Reffkin knocks NAR, says rules ‘prop up’ inexperienced agents

The Compass CEO said that NAR’s rules have held back top agents and brokerages. But Robert Reffkin also believes that as those rules end, big brokerages like his will pull further ahead. Continue reading

Compass grows revenue and agent count, market share tops 5%

The company now has 17,752 principal agents. Founder and CEO Robert Reffkin said in a new earnings report that he believes his company will pull ahead in 2025. Continue reading

Choosing the right brokerage: What new agents need to know

Deciding which brokerage to join when you first start out as a new agent can either set you up for success or run your career off the rails before it begins, trainer Bernice Ross writes. Continue reading

$1.1B Living Realty affiliates with Keller Williams in Toronto, Canada

With 550 agents and 35 staff members expected to transition to Keller Williams in March, the partnership will clinch Living Realty as KW’s largest market center in Canada by agent count. Continue reading

3 steps to earn your share of commissions in any market

Much of your income potential is totally controlled by the activities you choose to do every day, broker Joseph Santini writes, along with your willingness to adjust to the market. Continue reading

Thad Wong: 2 is better than 1 when it comes to brokerage presidencies

Christie’s International Real Estate co-CEO Thad Wong and newly appointed co-President Natalie Hamrick revealed to Intel the strategic thinking behind its executive shakeup earlier this week. Continue reading

The markets real estate investors are fleeing amid the housing slump

Despite economic turmoil, investors large and small are still a force to be reckoned with in the housing market. Intel broke down the cities they’ve soured on — and the ones they just can’t quit. Continue reading

Get your team back on track! How to bust out of a plateau

If sales have plateaued and your inbox is plagued with problems, it’s time to have a meeting of the minds and get your team back on track. CEO Chris Pollinger recommends these tips to bust out of the rut and get your team back to work. Continue reading

Compass is sweeping down the plains with new Ranch Division

Over the past year, homebuyers and homesellers have been trading urban living for luxurious lifestyles near beaches, mountains and the open range. Now, Compass is aiming to help consumers who prefer a farm to a condo with its newly minted Ranch and Lan… Continue reading

2022 will be pivotal for Offerpad as it competes for the iBuyer crown

With the implosion of Zillow Offers in October, all eyes will be on Opendoor and Offerpad as they duke it out for iBuyer marketshare in 2022. Here are the biggest challenges Offerpad faces next year. Continue reading