Sink or swim, the fate of real estate’s mightiest CEOs will be revealed

Heads will roll and company valuations will sink so low that new outsiders will opportunistically make big acquisitions, Brad Inman writes. Real estate’s Masters of the Universe are on notice. Continue reading

Compass lays off more workers, with technology department hit hardest

Compass laid off a significant chunk of its technology team, according to press reports that appeared to suggest hundreds of jobs slashed. This is the second round of layoffs this year. Continue reading

Everything to know about Compass’ tech as the brokerage pivots

Compass has grown rapidly, but is now tasked with becoming profitable. Chief Operating Officer Greg Hart spoke to Inman about this key moment for the firm. Continue reading

Compass lets go of Chief Technology Officer Joseph Sirosh

Sirosh spent more than four years at the brokerage. He most recently was in the news for selling hundreds of thousands of Compass shares. Continue reading

Will Compass’ changes to agent pay slow its growth?

The brokerage has grown rapidly thanks to generous handouts of cash and stocks to newly onboarded real estate agents. But amid leaner times, those perks are going away. Continue reading

Compass ditches stock, financial incentives in recruiting

Compass has grown rapidly by offering agents shares in the company and in some cases cash. But the company has now cut those perks as the market slows. Continue reading

Compass revenue ticks up slightly as losses mount in Q2

The fast-growing brokerage earned $2 billion in revenue during the second quarter of the year, but also saw losses rise to $101 million, according to an earnings report issued Monday. Continue reading

Compass brings on Stacy Jones as head of Luxury Division’s top agents

Jones comes to Compass following several years as co-owner and chief people officer at Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty, a top Sotheby’s franchise located in Seattle. Continue reading

Compass brings on Stacy Jones as head of Luxury Division’s top agents

Jones comes to Compass following several years as co-owner and chief people officer at Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty, a top Sotheby’s franchise located in Seattle. Continue reading