Robert Reffkin on Compass’s pre-marketing strategy: What’s the downside?
Compass’s market share has peaked, rising from 4.47% a year ago to 6% at the end of March, while its principal agent count jumped to 20,656.
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Compass has sued an MLS. History could shed light on its antitrust claims
A brokerage and eventually the FTC sued Realcomp in the mid-2000s over a listing policy, an echo of Compass’s suit against NWMLS.
‘Are you kidding me?’ Real estate industry reacts to Compass-NWMLS lawsuit
Supporters, detractors and antitrust law experts voiced their opinions on Compass’s suit against Northwest MLS.
Compass files an antitrust suit against NWMLS over its CCP
NWMLS is not Realtor association affiliated and its Clear Cooperation Policy does not allow for office exclusives.
CCP war escalates: Pareja says eXp will not use delayed listings
eXp CEO Leo Pareja said the brokerage would not use “delayed listings,” which is the tweak to CCP announced in March.
Experts weigh usefulness of exclusive listings
A Bright MLS study found that nearly 90% of office exclusives eventually transition to a standard MLS listing before going under contract.
Compass in negotiations to buy HomeServices of America
The news was reported Thursday afternoon by The Wall Street Journal. The outlet cited unnamed sources and said that a deal “could come together soon, if talks don’t hit any last-minute snags.”
Compass adds Boschetti Realty Group in Florida
Boschetti Realty Group is joining Compass, bringing $500 million in sales and a nine-agent luxury team to the company’s presence in Florida.
eXp rides Clear Cooperation to international growth
While Robert Reffkin and Compass are touting their success while pushing for the repeal of the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) Clear Cooperation Policy, eXp Realty executives are claiming that the North American MLS system is helping to fuel their company’s strong international growth.
Compass attracts top Connecticut team
Compass is strengthening its presence in the Nutmeg State. On Friday, the largest brokerage in the country by sales volume announced that The Jennifer Leahy Team will be leaving Douglas Elliman to join the Robert Reffkin-helmed firm.