TechRechat’s ‘super app’ finds a new brokerage partnerNest Realty’s 500+ agents now have access to the unified platform. Plus, Opendoor launches new agent app, ATTOM expands data access and more tech news.Real Estate News StaffJuly 16, 2025
TechRealtor.com parent acquires private-listing friendly ZenlistTerms of the deal, described as a response to real estate industry changes, weren’t shared. Zenlist’s CEO called it an “incredible opportunity” for growth.Real Estate News StaffJuly 14, 2025
BrokeragesSERHANT. hits DC; Elliman snags ‘Million Dollar Listing’ starPlus, Compass gains Florida luxury team; Coldwell Bankers adds top producers; Corcoran scores billion-dollar broker; Utah firm joins C21; more.Real Estate News StaffJuly 12, 2025
BrokeragesCompass notches another acquisition; Windermere, KW regain agentsThe brokerage giant has acquired Colorado’s PorchLight Real Estate Group, a 150-agent firm in Denver, while some former Compass agents return to their roots.Real Estate News StaffJuly 9, 2025
IndustryMidwest market leader elevates brokerage head as CEO steps downGreg Mason moves into an advisory role at Edina Realty Home Services after 11 years as the top exec, while Edina Realty President Sharry Schmid takes the helm.Real Estate News StaffJuly 8, 2025
MLS/AssnMilestones: Massive data share to benefit 300k MLS membersThe three largest MLSs are expanding access to listing data across some of the most populous U.S. markets; plus, Broker Public Portal announces a new investor.Real Estate News StaffJuly 8, 2025
BrokeragesNew teams at Real, C21; veteran agent joins Engel & VölkersC21 expands in North Carolina while Real picks up a 30-agent team in Texas; meanwhile, E&V and Coldwell Banker Warburg add new agents.Real Estate News StaffJuly 5, 2025
BrokeragesBrokerage Beat: Expansions at RE/MAX, Christie’s; New England indies mergePlus, two Texas-based Corcoran affiliates join forces; BHGRE opens new California office; two teams rejoin Compass; Christie’s adds Caribbean office; more.Real Estate News StaffJune 28, 2025
BrokeragesAnywhere appoints new head of communicationsBarri Rafferty, a media relations pro with prior CEO experience, will lead Anywhere’s communications teams as the brokerage eyes new growth opportunities.Real Estate News StaffJune 23, 2025
BrokeragesBrokerage Beat: eXp adds star power in Texas; growth at KW, CIRE; more“Living in Houston, Texas” star Kyler Ferris joins eXp; an agent with over $2B in career sales joins Compass; KW opens a new master franchise in Europe; more.Real Estate News StaffJune 21, 2025
TechTech Bytes: 10 years of Rechat; new home search site launchesRechat introduces a new Digital Ads feature; Lone Wolf and Follow Up Boss team up; MLS United partners with CubiCasa; brokerdata.com launches.Real Estate News StaffJune 20, 2025
IndustryHomeServices adds coaching pro, brokerage CEO to executive teamJimmy Burgess will lead coaching efforts, while Long Realty CEO Renee Gonzales was named VP of core services integrations. Plus, NMB adds chief culture officer.Real Estate News StaffUpdated June 20, 2025
BrokeragesBrokerage Beat: M&As at C21; The Agency opens Boston office; moreRE/MAX, BHGRE and C21 add new teams in California; C21 Integra is now operating in 14 states; a brokerage leader joins Corcoran in Manhattan; more.Real Estate News StaffJune 14, 2025
TechTech Bytes: reAlpha enters a new market, eyes national expansionThe end-to-end homebuying platform is now in Texas. Meanwhile, Shilo has raised $2.6M for its AI assistant and Zillow Rentals is partnering with EliseAI.Real Estate News StaffJune 13, 2025
BrokeragesBrokerage Beat: Elliman goes global; gains at C21, eXp; moreDouglas Elliman embarks on international expansion plans; The Agency opens its first Madrid office; C21 snaps up an indie in the Pacific Northwest; more.Real Estate News StaffJune 7, 2025
TechTech Bytes: RatePlug debuts integrated home search, financing platformThe offering combines affordability-based search, mortgage rates, pre-approval and lead scoring for agents and lenders. Plus, news from Goby Homes and more.Real Estate News StaffJune 6, 2025
BrokeragesBrokerage Beat: ENRG is on a mission; gains at CB, Compass, Sotheby’sUpstart taps industry vet to grow “ethical” firm; Coldwell Banker nabs Minn., Conn. teams; Sotheby’s adds luxury SoCal team; Compass grows in Aspen. Real Estate News StaffMay 31, 2025
MLS/AssnPeople on the Move: NAR adds 2 comms veterans to shape its storyFormer Semafor GM Bennett Richardson and Raffi Williams, who worked at FHFA and HUD, will step into their new leadership roles on May 31.Real Estate News StaffMay 29, 2025
TechIn strategic shift, MoxiWorks sells MoxiBalance accounting softwareThe product will be known as Vero and will be part of the Upfront financial platform while continuing to integrate with MoxiWorks software, the companies said.Real Estate News StaffMay 29, 2025
BrokeragesBrokerage Beat: News from Coldwell Banker, C21, eXp, moreColdwell Banker and C21 nab new affiliates; eXp adds over 100 agents in Arizona and Nebraska; The Agency expands its reach in Texas; more.Real Estate News StaffMay 24, 2025