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Three ways to compete When it comes to recruiting agents, many in the industry believe that there are three primary ways that brokers can compete with each other for agents: splits, resources including technology, support and legal resources, and culture. With Compass’ vocal support of its private listing network and advertising of its exclusive inventory, […]
According to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) and Bloombergantitrust enforcers at the Ministry of Justice (DOJ) wanted to investigate Compass’ recently completed acquisition of Anywhere, but they were blocked by senior officials who wanted to greenlight the deal. Sources familiar with the situation told both WSJ and Bloomberg that Gail Slater, the head of the […]
This approval comes despite three Anywhere shareholders filing three separate lawsuits against the company in mid-December, alleging that Anywhere failed to provide sufficient financial information to its shareholders regarding the proposed merger. The merger is expected to close on Friday The companies said they expect the merger to close on Friday, but it is still […]
According to the release’s analysis of RealTrends Verified data, Compass’ proposed acquisition of Anywhere could lead to market share concentrations “well above likely illegal thresholds” in at least a dozen states. The analysis is based on the 2024 total sales volume of individual agents and broker teams who submitted their data for the 2025 RealTrends […]
“Home ownership remains one of life’s most monumental transactions, and today buyers are approaching that life goal with new expectations,” said Ginger Wilcox, president of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate. “High barriers to entry have created a generation of buyers who know what they want and won’t settle for less. These insights can help […]
A graduate of the University of Missouri, Wehrle has also been involved in LGBTQ+ advocacy – serving as co-chair for three years and currently serving as an advisor for Real estate everywhere LGBTQ+ employee resource group, REALPRIDE. “I have had the honor and privilege of having a career in the real estate industry. It is […]
Zillow and Compass are currently working on an accelerated discovery phase with regard to the motion of Compass for a provisional order, in which it claims that if Zillow continues to maintain its policy, the irreparable damage will suffer. Announced at the beginning of April, Zillow’s Listing Access Standards Policy Listings of the Site prohibit […]
The real estate sector again gets the headlines with mergers and acquisitions that are designed to form massive conglomerates to pursue a larger market share. These Headline-Grabbling Movements embody a philosophy of ‘quantity above quality’, reflected in their average prices sold ranging from $ 500,000 to $ 800,000. The average price sold of our company […]
The blockbuster announcement has fueled a lot of speculation in the broker world. But for Hoby Hanna, CEO of Hanna HoldingsThe news feels familiar. “Growing up in this industry, in a family business – from placing signs in the ground and cleaning offices to manager and now run organizations – I have watched this film […]
The lawsuit – submitted last December in the American court in Minnesota – claimed violations of the racketeer -influenced and corrupt organizations (Rico) Act and the Lanham Act. Plaintiffs claimed that they were being misled in a $ 3.3 million housing sale in Deephaven, a suburb of Minneapolis. Their complaint claimed that Coldwell BankerHis agents […]
