Brokerage News

The TV star and founder of The Agency says running an association is “a pain” but sees opportunities to improve the agent experience and “fragmented” MLS space.

The two brokerages announced settlements in the Gibson/Umpa case on Monday, while several other firms filed motions to dismiss.

Michael Saunders has always been driven, building her brokerage into a multibillion-dollar company with the goal of making a difference.

Lamacchia grows with MA acquisition; Real reaches 20k agents; RE/MAX gains 60-agent firm; C21 franchise and Florida indie merge; eXp joins Fortune 1000; more.

RE/MAX gains another large Ontario firm; ERA Prime acquires Michigan indie; Sotheby's Realty expands in the Central Valley; Christie's RE grows in Belgium.

Another group of plaintiffs has filed an appeal in the RE/MAX, KW and Anywhere settlements, while the brokerages offered new arguments for dismissing Batton.

KW gains Austin indie; Christie's Sereno expands in Wine Country; BHGRE grows in Colorado; The Agency opens in White Rock; RE/MAX nabs large Canadian firm.

A Nevada lawsuit was dismissed this week, but an amended sexual misconduct complaint filed in California could put company leadership back in the hot seat.

The five defendants in Batton 2 — Compass, eXp, Redfin, Weichert and United — filed a joint motion, arguing that the claims are untimely and lack merit.

The global brokerage reached an agreement with home sellers last week, according to a court filing.

Chicago-area team joins Keller Williams Infinity; team leader joins Detroit RE/MAX franchise as broker/owner; The Agency opens fourth Texas office.

The low-fee brokerage continues to pursue antitrust claims against Zillow as it looks for a chance to start again.

Large East Coast indies join ERA; Super Bowl champ signs on with Engel & Völkers Austin; Sotheby's Realty expands in Michigan; Century 21 adds Montana firm.

At a town hall event, Keller Williams leadership addressed agents’ concerns, acknowledged that “change is not comfortable.”

Parks leaders form new firm; TX indie merges with United; NYC brokerages join Side; Corcoran gains music legend; C21 grows in AL; Chicago duo joins E&V; more.

Indiana's top C21 franchise appoints new VP of marketing; The Agency expands globally with new offices in Quebec and Portugal.

Recruiter Brent Gove has also been dismissed from the lawsuit involving allegations of sexual assault, while Michael Bjorkman’s motion to dismiss was denied.

Real Luxury launches; United grows in Alabama; RE/MAX affiliate adds 3 firms; The Agency enters Niagara; ERA Carroll expands in WY; Compass woos top producer.

High-volume OC team returns to Compass; Redfin Next in 25 new markets; 7-office Corcoran affiliate merges with NJ firm; Christie's Real Estate enters Vietnam.

President and CEO Mark Willis called the move “unprecedented," and said the vote by the company’s agent-led IALC passed by an “overwhelming majority.”