Brokerage News

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.

The brand refresh aims to clearly show “who we are,” HSoA’s CEO said. Plus, C21 nabs family firm; eXp enters Luxembourg; Elliman expands in Virginia; more.

On a recent podcast, Guy Gal and Hilary Saunders riffed on consolidation, legal risks of private listings, and the corporate brokerage ”membership club” model.

The tech-focused brokerage outpaced the broader housing market in Q4, increasing transactions and agent count, and logged $2B in revenue for the full year.

Watch the conversation as CEO Robert Palmer explains how LPT Realty was able to "hyperscale," and what he believes will be the model of the future.

Anywhere’s attorneys are asking the judge in the Batton case to not intervene in a proposed opt-in settlement with a similar case known as Tuccori.

Plus, John R. Wood Christie’s acquires 11-agent team; Realty ONE, Ivester Jackson Christie’s open new offices; KW Media partners with ex-NFL star’s firm; more.

At the annual R4 convention on Feb. 23, CEO Erik Carlson sought to energize agents with a message focused on growth, revitalization and professionalism.

During a Feb. 26 call with investors, Compass CEO Robert Reffkin took shots at Zillow and MLSs — and detailed an unexpected partnership with Redfin.