SERHANT introduces Boston leaders; The Agency enters WV
Plus, high-end specialist Justin Alexander joins The Agency Beverly Hills; Keller Williams launches in Egypt; Century 21 North East, Elliman welcome new agents.
February 7, 2026
Brokerage News
The companies, teams and leaders who define the real estate landscape.
- Howard Hanna enters Philly; TX firm renews BHGRE dealPlus, HomeSmart’s NEXT team gains family ties; IVRE adds franchise business consultant; agents join Michael Saunders & Co., Portside Real Estate Group.February 4, 2026
- Ryan Schneider departs Anywhere after 8 years as CEOThe leader of real estate’s largest enterprise has left the company “in accordance with the terms” of the merger agreement with Compass.February 4, 2026
- Why some teams are leaving the franchise model behindThree teams who recently moved to LPT Realty said issues common to franchise operations — like territoriality and geographic constraints — had inhibited growth.February 3, 2026
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- Hoby Hanna’s advice for indies after Compass-Anywhere mergerThe deal created the world’s largest residential brokerage — but there is still “great opportunity” for independents, Howard Hanna’s president and CEO said.January 17, 2026
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- Major win advances REMAX Canada’s goal ‘to be No. 1 everywhere’A “historic” conversion of two former Royal LePage firms adds 1,200+ agents to REMAX’s global network, helping offset declines in U.S. agent count and revenue.January 16, 2026
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- Compass lines up $1 billion in financing tied to Anywhere dealThe brokerage announced plans to raise capital for “general corporate purchases” by issuing convertible notes — debt that noteholders can cash in later.January 8, 2026
- Compass, Anywhere merger on track to close this weekCompass indicated that approximately 99% of its shareholders voted for the deal, which the brokerage said is now expected to close on Jan. 9.January 7, 2026
- New teams at HomeSmart, Compass; BHGRE expands in HawaiiHomeSmart’s NEXT team aims to help agents “be the star” of their business. Plus, Compass grows in Chicago; The Agency opens in Houston, adds $5B agent in SoCal.January 7, 2026
