Brokerage News

United's Charles Rutenberg grows with merger in S. Florida; Century 21 gains Colorado affiliate; The Agency opens in Nicaragua; Compass nabs $1B agent; more.

Gino Blefari denied a Wall Street Journal report of acquisition talks with Compass, saying “there are no discussions, negotiations or agreements” taking place.

In an interview with the Puget Sound Business Journal, Glenn Kelman said the brokerage would have ‘been stripped for parts’ if bought by a different company.

The brokerage giant "is in advanced talks" to buy HomeServices of America, the real estate arm of Warren Buffet's empire, the Wall Street Journal reports.

Gibson home sellers join the brokerage in asking the court to put the suit on hold so they can file details as the judge faces a request to recuse himself.

Sharran Srivatsaa, who joined Real just over two years ago, is moving to the brokerage's board of directors, a transition he described as "bittersweet."

The Tennessee-based brokerage tried to convince the court that it should be covered under the NAR settlement, but that request was denied.

The Rocket-Redfin deal means more competition for portal giants like Zillow and CoStar, but also for smaller brokerages and boutique lenders.

The nation’s largest mortgage lender called Redfin a "data powerhouse" and said the union of the two companies will improve the homebuying experience.

Attorneys in the Hooper case defended the deals they reached with the brokerages and accused Gibson lawyers of trying to “line their own pockets.”

Washington indie joins eXp; two Florida broker-owners team up under Christie's; veteran NYC agent moves to Compass; two Denver teams join Coldwell Banker; more.

The addition of MORE Realty marks the Texas-based company’s second major affiliation in the past year as its national growth continues.

Revenue jumped 84% compared to the previous year and the company added 10,000 agents in 2024 — after needing nine years to gain its first 10,000.

Keller Williams’ largest franchise network captured roughly 3,000 “Private Collection” listings last year — and is looking to double that figure by 2026.

Robert Reffkin, a loud voice in the Clear Cooperation debate, invites all agents to check out the brokerage’s Coming Soon listings.

Stone Point Capital, which acquired an ownership stake in the brokerage, has invested nearly $6 billion in companies across the real estate sector.

It’s been six months since industry rule changes took effect, but many real estate professionals don’t fully understand representation — or why it matters.

KW says the strategic investment by CoreLogic owner Stone Point Capital is designed to “fuel growth” as Christopher Czarnecki takes the helm.

HGTV star joins eXp; NY luxury agent moves to Brown Harris Stevens; development execs launch new firm; Coldwell Banker Premier adds team; more.

More than 70% of execs in a recent poll anticipate a bump in transactions this year, a sign of confidence that the real estate market has reached its bottom.