Here are Swanepoel’s most powerful and influential people in real estate

Ron Peltier, the CEO of HomeServices of America is the most powerful and influential person in real estate according to sixth annual Swanepoel 200 (SP200), published by T3 Sixty. Peltier beat out other top executives from Keller Williams, RE/MAX, Zillo… Continue reading

Compass CEO acknowledges tech problems, promises fixes in 2019

Compass CEO Robert Reffkin highlighted the trials and tribulations of a watershed year of expansion in an end-of-year email delivered to staff and agents. Continue reading

A Compass-Keller Williams merger? 7 wild predictions for 2019

Will Compass and Keller Williams join forces? What about Realogy and Opendoor? Will RE/MAX offer firearms training for Realtors? Buckle up for Rob Hahn’s wild seven industry predictions for 2019. Continue reading

The endless battle for data control

The battle over listing syndication isn’t new, and the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors isn’t the first to flirt with ending automatic syndication. Continue reading

Compass names chief financial officer, ending 8-month search

Kristen Ankerbrandt, formerly a principal at The Carlyle Group, has been named chief financial officer at Compass, ending an eight-month search. Continue reading

Compass acquires D.C. indie Wydler Brothers Real Estate

Compass is acquiring the Washington D.C.-based Wydler Brothers Real Estate, the New York City-founded real estate brokerage confirmed to Inman. Continue reading

Compass launches in Nashville

Compass’ growing footprint has now officially expanded to Nashville, the tech-forward real estate brokerage confirmed Wednesday. Continue reading

Luxury Connect: The biggest news and takeaways

The industry’s top agents descended on Los Angeles this week from all corners of the globe to network, make new connections and hear advice on how to take their business to the next level. Continue reading