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Rentals, tech and efficiency drive real estate’s Q4 earnings

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Real estate brokerage Q4 earnings winners surged ahead by betting on rentals, AI-driven efficiencies and streamlined operations. Continue reading →

Why client disclosure, not MLS mandate, serves homeowners best

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Compass CEO Robert Reffkin cites research on pre-marketing outcomes to argue for an end to Clear Cooperation Policy mandates. Continue reading →

Gary Keller, Leo Pareja, Robert Reffkin: Inman Top 5

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Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading →

Compass snaps up major Washington DC luxury brokerage

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Washington Fine Properties operates in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia and has about 150 agents. The company’s leadership team will remain in place after joining Compass. Continue reading →

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

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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 →

Gary Keller says agents must accept ‘easy deals’ are dead

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At Keller Williams’ annual Family Reunion, franchise co-founder Gary Keller said 2025 won’t be any better than 2024 — but agents can still thrive if they’re willing to dig in and use market headwinds to their advantage. Continue reading →

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

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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 →

Robert Reffkin nods to Gary Keller in latest Clear Cooperation critique

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Compass CEO Robert Reffkin lays out 10 questions his agents are asking in the wake of NAR’s commission settlement in his latest argument in favor of consumer choice and against CCP. Continue reading →

Holly Parker joins Compass after 25 years at Douglas Elliman

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Luxury real estate powerhouse Holly Parker is making a big move — after 25 years with Douglas Elliman, she’s taking her team to Compass in New York, the brokerage announced Wednesday. Continue reading →

Compass launches ‘Compass One’ client portal and dashboard

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The new portal went live on Monday as debates over Clear Cooperation have come to a peak. It will allow clients access to Compass exclusives, and to track transactions. Continue reading →