Brokerage News

Windermere Co-President OB Jacobi explains what goes into an acquisition — including when it does — and doesn’t — make sense for companies to come together.

Plus, a $1B agent joins SERHANT; Atlanta team returns to eXp; Compass, Elliman welcome new teams; new offices at The Agency and Corcoran Horizon Realty; more.

Howard Hanna’s strategic expansion into Manhattan represents “Main Street coming into a Wall Street marketplace,” CEO Hoby Hanna tells Real Estate News.

A combination of major consolidations and a less cooperative environment could make residential brokerage look more commercial, eXp’s CEO warns.

Plus, C21 acquires an independent firm in Colorado; Compass adds a $450M Florida team; BHGRE brings in a new North Carolina affiliate; more.

Scott Durkin, who was removed from his previous brokerage during a leadership shakeup, will now work as a broker. Plus, KW VP Kendra Newman gets promoted.

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Plus, Baird & Warner nabs a veteran Chicagoland agent; ERA picks up a family-owned brokerage; Christie’s adds an affiliate in Italy; $100M agent joins CB; more.

Deals reached with Howard Hanna, William Raveis, EXIT, Windermere and Lyon will add $40M to the fund earmarked for home sellers’ antitrust claims nationwide.

With new owners and a new strategy, ByOwner.com hopes to attract sellers seeking DIY or flat-fee services via its “your lead” model and in-house brokerage.

10-agent team joins KW in Pennsylvania; Hilton "tastemakers" move to Compass; indie brings 130 agents to Christie's in Jacksonville; eXp enters S. Korea; more.

Soon after Anywhere reportedly pursued a deal with Douglas Elliman, newly obtained letters reveal a regulatory agency began asking who knew what — and when.

CEO says Elliman is embracing the “power of choice” by providing “private, public, coming-soon, and delayed listing options” with its new exclusive marketplace.

Watch the conversation as ex-Real President Sharran Srivatsaa flags an “insane” phrase agents use and explains how to avoid a “messy” price cut conversation.

A closer look at a document detailing the planned acquisition reveals what can happen if it’s not completed on time — and how much money is at stake.

Compass’ CEO told investors that acquiring Anywhere “unlocks our long-term vision” while assuring agents of support for “brands, platforms and cultures.”

Real estate leaders are speculating on the future of Zillow, NAR and MLSs following the Compass-Anywhere acquisition news, while investors snapped up stock.

Fort Lauderdale and D.C.-based teams with $500M in sales volume move to Compass; Michael Saunders expands its leadership team; eXp, SERHANT grow; more.

Membership in the trade group surges by 66% with the addition; Elliman CEO Michael Liebowitz has joined the ARA management board to help guide its direction.