5 takeaways from Compass REtreat on seizing a slowing market

Five of Compass' top real estate agents, team leaders and executives shared tips for recruiting, marketing, generating leads and maintaining their mental health during a market shift.

Widow sues Compass for alleged abuse in pocket listing sale

The lawsuit alleges Compass agent Cory Cooper pressured an elderly homeowner to sell her property off the multiple listing service to a real estate investor he knew.

Going back to basics? Here’s what top agents are doing to finish the year strong

Rally your team for the last quarter with these tried-and-true tips from leading experts. Adam Hergenrother founder and CEO of Livian, says this is not the time to slow down, and that mindset is key.

Pacaso unveils sales certification program loaded with incentives

Called the Second Home Specialist Certification, the curriculum will expand agents' knowledge of the unique nature of selling high-end homes in destination markets including the concept of co-ownership.

Gary Keller’s best advice for a downturn: The Real Word

This week: Mike DelPrete says to expect more mergers and acquisitions, Gary Keller gives advice for the current market, and Left, Middle, Right.

In the short term, home prices will fall. But then what, economists ask

Affordability concerns weigh on nearly every corner of the housing market as the economy tips toward a possible recession, according to a new survey of real estate experts.

Prices and rates are sky high! But what if my client NEEDS to move?

Despite mortgage rates near 7 percent and generationally high inflation, thousands of people still need to move in the next year and need help in navigating homebuying in the pricy market.

If you’ve got it, haunt it. 11 fangtastic Halloween costume ideas for real estate agents

With so many pop-culture real estate agents and big personalities in the industry itself, there’s no end to the options you’ll have to choose from. Here are a few eerie-sistable real estate-related Halloween costume ideas that'll have you looking gourd-geous.

Afraid of getting ghosted? 7 tips for keeping client relationships alive

You don't call, you never write, what happened to us? Expert Leslie Guiley offers advice and insights on how to deal with getting ghosted by clients, leads and contacts.

‘Deteriorating market’ takes toll on Anywhere for 2nd-straight quarter

Revenue and closed transaction volume both declined 17 percent year over year despite agent count growth of 7 percent over the same period, according to a Q3 earnings report Thursday morning.

Broker Spotlight: Robert Dankner, Prime Manhattan Residential  

This week, the spotlight shines on Manhattan and Hamptons broker Robert Dankner of Prime Manhattan Residential.

Find success in a shifting market at Inman Connect

Thousands of the smartest people in real estate, from top agents to CEOs, will gather in NYC to make sense of what’s going on in real estate — together.

Pacaso vote could offer roadmap for other opponents of fractional homes

Proposed regulations in Park City, Utah, would restrict Pacaso to areas reserved for timeshares. A vote is scheduled for Oct. 27 and could provide a blueprint for critics in other communities.

15 creepy crawly real estate stories that will make you squirm

Are you ready for some creepy, crawly real estate stories for Halloween? Bernice Ross brings you these true-life experiences from Realtors and the listing photographers at HomeJab. 

Real (Estate) Talk: What to do if your real estate team is spooked by something other than Halloween

How do you advocate for fair housing without alienating others in the business? Lee Davenport shares the paradigm shift that has informed her training.

Is now the time to buy a storm-damaged, post-hurricane home?

In the aftermath of a natural disaster, investors and bargain-hunters may be shopping for a deal. Here's what to watch out for, according to Naples, Florida agent Sue "Pinky" Benson.

What ‘The Watcher’ teaches us about the dark side of real estate

This slow-build, creepy drama, loosely based on a true story about a historic mansion in New Jersey, can teach agents a thing or two about ethics and the consumer, according to Rachael Hite. 

The economic outlook for real estate: Dark days ahead?

Instead of disputing the economic news, searching for a ray of sunshine, or ignoring it, Compass' Rich Hopen goes beyond the headlines to understand what is going on.

Q4 shows continued rise of properties in foreclosure: Report

The number of homes that are in some stage of the foreclosure process rose 27.4 percent compared to the year before, with the number of vacant homes in foreclosure rising for the third straight quarter.

Zillow lays off 300 staff employees in shift towards technology

Approximately 5% of Zillow's workforce have been let go as the company shifts its focus towards technology, according to a new report published Wednesday.

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