TechShared homebuying startup launches; Rechat adds local insights"Joynt" platform aims to streamline co-buying and co-ownership. Plus, SkySlope expands to Hawaii; ATTOM unveils new tools; a Rechat-Local Logic integration.Real Estate News StaffJanuary 28, 2026
IndustryChief AI officer to accelerate Bright’s ‘AI-native MLS’ visionRajeev Sajja to drive “responsible AI” at Bright. Plus, Lacey Conway named president of HSoA's Long & Foster brand; Cloze appoints head of community.Real Estate News StaffUpdated January 28, 2026
IndustryTrends 2026: The uncertain future of real estate’s open marketplaceBroad access to property listings has been a fundamental — and unique — aspect of the U.S. housing marketplace for years. But that could soon change.Real Estate News StaffJanuary 26, 2026
BrokerageseXp, Real nab teams in the Northwest; BHGRE notches big renewalPlus, REMAX expands in Denver; The Agency opens a third office in Oregon; new faces at Baird & Warner, Portside Real Estate Group.Real Estate News StaffJanuary 24, 2026
IndustryChris Heller a ‘force multiplier’ for Place’s expansionThe former KW CEO joins Place as chief revenue officer. Plus, Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors names its 2026 president; new leaders at The Agency.Real Estate News StaffJanuary 22, 2026
TechRealtor.com launches ‘first-of-its-kind’ home search platformPlus, ATTOM acquires ResiShares tech assets; Restb.ai unveils appraisal tool; Gulf Coast MLS integrates RealReports platform; Rechat partners with The Agency.Real Estate News StaffJanuary 21, 2026
BrokeragesCompass expands in SC; United debuts agent investment programPlus, C21 New Millennium names a new CEO; Coldwell Banker welcomes an affiliate in Los Angeles; Engel & Völkers enters Yucatán. Real Estate News StaffJanuary 17, 2026
TechCubiCasa, Realtor.com partner; Property Shield picks up Colorado MLSPlus, Benutech launches an AI-driven document verification tool; WFG makes new financial planning tech available to agents.Real Estate News StaffJanuary 15, 2026
MLS/AssnIRES MLS appoints new COO; Illinois Realtors invests in advocacyIRES VP Julie Dahl moves up to the C-suite. Plus, longtime NWMLS COO to step down; Illinois Realtors hires 3 government affairs pros; MetroList adds partner.Real Estate News StaffJanuary 14, 2026
BrokeragesReal adds 172 agents in Michigan; SERHANT enters BostonPlus, 2 Minnesota firms merge; Portside Real Estate Group adds associate broker; Michael Saunders names Sanibel branch manager; eXp Romania lays out big goals.Real Estate News StaffJanuary 14, 2026
IndustrySERHANT appoints CTO; Florida Realtors, LIBOR install presidentsTech veteran Greg Chan will drive SERHANT's in-house workflow automation platform. Plus, the MBA has a new CFO, and Realty.com adds a chief growth officer.Real Estate News StaffJanuary 12, 2026
IndustryTrends 2026: How integrated services could reshape the industryZillow and Rocket have taken big steps toward creating an end-to-end homebuying experience that keeps users in their ecosystems. How will it impact brokerages?Real Estate News StaffJanuary 12, 2026
BrokeragesREMAX, C21, Corcoran gain affiliates; KW team launches TX indiePlus, Compass and Elliman welcome new agents; eXp names country leader for Italy; Christie’s enters Patagonia; Coldwell Banker team expands in Florida.Real Estate News StaffJanuary 10, 2026
Tech‘Presence’ CRM surfaces key client data; RentSpree embeds banking toolsLuxury Presence has secured funding to develop its new CRM, which will prompt agents on next actions; RentSpree product enables “integrated rental lifecycle.”Real Estate News StaffJanuary 9, 2026
BrokeragesNew teams at HomeSmart, Compass; BHGRE expands in HawaiiHomeSmart’s NEXT team aims to help agents “be the star” of their business. Plus, Compass grows in Chicago; The Agency opens in Houston, adds $5B agent in SoCal.Real Estate News StaffJanuary 7, 2026
MLS/AssnMetro MLS appoints CEO; REIN announces 2026 boardChris Lambrou’s role at Metro is now official. Plus, REIN introduces new board members; Southwest MLS adds fraud protections; ORRA expands healthcare options.Real Estate News StaffUpdated January 6, 2026
BrokeragesTrends 2026: Why Real has quickly outpaced its peersThe national brokerage platform model has allowed some firms to scale at an exceptional pace. Get a glimpse of how — and why — it has worked so well for Real.Real Estate News StaffJanuary 5, 2026
BrokeragesCompass expands in Chicago; BHGRE firm nears 400 agents in OmahaAn acquisition gives Compass its first South Side office. Plus, Michael Saunders & Company adds agents in SW Florida; Portside welcomes associate broker. Real Estate News StaffJanuary 3, 2026
BrokeragesTrends 2026: New brokerage models reflect broader industry shiftsResidential real estate is changing. Technology is evolving, new leaders are bringing new visions, and brokerages are embracing novel ways of doing business.Real Estate News StaffDecember 29, 2025
TechRMLS-A joins Cribio; Rechat inks deal with SkySlopeThe Broker Public Portal-founded site gains a shareholder. Plus, Rechat boosts transaction tools; eXp partners with Land id; RELIANCEai adds AI assistant.Real Estate News StaffDecember 26, 2025