Brokerage News

Scottsdale-based HomeSmart is giving area agents the choice to opt out of NAR membership in 2025.

The global brokerage has formed a Phoenix-based subsidiary, allowing area agents to discontinue association membership while retaining MLS access.

Strong leaders make strong companies — so what happens when they leave? Having a plan in place is critical for a smooth transition, and for a firm’s survival.

During a year of turmoil in the industry, Pareja — who just moved into the CEO role in April — has repeatedly jumped into the fray to tackle issues head-on.

150-agent firm joins Real Brokerage; ERA gains multi-office Austin affiliate; C21 franchise acquires established Mass. indie; EXIT Realty adds 7 markets; more.

The $444 million deal brings the 8th-largest brokerage firm into the Compass fold and represents the brokerage giant’s first major move into the global market.

Feel like housing forecasts have been off lately? That’s because the market hasn’t been behaving as expected. See which factors are playing a bigger role.

Bay Area team joins KW Thrive; ex-eXp CFO moves to LPT; BHGRE expands in Tenn. with merger; REA surpasses 1,000 agents; The Agency launches NY title company.

The Chicago-area powerhouse filed its agreement in the Gibson/Umpa case on the same day that NAR and HomeServices finalized their settlements.

Consolidation has become common in residential real estate as MLSs, teams and brokerage companies strive to win by leveraging economies of scale.

RE/MAX adds firms in Arizona, Indiana; merger brings CB Premier agent count to 300; ERA expands in NE Florida with merger; C21 gains Milwaukee affiliate; more.

The luxury-focused firm announced its first franchise in the D.C. metro, which will boost its total agent count and number of offices by nearly 10% each.

In a changing industry, brokerages and agents cannot simply maintain old practices. Those who want to thrive must embrace new ways to evolve and improve.

NJ firm partners with KW; United gains ground in NOLA with second merger; Corcoran enters Mexico; C21 expands globally; Bay Area team chooses Side.

Judge Stephen Bough said discovery could continue into whether deals reached by eXp and Weichert with the Hooper plaintiffs constituted a "reverse auction."

Want to repeal the CCP? Then you shouldn’t be able to build your own listing networks while pulling from the cooperative MLS feed, says eXp CEO Leo Pareja.

Agents with Compass Resorts go beyond white-glove treatment and become "more like wealth managers" to support clients in this space, its founders say.

Hitt had been with the Germany-based luxury franchisor since 2010. Chief Strategy Officer Stuart Siegel will serve as interim CEO.

The Sacramento firm will operate under the Windermere name; Amerivest, serving four states, brings 400 agents to Real; Corcoran franchise expands in Bahamas.

During a Q3 earnings call, CEO Ryan Schneider reiterated his support of the CCP but said large firms would be the winners if it goes away. Revenue, income fell.