What to expect at Compass' annual RETREAT in San Diego this week
Throughout the week, RETREAT attendees will learn how to develop new business tactics, wield technology more efficiently and stay afloat as guidance around commissions changes in 2024
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 14
'Dancing with the Stars' taught Mauricio Umansky to empathize
Of his recent 6-week run on the reality dance competition, Umansky said he learned a lesson in empathy when it comes to teaching others a challenging new skill
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 10
The Agency scoops up 4 NorCal Compass agents
Over the past few months, 34 agents have joined The Agency from Compass' Northern California offices. In total, The Agency has brought on 72 agents in the region over the course of 2023
Judge rules Katy Perry can keep disabled vet's Montecito mansion
Judge Joseph Lipner ruled on Tuesday that Carl Westcott presented 'no credible evidence' that he lacked the mental capacity to sign the deal with Perry and Bloom in 2020
11 ways to put a modern spin on old-school business basics
Stay rooted in proven practices, and be ready to adapt to the inevitable change ahead, says luxury consultant Chris Pollinger. Here's how to put a modern twist on traditional strategies
by Chris Pollinger Nov 9
NYC pad of recently split Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner lists for $6M
Jonas and Turner, who have been embroiled in divorce proceedings for about 2 months, are attempting to offload their Nolita condo for the 2nd time
Compass recommits to North Dallas with new office space
The brokerage has signed a lease for a 14,000-square-foot office space in the recently redeveloped HALL Park in Frisco, Texas, in a commitment to future growth in the region
Jamie Tian tapped to lead Asian Real Estate Association of America
At 32, the RealiFi Realty co-founder and CEO is the youngest president in the organization's history. Tian is a broker-owner in LA and was selected as a NAR '30 under 30' honoree in 2017
by Marian McPherson Nov 6
Elton John's Atlanta condo sells for nearly 50% more than asking
The $7.225M sale of the 13,300-square-foot unit marks one of the priciest condo sales ever in Atlanta. The 'Rocket Man' singer parted ways with the unit after wrapping his farewell tour
Defy the market by showing your expertise and using tech wisely
'Co-opetition' between agents, tools like ChatGPT, and showing clients your value and how much you care will be important for agent success in 2024, Inman Connect panelists said
Luxury broker Tate Kelly joins Coldwell Banker Warburg
The Upper East Side native comes to the brand from Compass and has closed over $300M in sales during the course of his career. He specializes in Manhattan's luxury market
Mauricio Umansky faces his last dance on 'Dancing with the Stars'
Despite being praised as 'matadorable' weeks before by a judge, Umansky's performance of the Argentine tango on Halloween was not strong enough to get him the score needed to survive
'Selling Sunset' Season 7 drops on Netflix on Friday
A trailer for the new season of the real estate reality TV series suggests broker Jason Oppenheim feels his LA office's agents have slacked off while 'the agents in the OC work their asses off'
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 31
Christie's International Real Estate launches major NorCal expansion
The founding real estate agents of Christie's International Real Estate San Francisco | Marin | Wine Country hail from The Payton + Binnings Team and boast $200M in transactions annually
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 30
Newly funded, real estate guessing game Housle eyes expansion
Eight months after launching real estate's answer to Wordle, the home price guessing game has drawn 200,000 users from more than 150 countries. Now its creator has plans to grow even more
by Ben Verde Oct 27
Should your dream team be super-sized or narrowly niched?
While your professional journey is a personal one, luxury consultant Chris Pollinger says joining with like-minded individuals and building a team that's right for you can make all the difference
by Chris Pollinger Oct 27