Compass readies for first earnings report after a turbulent month

As Compass gears up for its first-ever earnings call on May 12, here’s a review of the brokerage’s first month as a publicly traded company — including acquisitions, lawsuits and stock market highs and lows. Continue reading

Compass faces fourth lawsuit since initial public offering

Former Compass agents Todd and Lisa Sheppard have filed a class-action suit against the brokerage for price-fixing and making unfair commission deductions. Continue reading

New Compass agents countersue Howard Hanna for withholding compensation

Jennifer Crouse and Michael Hornung claim Howard Hanna owes them tens of thousands of dollars for work they did before being recruited by Compass. Continue reading

Howard Hanna sues Compass, alleges theft of agents and trade secrets in lead up to Compass’ IPO

In a new lawsuit, Pittsburgh-based Howard Hanna alleges Compass aided and abetted three former Howard Hanna agents to breach non-compete, non-solicitation and confidentiality provisions in the agents’ contracts and steal the brokerage’s trade secrets. Continue reading

HomeServices of America once again tops Real Trends 500

The Berkshire Hathaway company had the most transaction sides in 2020, though Realogy Brokerage Group did the most volume. Several newer, tech-focused companies also had good showings. Continue reading

Howard Hanna’s president predicts a slow ‘V curve’ rebound

Hoby Hanna, an executive at one of the largest real estate brokerages in the country, believes the housing market will rebound — slowly. Continue reading

Real estate leaders reveal their vulnerabilities

At this time, many of us are more willing to be vulnerable — letting our guard down is actually helping us get through this. Continue reading

Howard Hanna’s president on building a one-stop shop

What’s the secret to Howard Hanna’s nationwide growth? Years of experience — plus a commitment to providing end-to-end transaction services. President Howard W. Hanna explains how the brokerage does it. Continue reading

How agents can help single parents navigate homebuying

Single-parent homebuyers and real estate professionals who have serviced them share their experiences and advice for success. Continue reading

Be resilient in the face of disruption: My big takeaway from Inman Connect New York

There was a lot of evidence at Inman Connect New York that the large incumbent real estate companies are evolving to cope with the new disruptors on the scene. Here’s how. Continue reading