Instagram-savvy agents share how to spin gold on the platform

Real estate Instagram pros who spoke at Inman Connect Now on Tuesday stressed that agents should be authentic on the platform, and not worry too much about creating a ton of industry-specific content. Continue reading

The Agency recognized for COVID safety measures

The Agency became the first residential brokerage to earn a WELL Health-Safety Rating from the International WELL Building Institute. Launched during the height of the pandemic, the rating confirms that a company has taken the proper health and safety … Continue reading

Compass readies for first earnings report after a turbulent month

As Compass gears up for its first-ever earnings call on May 12, here’s a review of the brokerage’s first month as a publicly traded company — including acquisitions, lawsuits and stock market highs and lows. Continue reading

Proposed capital gains tax increase could lead to a rush of luxury sales

While much around the capital gains tax remains up in the air, its potential effect on the country’s wealthiest residents is leading to a slew of questions being thrown at luxury agents from “extremely motivated” sellers. Continue reading

Compass faces fourth lawsuit since initial public offering

Former Compass agents Todd and Lisa Sheppard have filed a class-action suit against the brokerage for price-fixing and making unfair commission deductions. Continue reading

Luxury brokerage The Agency adds franchise on Long Island

The office will be the 18th for the Los Angeles-based brand, and will operate in Huntington, about an hour outside of Manhattan. Continue reading

Madonna drops $19.3M on The Weeknd’s amenity-filled mansion

Abel Tesfaye, the Toronto-born musician known as The Weeknd, first put his 12,500-square-foot Hidden Hills home on the market last summer. Continue reading

10 marketing tactics to ensure your brand resonates in 2021

Marketing your brand in today’s world is continuously evolving and has become more dynamic than ever. Here are a few strategies and tactics to keep in mind as you move through 2021. Continue reading

The Agency names new Northern California regional manager

The Agency has tapped former Compass Vice President and Managing Director Jeff Samuels to become its new Regional Manager of Northern California. Continue reading