Brokerage News

As new distribution models emerge, the industry faces a fundamental question: Maintain an open marketplace or control access to listings?

A multi-state brokerage affiliates with United. Plus, Lamacchia expands in Connecticut; Elliman enters the Wine Country; Compass, Realty ONE add agents; more.

The plaintiffs are trying to block Anywhere’s opt-in settlement in another commissions case known as Tuccori. The deal received preliminary approval in March.

eXp settled for $34M in the case known as Hooper, while Weichert will pay $8.5M. Both deals made in late 2024 received preliminary approval last spring.

A 55-agent team joins Real in Dallas. Plus, Imagine Realty ERA Powered acquires family-run firm; The Agency enters Alaska; Elliman moves into Canada; more.

The franchise giant will pay significantly less than Keller Williams, the only other brokerage to reach a deal with the homebuyer plaintiffs.

Plaintiffs in Davis v. Hanna Holdings claim that the firm “paid a bargain-basement price” to end litigation in the homebuyer commissions case.

New growth leader Jason Cassity isn’t trying to “shake things up,” but to help the firm be more strategic about what it’s already good at: attracting agents.

As consolidation picks up, firms that manage transitions well retain more talent, sustain productivity and capture the growth the deal promised to deliver.

Legends brings 55 agents to Real; eXp gains 50-agent firm, 140-agent SoCal team; seven Side teams move to Compass. Plus, C21 New Millennium expands C-suite.

The Compass Intl. Holdings CEO vowed to defend agents who are penalized for following “seller-directed” marketing plans while insisting he supports the MLS.

After leading Anywhere Brands for more than five years, Yannaccone has been appointed chief operating officer of Compass following its acquisition of Anywhere.

The brokerage says the move, which also includes HouseCanary’s ComeHome.com, expands consumer access while avoiding exclusive portal agreements.

As a “recovering” lawyer, Chris Kelly doesn’t think issues like private listings should be decided by a court — especially if consumer interests get overlooked.

City Real Estate moves into Marin County. Plus, REMAX announces brand conversion; promotions at Hawai‘i Life; Coldwell Banker, Corcoran name regional VPs; more.

The luxury brokerage made four key moves during the quarter, CEO Michael Liebowitz told investors, highlighting expansions, leadership changes and agent tech.

CEO Hoby Hanna believes the new HannaList initiative, which he says will abide by MLS rules, offers sellers a chance to build momentum prior to a public launch.

As the industry shifts, “it’s really important that HomeServices steps up and fulfills its obligation” as one of the nation’s top brokerages, Chris Kelly said.

With agent count now topping 33,000, The Real Brokerage is looking to become “more intentional in how we grow and in pushing growth,” CEO Tamir Poleg said.

The South Jersey group now at Fathom was previously led by the brokerage’s new VP of growth. Plus, eXp New Homes launches; The Agency expands in Ohio; more.