Economist, Economics & Research Group

About the Role

The CIH Data & Analytics organization produces data-driven research and content that help agents, consumers, and the media understand what's happening in housing markets. We are building an Economics and Research Group and are looking for an Economist to help us understand, model, and communicate the macroeconomic forces shaping housing markets across the country.

You will work directly with the Chief Economist and the Compass data and analytics team to produce research, analysis, and content that translates economic dynamics into insights for agents, consumers, and the media.

Responsibilities: 

Research & Analysis

• Monitor and synthesize macroeconomic trends, including Fed policy, labor markets, consumer sentiment, inflation, and interest rates, and translate their implications for residential real estate markets.
• Produce regional and local market analyses that bring national macro insights down to the metro, neighborhood, and price-tier level.
• Contribute research on topics such as luxury market dynamics, the impact of AI on labor markets and housing demand, and geographic market segmentation.

Content & Communication

• Write research reports, market commentaries, and data-driven narratives for agents, consumers, journalists, and institutional partners.
• Contribute analysis and writing to Compass market intelligence publications, including luxury and high-end market reporting.
• Prepare data summaries, charts, and talking points for media and PR efforts.

Data Visualization & Presentation

• Produce data visualizations that make economic and housing data accessible and engaging.
• Build presentation materials for agents, sales meetings, and leadership briefings.

Modeling & Forecasting

• Build and maintain housing market forecasting models incorporating macroeconomic inputs such as mortgage rates, employment, and GDP.
• Apply econometric techniques including regression analysis and time series modeling to support market outlooks.

Requirements: 

• Graduate degree in Economics, Applied Economics, Real Estate, Statistics, or a related quantitative field preferred.
• Strong understanding of macroeconomics with knowledge of housing markets, mortgage finance, Fed policy, labor markets, and consumer economics.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain economic concepts to non-expert audiences.
• Experience producing charts and graphics for research or media; familiarity with tools such as Flourish or Datawrapper.
• Experience producing published research, market reports, or economic commentary.

Other Skills: 

• Experience in real estate economics, housing finance, or urban economics.
• Background at a research institution, think tank, bank, or government agency.
• Experience collaborating with editorial or communications teams on consumer-facing content.
• You should know and exemplify the Compass Entrepreneurship Principles

Compensation: The base pay range for this position is $162,500-$180,500 annually; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Bonuses and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of benefits. Base pay is based on market location. Minimum wage for the position will always be met.