem, Jorge L. Guerra and Miltiadis Kastanis, and moderator Eloy Carmenate took the Inman On Tour Miami stage to discuss how they’ve … Continue reading

Douglas Elliman CEO on private listings: ‘You have to offer choice’

Michael Liebowitz argued at Inman On Tour Miami that real estate agents’ job is to educate consumers and help them understand risks — but that those consumers should still have a choice in how they market their homes. Continue reading

Tracy Tutor claps back after reality TV remarks by Compass evangelist

The “Million Dollar Listing LA” star took to Instagram to criticize Compass Chief Evangelist Leonard Steinberg’s recent critique regarding how women in real estate are depicted on reality TV shows. Continue reading

Serhant’s diss, Homes.com’s boost, Caballero’s record: Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading

Tech, scale and strategy fuel Q1 wins across real estate

From Zillow’s return to profit to CoStar’s continued growth, Q1 earnings reveal how companies are adapting — and competing — in a shifting market. Continue reading

Teams Spotlight: Christopher Wands, The Wands Team

Find out how this team leader does more than lead; he empowers each person “to reach their full potential and build a sustainable, successful career in real estate.” Continue reading