Brokerage News

Kansas and Maryland indies align with C21; eXp enters its fourth global market this year; Douglas Elliman launches mortgage division; more.

Watch the conversation with Sue Yannaccone as the Anywhere Brands leader talks settlement wins, the role of AI and why leaders must be more future-focused.

Plus, Lifestyle International Realty names new COO; BHGRE nabs Tennessee indie; KWW lands in Singapore; Engel & Völkers launches in British Virgin Islands.

A lawsuit filed last month had accused the brokerage of violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act — a claim Keller Williams has faced more than once.

Simonsen, whose data company was bought by HW Media in 2022, will be the brokerage's first chief economist after getting "a very compelling offer" from its CEO.

Feeling stuck? It might be time to simplify your approach, reassess priorities and ensure your team is on board — and capable of getting the job done.

Hanna believes the portal’s new listing standards “penalize” agents and home sellers, while his brokerage — and Compass — are the real innovators.

Plus, Compass gains Florida luxury team; Coldwell Bankers adds top producers; Corcoran scores billion-dollar broker; Utah firm joins C21; more.

The leading brokerage wants rival brokerages and MLSs to agree not to alter or monetize its private listings. It also wants to put “false accusations” to rest.

The brokerage giant has acquired Colorado’s PorchLight Real Estate Group, a 150-agent firm in Denver, while some former Compass agents return to their roots.

Hoby Hanna dishes on what it takes to be the nation’s largest privately held brokerage and the advantages — and challenges — of being an independent brand.

A longtime franchisee, the family-run LA brokerage decided it was time to go it alone, investing in its 450 agents and its community instead of franchise fees.

C21 expands in North Carolina while Real picks up a 30-agent team in Texas; meanwhile, E&V and Coldwell Banker Warburg add new agents.

Regional brokerages are seizing opportunities — and grabbing the mic — as consolidation and conflict shift the balance of power in residential real estate.

In an email to MLS and NAR leaders, CEO Robert Reffkin says the brokerage is not bound by the CCP and will not ask its agents to comply with the policy.

The AI-driven technology will help the brokerage “connect the dots between agent tools, client experience and transaction flow,” Real CTO Pritesh Damani said.

A Missouri court said discovery can continue in the commissions lawsuit even though a Georgia judge granted preliminary approval of deals in a related case.

The Real Brokerage and Realty ONE Group have each paid millions to home sellers, but now face litigation from buyers claiming they paid inflated prices.

The two companies are rolling out a new pricing program for clients as part of the July 1 announcement.

Plus, two Texas-based Corcoran affiliates join forces; BHGRE opens new California office; two teams rejoin Compass; Christie’s adds Caribbean office; more.