Mark McLaughlin moves to M&A advisory role at Compass

Brokerage veteran Mark McLaughlin, who previously served as Compass California president from September 2018 to December 2020, has returned to the firm in a new role as a part-time mergers and acquisitions adviser. This comes after his two-year contract as chief real estate strategist at the brokerage ended in late June. McLaughlin will primarily focus on coaching and streamlining operations in his new position. During his previous two-year term at Compass, McLaughlin also served as interim president of brokerage operations between July and October of last year. In an interview, McLaughlin stated, "I said, 'Hey, I really want to go and help build the business and help our agents grow,' and that's what I came back for." He also mentioned that his new role will allow him to spend more time with his family. McLaughlin's transition to a part-time role at Compass has raised questions about the brokerage's financial stability. However, Compass CEO Robert Reffkin has assured that the company is in a strong financial position and stated that McLaughlin's new role is a testament to the company's growth and success. Reffkin added, "Mark and I both agree that our mission is to help agents grow and succeed. Mark has been an incredible partner to me and I'm grateful for his continued leadership." Originally reported by The Real Deal: https://therealdeal.com/la/2025/09/04/mark-mclaughlin-takes-part-time-ma-advisory-role-at-compass/