How this luxury agent closed her best year ever while grappling with a high-risk pregnancy

Brown Harris Stevens agent Marina Bernshtein juggled medical tests three times per week while navigating high-stakes deals by using her work as an outlet for the stress in her personal life. Continue reading

The Agency’s Rainy Austin on consolidation and what’s actually good for consumers

The Agency’s president shared her thoughts with Inman on current events and the spring market, and expressed a hope that the industry will find its ethical center as it continues to change in the future. Continue reading

Aaron Kirman says he’s 100% in alignment with Reffkin on fighting the industry’s status quo

The luxury broker caught up with Inman about crypto, California, the latest headlines and more in an exclusive interview. Continue reading

Compass International Holdings promotes Shay Artzi to CTO

The former Compass Head of Engineering will have the weighty responsibility of rolling out Compass’s technology to all of the holding company’s recently acquired brands. Continue reading

Tracy Tutor sues Oren Alexander as jury deliberates federal case

The luxury broker and “Million Dollar Listing” star alleged she was drugged by Oren Alexander and sexually assaulted by him and another unnamed man during a Douglas Elliman recruiting event in 2014. Continue reading

NWMLS wants to use a Zillow ruling in its battle with Compass

The Seattle-based MLS argued that a ruling in a case involving Zillow has parallels to its own legal battle against Compass. Continue reading

New anti-money laundering rule for cash purchases is now in effect

Under the new rule, when a legal entity or trust purchases a piece of residential real estate without the use of financing, closing or settlement agents must report details of the transaction. Continue reading

How an agent built a mom network — and a $100M real estate business

By digging into her interests, finding a niche and working her sphere, Megan Sullivan became one of Greenwich’s top-earning agents, highly regarded for her off-market deals. Continue reading

Prosecutors intend to drop 2 charges against Alexanders as defense readies arguments

The two counts are related to alleged victims who had planned to appear in court, but never did. This week, the defense is expected to begin its case. Continue reading

Compass rewards listing agents with new lead and referral program

Through the program, Compass listing agents will receive a 10 percent referral when they send inquiries on their listing from Compass.com to other Compass agents, Inman has learned. Continue reading