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Mike Simonsen Named Chief Economist at Compass

Mike Simonsen Named Chief Economist at Compass

by Phil Hall | Jul 14, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Compass Inc. (NYSE: COMP) has hired Mike Simonsen as its first-ever chief economist. Simonsen, who was previously the founder and CEO of Altos Research, will be tasked with elevating Compass’ market reports and power its data-driven content. “Mike is the...
Compass Acquires Colorado’s PorchLight Real Estate Group

Compass Acquires Colorado’s PorchLight Real Estate Group

by Phil Hall | Jul 9, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Compass Inc. (NYSE: COMP) has announced its acquisition of PorchLight Real Estate Group, a Colorado-based brokerage. Founded in 2005 by Amy Bayer and Carol Bayer, PorchLight serves the Denver and Boulder markets. In 2024 alone, the brokerage closed $922.3 million in...
Compass Sues Zillow Over ‘Anticompetitive’ Ban on Private Listings

Compass Sues Zillow Over ‘Anticompetitive’ Ban on Private Listings

by Phil Hall | Jun 23, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate Agent Tools, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Compass Inc. (NYSE: COMP) has filed a lawsuit against Zillow Group (NASDAQ: Z, ZG), accusing the company of trying to maintain a monopoly on digital home listings. The lawsuit is the latest chapter in the feud between the real estate giants over private listings –...
Compass Creates Private Exclusive Listings Book

Compass Creates Private Exclusive Listings Book

by Phil Hall | May 6, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate Agent Tools, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Compass Inc. (NYSE: COMP) has unveiled its new Compass Private Exclusive Book, a collection of its Compass Private Exclusives available for viewing in the brokerage’s offices. According to the New York City-based company, agents from all brokerages can visit any...
Compass Sues NWMLS, Citing ‘Monopolistic’ and ‘Anticompetitive’ Policies

Compass Sues NWMLS, Citing ‘Monopolistic’ and ‘Anticompetitive’ Policies

by Phil Hall | Apr 28, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate Agent Tools, Real Estate News, Uncategorized, WRE News Exclusive

Compass Inc. (NYSE: COMP) has filed a lawsuit against Seattle-based Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS), accusing it of “monopolistic” and “anticompetitive” behavior. Earlier this month, NWMLS suspended Compass’ IDX feed, citing the brokerage’s private...
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