IndustryPeople on the Move: The Agency adds tech, core services execsProptech leader Zane Burnett joins the brokerage as EVP of digital strategy, and Peter Ianos leads operations for core services, including mortgage and title.Real Estate News StaffMarch 16, 2025
BrokeragesBrokerage Beat: News from United, C21, The Agency, moreUnited's Charles Rutenberg grows with merger in S. Florida; Century 21 gains Colorado affiliate; The Agency opens in Nicaragua; Compass nabs $1B agent; more.Real Estate News StaffMarch 15, 2025
TechTech Bytes: IRE acquires ListAssist; RealScout rolls out ‘Exclusives’The ListAssist deal will “unlock a new world of data and insights” for BoldTrail users; RealScout’s platform gives brokerages more control over listings.Real Estate News StaffMarch 14, 2025
BrokeragesBrokerage Beat: News from eXp, Christie's, Compass, CBWashington 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.Real Estate News StaffMarch 8, 2025
IndustryNAR appoints new finance head as settlement payouts beginMatthew Cenedella will join the association as CFO later this month, overseeing the organization’s finances as it begins paying out $418 million in damages. Real Estate News StaffMarch 6, 2025
TechTech Bytes: Lofty launches AI 'copilot'; Unlock MLS upgrades platformThe new AI assistant automates daily operations for agents, including scheduling and emails; Austin's Unlock members get first dibs on new Matrix system; more.Real Estate News StaffMarch 6, 2025
BrokeragesBrokerage Beat: News from eXp, Brown Harris Stevens, moreHGTV star joins eXp; NY luxury agent moves to Brown Harris Stevens; development execs launch new firm; Coldwell Banker Premier adds team; more.Real Estate News StaffMarch 1, 2025
TechTech Bytes: CoStar deal finalized as Matterport launches platformMatterport Marketing Cloud aims to simplify multimedia content creation; Maverix Advisory group adds former @Properties and Christie’s leader for key role.Real Estate News StaffFebruary 28, 2025
BrokeragesBrokerage Beat: Compass, eXp gain luxury East Coast firmsCompass acquires D.C.-based Washington Fine Properties; Living Vogue Real Estate joins eXp Luxury; Elliman names Florida marketing VP; ERA adds WV indie; more.Real Estate News StaffFebruary 22, 2025
IndustryNextHome takes ‘two is better than one’ approach to CEO roleCo-founder James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson are now co-CEOs as the ‘Unfiltered’ podcast duo embraces a move designed to ‘ramp up our already winning strategy.’Real Estate News StaffFebruary 20, 2025
TechTech Bytes: Lundy, RentSpree expanding across real estate landscape Navigator, a chatbot built by Lundy for MLSs and associations, adds new partners; RentSpree surpasses 3 million users after syndication deal with Realtor.com.Real Estate News StaffFebruary 17, 2025
BrokeragesBrokerage Beat: News from Elliman, C21, The Agency, Sotheby'sPower NYC agent returns to Douglas Elliman with his team of 19; Century 21 lands woman-owned Georgia indie; The Agency adds NJ office; Sotheby's expands in TN.Real Estate News StaffFebruary 15, 2025
BrokeragesWindermere appoints new diversity leader as it recommits to DEIBrooks Glenn will advance the Seattle-based firm's efforts to build "an inclusive culture that inspires people to stay and thrive." Plus, a promotion at BHGRE.Real Estate News StaffFebruary 13, 2025
BrokeragesBrokerage Beat: News from Compass, The Agency, C21, moreCompass nabs $10B team; The Agency opens 3rd office in Washington state; C21 gains multiple affiliates; Real grows in Alberta; NextHome adds NC office; more.Real Estate News StaffFebruary 8, 2025
MLS/AssnMilestones: Utah MLS launches data company; CRMLS inks partnershipMLSs have a new way to give researchers quality data — and manage the process securely. Plus, CRMLS to share data with other Western MLSs, and more news.Real Estate News StaffUpdated March 6, 2025
IndustryRE/MAX Canada president steps down; ex-Zillow CEO takes new roleRE/MAX Holdings CEO Erik Carlson to lead the region until a replacement for Christopher Alexander is found; Spencer Rascoff trades real estate for dating apps.Real Estate News StaffFebruary 5, 2025
BrokeragesBrokerage Beat: News from eXp, RE/MAX, KW, @propertieseXp adds top NJ team; 2 Colorado RE/MAX offices merge; Seattle team joins KW; Chicago agent brings team to @properties; Christie's Sereno adds NorCal duo; more.Real Estate News StaffFebruary 1, 2025
MLS/AssnMilestones: Startup offers Buyer Listing Service to MLSsBuy-side tool is a “full-featured transaction creation platform” for agents. Plus, Doorify and Canopy MLSs integrate new tech; REdistribute adds board member.Real Estate News StaffJanuary 30, 2025
BrokeragesBrokerage Beat: News from eXp, Real, E&V, The Agency, Christie'seXp gains 2 large teams; Real reaches 25K agents; E&V Gestalt Group names Bay Area president; The Agency opens in Miramar Beach; Christie's expands in Yucatan.Real Estate News StaffJanuary 25, 2025
MLS/AssnMilestones: A partnership in Georgia, a new leader in S. FloridaGeorgia MLS partners with 12 local organizations to share listings; Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors welcomes Jonathan Lickstein.Real Estate News StaffJanuary 24, 2025