Brokerage News

Plus, HomeSmart’s NEXT team gains family ties; IVRE adds franchise business consultant; agents join Michael Saunders & Co., Portside Real Estate Group.

The leader of real estate’s largest enterprise has left the company “in accordance with the terms” of the merger agreement with Compass.

Three teams who recently moved to LPT Realty said issues common to franchise operations — like territoriality and geographic constraints — had inhibited growth.

After five years of litigation, Keller Williams President and CEO Chris Czarnecki said the brokerage is turning its attention “back to what we do best.”

The firms achieving the best results share some common traits — starting with strong leadership. See what else comprises the blueprint for brokerage success.

Plus, CIRE expands in S. Carolina; Compass opens new Pennsylvania office; $500M agent joins LA’s Resident Group; CB Realty and CB Warburg add agents in NY.

A new report indicates that the share of profitable brokerages has steadily increased since 2023 — and among those operating in the red, losses have improved.

A Utah man seeks $5M for “alienation of affection.” CEO Tamir Poleg admits to a brief relationship with the man’s spouse, a Real agent, but denies wrongdoing.

Howard Hanna’s CEO weighs in on NAR’s evolving role and explains why he believes control over listing distribution will define the industry’s next phase.

Plus, REMAX expands in Denver; The Agency opens a third office in Oregon; new faces at Baird & Warner, Portside Real Estate Group.

The deal created the world’s largest residential brokerage — but there is still “great opportunity” for independents, Howard Hanna’s president and CEO said.

Plus, C21 New Millennium names a new CEO; Coldwell Banker welcomes an affiliate in Los Angeles; Engel & Völkers enters Yucatán.

A “historic” conversion of two former Royal LePage firms adds 1,200+ agents to REMAX’s global network, helping offset declines in U.S. agent count and revenue.

The deal isn't revolutionary — it's an old-school American monopoly strategy being applied in a modern way: cleaner, more sophisticated and more legally aware.

Plus, 2 Minnesota firms merge; Portside Real Estate Group adds associate broker; Michael Saunders names Sanibel branch manager; eXp Romania lays out big goals.

The brokerage and portal leader announced his departure on LinkedIn, noting that he hoped “to do something as good as Redfin, in a different field.”

Plus, Compass and Elliman welcome new agents; eXp names country leader for Italy; Christie’s enters Patagonia; Coldwell Banker team expands in Florida.

On his first day as CEO of Compass International Holdings, Robert Reffkin shared a vision of agent empowerment, seller choice and tech-enabled efficiencies.

A senior DOJ antitrust official wanted a deeper review of the merger, but got shut down after Compass went over her head, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Robert Reffkin said the deal brings the “most respected brands and professionals together on a single, modern technology platform” to better serve clients.