Compass reveals first new market since initial public offering

A week after its IPO, Compass announced on Thursday it would expand its services to Delaware with 3 of the state’s top teams. Continue reading

From the deep sea to outer space, this real estate exec is going places

From rafting in the Himalayas to climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, Connor Group Managing Partner Larry Connor has never been afraid of a challenge. Now he’s going to space. Continue reading

SoftBank invests $500M in fintech startup Better.com

Better.com is set to receive $500 million from SoftBank’s Vision Fund, according to a WSJ article on Thursday. This places better.com’s valuation at $6 billion. Continue reading

Celebrity buyers and NDAs: How secret real estate deals work

Edward Mermelstein, a real estate attorney and founder of luxury consulting company One & Only Holdings, talks celebs, NDAs and what it takes to work with high-net-worth buyers. Continue reading

How this agent is helping migrating buyers find their dream homes

With buyers moving across the country to new locales, agents have to be prepared to work much harder amid low inventory woes. This is especially true in Florida, which is seeing an influx of new residents. Here’s how this agent is making a difference. Continue reading

Inman Tech Review: JetClosing is fueling mobile adoption of digital title and escrow

Maybe it feels to some that such a light, easy product can’t handle the financial and metaphorical weight of a closing, but JetClosing is an app that proves otherwise. Continue reading

The Real Word: Is New York City making a comeback?

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. In this edition of The Real Word, they’ll discuss the demand for office space, the end to the NYC exodus and The Smith Group’s new listing video. Continue reading

Smart Home Tech: What to know about smart lights

Smart lighting is a rapidly growing segment of the smart home tech market — and it’s easy to see why. When done right, smart lighting can add personalization and ambiance to any part of your house. Here’s what you need to know. Continue reading

Luxury short-term rental unicorn Sonder in merger talks with SPAC

Luxury short-term rental startup Sonder is in talks to merge with blank-check company Gores Metropoulos II Inc. The deal would value the combined company at more than $2.5 billion. Continue reading