Brokerage News

Douglas Elliman embarks on international expansion plans; The Agency opens its first Madrid office; C21 snaps up an indie in the Pacific Northwest; more.

Stephen Baird of Baird & Warner has seen many brokerage giants rise and fall over the decades and believes a similar scenario may be playing out right now.

In an address to Compass agents, CEO Robert Reffkin declared the debate over “choice and control” to be “the most important moment in real estate history.”

A new study shows that teams have moved from the sidelines to the center of the action, transforming the real estate industry in ways that can feel painful.

Upstart taps industry vet to grow “ethical” firm; Coldwell Banker nabs Minn., Conn. teams; Sotheby’s adds luxury SoCal team; Compass grows in Aspen.

The 685-word document lays out possible benefits and risks — notably, less buyer interest and a lower sale price — when picking the 3-phased marketing strategy.

Chris Kelly, who stepped into the CEO role in April, is assessing HomeServices’ backend systems and its acquisitions strategy.

LeadingRE’s Jessica Edgerton explained how regional and family firms can excel by reacting to market changes quickly and building culture and trust.

Coldwell Banker and C21 nab new affiliates; eXp adds over 100 agents in Arizona and Nebraska; The Agency expands its reach in Texas; more.

After months of sparring between attorneys in the Hooper and Gibson commissions lawsuits, a Georgia judge has allowed the deals to move forward.

Bloomberg reports that the brokerage giant offered $4 a share as part of a proposed merger deal involving the New York-based firm.

Christopher Czarnecki aims to help Keller Williams “evolve and grow” over time — but first, “I want to learn.”

Leaders of the company's owned and franchise brands sat down this week to discuss expansion opportunities and how women are leading the way.

Now that Leo Pareja holds “the keys to the battleship,” he wants to drive massive growth, and he thinks the brokerage of the future will look a lot like eXp.

The former CEO of Peerage Realty Partners will guide the luxury brand’s global expansion efforts. Plus, Pacific Sotheby’s Realty welcomes a new leader.

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.