Tom Makinney and his team make the leap to Compass

The Makinney Group, led by principal agent Tom Makinney, has joined Compass in Chicago, the company announced on Wednesday. Makinney made the leap with his two agents, Jill Giorno and Jen Goodale.The top team was previously at brokerage @properties. The Makinney Group, recognized for their community involvement and referral transactions, brings 35

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State antitrust claims dismissed in buyer broker commission suit

Defendants in the Sitzer/Burnett class action lawsuit, which deals with buyer brokers’ commissions, are facing two fewer claims. On Monday, plaintiffs in the Sitzer/Burnett suit filed an unopposed motion for dismissal of the state law claims pled in their third amended complaint. Stephen R. Bough, a U.S. District Court Judge

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Opinion: Cultivating a vibrant company culture

In real estate brokerage, success is often measured in numbers — deals closed, properties sold, profits made. But beneath the surface of these metrics lies a vital force that drives a company’s true achievements: its culture. As I reflect on my journey in the real estate industry, I’ve come to realize

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How to build a comprehensive real estate online presence

First impressions matter, especially in the luxury real estate market. And often your first impression as a brokerage or an agent is your online presence. A well-designed and captivating digital platform instantly conveys professionalism, credibility and exclusivity — and the opposite can turn customers away. From your website to your

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SoCal indy brokerage DPP Real Estate joins Compass

Compass’ brokerage firm recruiting efforts continue. Deasy Penner Podley, or DPP Real Estate is the latest boutique brokerage to affiliate with the national firm, according to an announcement on Tuesday. Moving forward, the firm will be known as DPP @ Compass. Compass described the move as a “partnership,” but the

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Floify rolls out income/employment verification technology

Digital mortgage automation solution provider Floify launched verification of income (VOI) and verification of employment (VOE) waterfall technology that aims to save lenders and mortgage brokers time and reduce costs during the loan origination process. “The new VOI and VOE features in the Floify platform enable mortgage professionals to view

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