Brokerage News

A merger creates Century 21’s largest firm in Louisiana; eXp launches “UPGRADE”; Coldwell Banker nabs top California team; United grows in Alabama; more.

Chris Kelly believes a recent New York Times podcast painted an inaccurate picture of agents, and he thinks consumers are more concerned about closing deals.

Steve Capezza will lead growth and M&A strategy at the brokerage giant “to solidify and strengthen” its position “as the leading player in real estate today.”

Watch the conversation with Lennox Scott — who’s led his family firm for 49 years — on why “relationships trump everything” and scrapping “the 24-hour rule.”

Top TX team joins eXp; M&As for ERA, BHGRE and C21; KW gains Arkansas team, adds training program; Coldwell Banker nabs $2 billion team in NorCal; more.

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

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.”

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.

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.”

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.”

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.

CEO Erik Carlson said numbers were “higher than expected” — though U.S. agent count fell significantly — calling 2025 a “year of transition” for the brand.

Alex Seavall expands his title after almost six years as HomeServices’ CFO, while Candace Adams fills the vacant EVP role. At RE/MAX, a new SVP comes on board.

The brokerage, which has been scaling up its private inventory, will now offer physical and digital listing books to share with agents and consumers.

The brokerage continues to position office exclusives as pro-consumer, but declined to elaborate on what it hopes to gain through its lawsuit against NWMLS.

While advocating for broad distribution of listings, Ryan Schneider said the company is also taking steps to ensure it’s “never at a competitive disadvantage.”

In a lawsuit filed against NWMLS last week, Compass said brokerages with representatives on the MLS’s board are “co-conspirators,” but Windermere calls “BS.”