Real, eXp, Compass notch big recruiting wins
Legends brings 55 agents to Real; eXp gains 50-agent firm, 140-agent SoCal team; seven Side teams move to Compass. Plus, C21 New Millennium expands C-suite.
March 21, 2026
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- Former Anywhere exec Sue Yannaccone is now COO at CompassAfter leading Anywhere Brands for more than five years, Yannaccone has been appointed chief operating officer of Compass following its acquisition of Anywhere.March 18, 2026
- eXp makes pre-market deal with Homes.com, Realtor.comThe brokerage says the move, which also includes HouseCanary’s ComeHome.com, expands consumer access while avoiding exclusive portal agreements.March 18, 2026
- HomeServices CEO ‘skeptical’ of real estate’s litigation trendAs a “recovering” lawyer, Chris Kelly doesn’t think issues like private listings should be decided by a court — especially if consumer interests get overlooked.March 18, 2026
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