Rory Golod, Compass' president of growth and communications, spoke to Inman about Clear Cooperation, commission settlements, franchising and much more
The marketing tool provides insights and data on likely buyers who have engaged with properties listed by Compass agents. It may also help Compass' ongoing push against Clear Cooperation
The company is opening its first franchise in the Central American country amid an ongoing push to expand in new global locations
Visual Lease makes a platform serving more than 1,500 corporate clients. The acquisition bolsters CoStar's core commercial real estate business
Steven Brackett and his 36-agent team have moved to the virtual brokerage. Brackett cited tools and training, as well as the commission lawsuits, as reasons that convinced him to make the move
Amid a tumultuous year for the industry, Realtors have donated millions to political causes — and Democrats have managed to collect more than Republicans from the industry's rank and file
Daniel Blatman also previously worked at Douglas Elliman and Triplemint. He joins Compass during a period of intense competition for top-producing agents
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced the suit last week, saying the Florida-based brokerage violated consumer protection laws by selling 'contracts with oppressive terms'
A company called Aika says it paid $10M in kickbacks to Team while he was still at Keller Williams. But Team contends the story is part of Aika's effort to get out of paying its bills
The suit names Equity Realtors, HomeSmart International and Fathom Realty as defendants. It also describes NAR as a co-conspirator, but doesn't name the organization as a defendant
Some real estate leaders say the focus on Clear Cooperation stems from the recent commission lawsuits. But others see a deeper question about brokerage profits at the heart of the issue
The tool will let real estate consumers search using everyday language. It's also designed to provide better, more insightful leads to Howard Hanna
Documents obtained by Inman show Anywhere shares some — but not all — of Compass' concerns with the rule while on Thursday Compass CEO Robert Reffkin reiterated his call to ditch the policy
More than 100 homes have already been razed to make room for shipping warehouses. But a judge last week ruled that the county violated environmental regulations when it approved the project
The Colorado Division of Real Estate announced the move Monday, days after the beleaguered brokerage suffered a legal blow in California over 40-year contracts described as 'predatory'
In August, nearly half of all US homes had been on the market for 60 days or more, according to Redfin. Days on market has ticked up as high rates have slowed sales
Holm, who leads the Holm Team in Austin, has leaned into the city's burgeoning tech industry, and he'll share his insights on Silicon Valley's emergence in Texas at Inman Connect Austin next month
PartnerUp Revenue Share will give agents a cut of Side's profit if they refer and mentor other agents. The program was one of several announcements the company made Monday
A new preliminary injunction orders the Florida-based brokerage to stop issuing liens in California, and to stop enforcing its 40-year 'homeowner benefit agreements'
As part of eXp, Grand Lux Realty will operate out of White Plains, New York. Founder Michael Levy touted eXp's technology as one of the brokerage's selling points
