Brokerage News

eXp’s LYVVE rolls out in nearly 30 countries. Plus, 50-year vet opens REMAX NEXUS; KW enters Uzbekistan; eXp moves into Romania, Netherlands; and more news.

As other brokerages go all in on AI and automation, HomeSmart President Stacey Onnen wants to make sure that her firm’s agents “never feel left on an island.”

Benchmark Realty and eXp Realty have unveiled new referral fee disclosure forms to enhance transparency and bolster agents’ fiduciary responsibility to clients.

Plus, The Agency and Corcoran Atlantic open new offices; luxury agent joins Michael Saunders & Co.; Weichert appoints a new regional president.

With revenue up nearly 30,000% over three years, upstart brokerage LPT Aperture Holdings took second place in Deloitte’s 2025 Technology Fast 500 list.

Plus, C21 nabs Florida indie; $200M agent joins Michael Saunders & Co.; The Agency opens Florida Keys office; Coldwell Banker welcomes SoCal affiliate; more.

The incident, which allowed some home shoppers to see other users’ contact details, occurred earlier this month and was fixed within a week, the company said.

A year after expanding its commission split program nationally, Redfin says agent income has increased 14% on average — and top performers are making even more.

Plus, SERHANT enters Las Vegas; Weichert nabs a licensing agreement in Aruba; Elite opens a new corporate HQ in Miami; 40-year veteran joins The Agency.

The brokerage highlighted increases in revenue and transactions and said it's moving out of disrupter mode — but still leveraging AI to increase efficiency.

Many agents said they would make, or perhaps consider, a move if Compass and Anywhere merge — a possibility other brokerage leaders are keeping an eye on.

LPT burst onto the scene just three years ago and is already the 16th-largest U.S. brokerage. It has global aspirations and plans to go public soon.

The company called its balance sheet, with no debt and $143 million in cash, a “competitive advantage” as “others in the industry are pursuing consolidation.”

CEO Robert Reffkin signaled that Christie’s would serve as Compass’ “blueprint” for integrating Anywhere’s franchise brands and for further organic growth.

The brokerage and franchisor delivered 6% higher revenue, which Anywhere execs credited to increased luxury sales and retention of top agents.

Plus, C21 Circle enters Chicago; CB Yost gets a new owner; Elliman expands to France, Monaco; industry veterans join Revel in California, CB in South Carolina.

But the company reported an all-time high for its global agent count, with its international pool growing 9% year-over-year.

The company is also bolstering its AI offerings to “reduce manual or low-value processes across the organization,” execs said during a Q3 earnings call.

At NextHome, Charis Moreno is now CRO and Jim Fischetti is the new president of brokerage operations. Plus, Ashley Fidler becomes CPO at MoxiWorks.

Plus, North Carolina’s ERA Live Moore partners with Missouri firm; new master franchises at KW, RE/MAX; marketing pro joins The Agency; United agents save big.