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Robert Reffkin championed the company’s listing strategy and strong Q1 numbers during an earnings call, noting that Compass continues to outpace the industry.

Rocket posted a significant loss in Q1 but said its recent deals create a “super funnel” for the company and a “beautiful, end-to-end experience” for consumers.

An uptick in mortgage applications and stabilizing rates could be signs that the slow spring homebuying season has potential for some turnaround.

A compelling AI version of CEO Tamir Poleg touted tech innovation during the company’s earnings call, and the real Poleg endorsed listings transparency.

New brokerage brand looks to take on established luxury players and attract agents who want “cohesiveness across different states and global cities.”

Revenue jumped 13% and traffic increased 5%, beating expectations. CEO Jeremy Wacksman credited bundled offerings while affirming Zillow’s new listing rules.

The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at its May 7 meeting amid an uncertain economic environment. “We don't feel like we need to be in a hurry.”

Tim Dieffenbacher joins KW as its new CFO, while Stacie Herron is named COO — a role she will hold in addition to her current position as chief legal officer.

A draft bill in Illinois would require licensed agents to add listings to a “platform or website accessible to the general public” within a calendar day.

More than half of the technology products highlighted in T3 Sixty's newly released Tech 200 incorporate AI. This year’s list also includes 20 startups.

The brokerage’s international division doubled its revenue this quarter, and the company is investing heavily in tech and AI: “These are not short-term bets.”

The top iBuyer looks to build its referrals to agents as revenue slips 2% but losses ease; Offerpad, meanwhile, saw revenue drop 44% and losses improve by 14%.

Despite declines in key metrics, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman was upbeat, saying employees were “over the moon about Rocket's vision of a home-ownership platform.”

Watch the conversation with branding expert Scott Vancea as he reveals agents’ “biggest mistake” and the key to showing up online (hint: it’s not social media).

A new report from ATTOM analyzing the past 10 years of transactions suggests that sellers are more likely to score the highest premiums in late May.

Real estate doesn't stop at the border. Sharing a common set of rules improves the transparency and efficiency of transactions in the U.S. and beyond.

KW launches in El Salvador; luxury NYC team moves to Corcoran; Colorado team rejoins RE/MAX; The Agency adds NY duo; Christie’s enters Anguilla; more.

The Co-Sponsor Program “is about honoring how real influence and support work in our industry,” said CEO Leo Pareja. Plus, a promotion and 2 new faces at eXp.

The Gibson case continues, however, with Crye-Leike and a Warren Buffet-owned company still pushing back, and other settlements facing challenges.