Compass Announces Hire of New Chief Economist — RISMedia

Above, Mike Simonsen

Compass has announced that it has hired its first-ever chief economist: Mike Simonsen, a respected entrepreneur who has spent the last 35 years building software and two decades dedicated to real estate data. At Compass, he will focus on helping agents and their clients better understand housing market analytics in real time.

“Mike is the best in the business at turning complex housing data into a clear advantage for agents,” said Compass Founder & CEO Robert Reffkin. “Hiring him is a direct investment in our strategy to provide world-class market intelligence, empowering every Compass agent to serve their clients as the most informed, trusted advisor in their market and expand their business.”

Simonsen was the founder and…