Real Estate News Staff

RealPlus and BuildersUpdate.com introduce new agent tools; WAOR adds Property Shield as a member benefit; Knock becomes profitable; more.

A 20-year technology veteran has joined the company to lead tech strategy and “accelerate innovation.” Meanwhile, Rocket’s president is set to retire.

The Benson Crew becomes Real’s largest team in Canada; Michael Saunders & Company moves into St. Petersburg; an ERA affiliate merges with Vail firm.

SABOR MLS’s rebranding honors subscribers’ “professionalism, insight and impact.” Plus, Bright has a new data share; NorthstarMLS grows; an NAR rival is hiring.

Plus, Rayse scores another MLS deal; NextHome sets "floor plan on every listing" goal; RentSpree, Mosaik and AccountTECH sign new partnerships.

Vic Lombardo will lead Motto Mortgage as RE/MAX Holdings’ new president of mortgage services. Plus, the Greater Tulsa Association of Realtors names a new CEO.

Howard Hanna bolsters its presence in the Carolinas; a top Connecticut agent joins Compass; BHGRE and Real launch new programs for agents; more.

Agent transparency platform Rayse is now available as a CRMLS, IRES, MLS Now and realMLS member benefit; Earnnest’s partnership with Lone Wolf expands; more.

Sandra Howard brings major-brand experience and award-winning skills to the role, which she calls “a marketer’s dream,” due to Keller Williams’ strong culture.

Real welcomes a 45-agent team in Northern California; CB Warburg adds two new teams; Engel & Völkers welcomes over 60 new real estate pros in Arizona; more.

Andowah Newton will become NAR’s vice president, litigation, and associate general counsel at the end of the month; John Geha joins GBBR as its new CEO.

Chris Heller brings his team to eXp; $10 billion duo joins LTP Realty; BHGRE firms merge in Connecticut; Tucson indie moves under United affiliate; more.

Luxury Presence unveils “autonomous AI marketing team” for agents. Plus, Anywhere adopts Canva, York Baur joins Lone Wolf and more tech news.

Flex Listings allows sellers to “ease into the market,” Unlock says. Plus, Stellar MLS bolsters market data; NWMLS integrates voice-activated search tool.

Kansas and Maryland indies align with C21; eXp enters its fourth global market this year; Douglas Elliman launches mortgage division; more.

VP of Legal Affairs Leslie Nettleford-Freeman hired to protect the Realtor brand. Plus, MoxiWorks appoints chief customer officer; Fannie Mae adds board member.

MetroTex has merged with CCAR, creating the country's 4th-largest local association. Plus, Florida Gulf Coast MLS's tech upgrade "marks a major leap forward."

Plus, Lifestyle International Realty names new COO; BHGRE nabs Tennessee indie; KWW lands in Singapore; Engel & Völkers launches in British Virgin Islands.

Nest 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.

Terms 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.