The latest on Compass

If Compass’ acquisition of Anywhere goes through, it could trigger a private inventory race with major implications for the brokerage ecosystem — and consumers.

A closer look at a document detailing the planned acquisition reveals what can happen if it’s not completed on time — and how much money is at stake.

Compass’ CEO told investors that acquiring Anywhere “unlocks our long-term vision” while assuring agents of support for “brands, platforms and cultures.”

Zillow made claims of harassment in a filing that also showed it offered Compass a “broader national partnership” before announcing its private listing ban.

Do off-market listings “erode trust” with consumers — or are they “a great marketing tool” for sellers? Current and former Compass agents have mixed opinions.

The appointment of Ethan Glass, lead counsel in the commissions cases, underscores Compass’ “unwavering commitment to seller choice,” CEO Robert Reffkin said.

The offices, located in the upscale North Shore region, mark a major expansion for RE/MAX in the greater Chicago area.

A Washington state judge issues a new ruling in Compass’ case against Northwest MLS; in Missouri, Howard Hanna’s settlement in the Gibson case moves forward.

From the Inman Connect stage to CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” the CEOs of CoStar, Realtor.com and Compass took hits at the home search giant this week.

Revenue was up 21.1%, profits nearly doubled and agent count surged in Q2. CEO Robert Reffkin also took time to blast portals and MLSs over listing policies.

Watch the conversation with Ed Zorn, CRMLS VP and general counsel, as he shares his take on several pending lawsuits and the fate of the Sitzer/Burnett appeal.

A new filing from the top home search site denies wrongdoing, offering a detailed defense of its listings rules as it pushes back on the brokerage’s lawsuit.

Simonsen, whose data company was bought by HW Media in 2022, will be the brokerage's first chief economist after getting "a very compelling offer" from its CEO.

The leading brokerage wants rival brokerages and MLSs to agree not to alter or monetize its private listings. It also wants to put “false accusations” to rest.

In an email to MLS and NAR leaders, CEO Robert Reffkin says the brokerage is not bound by the CCP and will not ask its agents to comply with the policy.

Revenue was also up, and CEO Robert Reffkin said top agents have been able to increase commissions “since they are now able to negotiate for themselves again.”

The brokerage also reported double-digit growth in transactions and agent count, in part due to significant acquisitions this spring.

While revenue improved 10%, the company reported steep losses — but CEO Robert Reffkin was more focused on the future of buyer agents during the earnings call.

Revenue dipped, but Compass managed to gain more than 1,000 agents in 2023 and cut losses for the year nearly by half.

In the Q3 earnings call, Robert Reffkin said Sitzer/Burnett probably won't lower commission splits, highlighted the company's strength despite continued losses.