Brokerage News

The Agency’s tri-state expansion comes with 26 new offices. Plus, Howard Hanna acquires S. Carolina indie; Elliman enters Paris; Coldwell Banker adds $20M team.

Large firms may offer an impressive tech stack, but what moves the needle for most agents is responsive, accessible leaders who understand their local market.

Windermere Real Estate’s addendum aims to counter efforts to obscure listing details and help buyers “gauge whether relevant information is being withheld.”

eXp Realty’s parent company, now based in Texas, has a new identity to reflect “who we have always been and who we are building toward,” said CEO Glenn Sanford.

Real CEO Tamir Poleg and REMAX CEO Erik Carlson explain why unifying the two companies will create an enhanced value proposition for their agents.

C21 affiliates unite along the East Coast and in Montana. Plus, Real gains over 50 agents; The Brownstone Boys launch Compass team; REMAX Gold adds team; more.

The state Attorney General’s office is gathering information about Compass’ market share in NYC following its acquisition of Anywhere, The Real Deal reported.

The agent is at the heart of the business for MYNY, a newly-formed independent brokerage that operated under the Coldwell Banker banner for nearly two decades.

Ben Caballero of HomesUSA.com closed $3.6B+ in sales in 2025. Plus, ERA adds PA affiliate; The Agency adds 9th Texas office; ROA expands to Puerto Rico; more.

Michael Saunders & Co. appoints chief information officer; Decode Real Estate names founding partner; Global Luxury VP Michael Altneu departs Coldwell Banker.

11 settlements in the homebuyer commissions case were preliminarily approved Tuesday, including deals with NAR, HomeServices, Hanna Holdings, Compass and eXp.

Founder Ryan Rodenbeck said he realized his firm is already in a position to handle the heavy lifting — and doesn’t need a larger brokerage’s resources to grow.

Chris Kelly explains why his company became a Broker Listing Exchange launch partner — and why the move doesn’t signal a break in its relationship with MLSs.

The structure of the deal — shaped by clear guardrails — is key to a successful sale. For brokerage sellers in particular, well-defined terms are critical.

Recent industry headlines have been focused on the big players, but independent and mid-sized firms have some competitive advantages in this shifting market.

The shop is Engel & Völkers’ fourth in the Aloha State. Plus, $32M team joins Howard Hanna in Ohio; ERA adds Chicago-area affiliate; two luxury firms partner.

James Dwiggins, the co-founder and co-CEO of NextHome, discusses why eXp is the right partner for “chapter two” of the franchise brand’s growth.

Decode Hamptons launches ahead of the summer season. Plus, ONE Sotheby’s enters New Jersey; The Agency adds fourth Nevada office; CIRE lands in Los Cabos; more.

A new Spain affiliate adds to Corcoran’s global presence. Plus, Elliman Capital launches in a third state; Howard Hanna unveils exclusive program; more.

Chicago’s largest indie brokerage continues its family-led tradition as Lucy Baird joins the C-suite and board, while Laura Ellis takes on a new role.