Recruiting top talent takes a storyteller, not a salesperson

Recruiting expert Brett Jennings explains that the best recruiting strategies are not about features and tech, but inviting agents to envision who they can become. Continue reading

The biggest recruiting mistake most real estate leaders make

One-size-fits-all recruiting pitches are costing brokerages top talent, writes recruiting expert Brett Jennings. Here’s how an assessment-driven, customized approach changes everything. Continue reading

Anywhere expects preservation of brand ‘independence’ after Compass merger

Anywhere Real Estate’s Q3 earnings call was short and sweet — focusing on high-level performance indicators and reassuring Anywhere-affiliated agents of their future under Compass. Continue reading

Robert Reffkin: My commitments to Anywhere’s brands

In an Inman Exclusive, Robert Reffkin answers frequently asked questions about the Compass acquisition of Anywhere and how it will impact agents. Continue reading

Tensions run high as buyers and sellers battle for ‘the driver’s seat’

Do buyers or sellers have the upper hand? Three real estate brokers explain why it’s an impossible question to answer and how they’re helping clients navigate a fragmented market by managing expectations and smart negotiations. Continue reading

Why the Compass-Anywhere merger won’t be real estate’s LVMH

Distinct brands that serve a variety of real estate market price points are required for the Compass-Anywhere merger to be effective, Michael Valdes writes. Continue reading

Compass-Anywhere: Scale doesn’t mean losing culture and quality

Don’t fear the scale of a combined Compass and Anywhere, luxury expert Mickey Alam Khan writes. Instead, lean into your differentiators and your unique value proposition. Continue reading

Agents are ‘fighting uphill’ — but there’s still opportunity

The shifting market, new buyer behavior and new technology are changing how brokers approach their business, Anthony Lamacchia, Alex Vidal and Leo Pareja told attendees at Inman Connect San Diego on Wednesday. Continue reading

Anywhere inks enterprise deal with powerhouse platform Canva

Anywhere Real Estate affiliates will have free access to Canva Enterprise starting the fourth quarter of 2025. The platform includes preloaded branded templates and seamless integration into Anywhere’s other marketing platforms. Continue reading

Anywhere looks to AI as headwinds subdue revenue growth to 1%

Market headwinds kept franchisor Anywhere’s revenue growth nearly flat during the second quarter. However, a July activity boost and continued AI innovations are keeping the company’s spirits high. Continue reading