Reffkin rails against ‘organized real estate’ at annual Compass retreat

During a keynote address Tuesday, the CEO rallied the firm’s agents and staff against Compass naysayers, discussed short-term goals of seller choice and agent listing attribution, and unveiled the latest rendition of Compass AI. Continue reading

DOJ removes Nosalek settlement objection — with a strong warning

The federal law enforcement agency withdrew objections to a fourth proposed settlement between plaintiffs and MLS PIN Tuesday, but cautioned that the MLS was not immune to future legal action. Continue reading

Why your brokerage needs a service, not just sales, funnel

Focus on the client lifecycle to build loyalty and enhance brand reputation, ultimately driving retention, The Agency’s Rainy Hake Austin writes. Continue reading

25 accelerators, podcasts and courses for agent entrepreneurs

You are your business’s most important asset. Don’t you deserve an upgrade? Drew Thompson shares educational and inspirational resources that will give you the boost you need now. Continue reading

10 unexpected places to find your next top producer 

The best agents don’t always come from traditional backgrounds, coach Verl Workman writes. Sometimes, the ideal candidate is already excelling in a different industry, just waiting for the right opportunity. Continue reading

5 real-talk tips for retaining real estate agents in 2025

Tailor your outreach and communication to the individual agent so that you’re providing what they need to thrive, broker Holly Brink writes. Continue reading

Rocket will pay off $4B in Mr. Cooper debt after acquisition

Although Rocket’s plans to acquire Mr. Cooper and Redfin are structured as all-stock deals, assuming their debts will leave Rocket more highly leveraged, Fitch analysts said of possible debt rating downgrade. Continue reading

Closing consistency drives launch of Goby Homes

Goby Homes officially launched its flagship product designed to center transaction management around better communications and transparency. Continue reading

NAR may rescind ‘no-commingling’ rule this week amid DOJ scrutiny

The trade organization’s MLS committee on Tuesday approved the elimination of the controversial policy at a meeting closed to the media. Its Executive Committee will take a final vote Wednesday. Continue reading

Tinka Ellington Group joins Compass after a decade at Elliman

After more than 10 years with Douglas Elliman, Tinka Ellington and The Tinka Ellington Group have made the move to Compass, the brokerage confirmed to Inman. The Tinka Ellington Group, based out of Boca Raton, Florida, specializes in luxury and waterfr… Continue reading