Real Estate News Staff

Watch the conversation as Lane Hornung of zavvie and 8z explains what agents need to know about “power buying” and innovations in financing to show real value.

Staten Island MLS adds Checkmate software; lender NEO leverages zavvie's cash-offer platform; Reliance adds AI-powered marketing tools.

Rich Simonelli is back at CoStar after a 5-year hiatus, leading investor relations, while Cyndi Eakin was promoted to chief accounting officer.

Lamacchia grows with MA acquisition; Real reaches 20k agents; RE/MAX gains 60-agent firm; C21 franchise and Florida indie merge; eXp joins Fortune 1000; more.

Watch the conversation with Ed Zorn as he explains why agents don’t need to panic come Aug. 17, but they do need to hone their pitch — and negotiation skills.

Watch the conversation with Jocelyn Vas, Final Offer exec and veteran agent, as she discusses the anxiety agents are feeling and the importance of transparency.

RE/MAX gains another large Ontario firm; ERA Prime acquires Michigan indie; Sotheby's Realty expands in the Central Valley; Christie's RE grows in Belgium.

Watch the conversation with media exec Clayton Collins as he discusses how agents can leverage news and information, and the “continued flight to quality.”

The brokerage giant announced new leaders in its commercial and coaching divisions as well as its nonprofit, KW Cares; Tomo's co-founder steps down.

KW gains Austin indie; Christie's Sereno expands in Wine Country; BHGRE grows in Colorado; The Agency opens in White Rock; RE/MAX nabs large Canadian firm.

Watch the conversation with speaker and “crazy idea” guy Kyle Scheele as he explains how the power of storytelling can foster lasting client relationships.

Inside Real Estate pulls together kvCORE and other products into BoldTrail; Collabra joins CoreLogic Real Estate Alliance Network; and more tech news.

Chicago-area team joins Keller Williams Infinity; team leader joins Detroit RE/MAX franchise as broker/owner; The Agency opens fourth Texas office.

Richard Gibbens will take on the top leadership role at Bluegrass Realtors and Imagine MLS; Dave Phillips, CEO of RRAR, announces his departure.

Watch the conversation with CubiCasa leader Jeff Allen as he discusses the “magic” of capturing floor plans and how they can boost agents’ value proposition.

The companies have hired veteran financial executives to support growth efforts, with Chris Lown joining CoStar and Chris Black joining the proptech leader.

Opendoor unveils industry-first partnership with My State MLS; Real Brokerage launches curated tools; SWMLS partners with RealReports; CRMLS adds Lundy.

Large East Coast indies join ERA; Super Bowl champ signs on with Engel & Völkers Austin; Sotheby's Realty expands in Michigan; Century 21 adds Montana firm.

Watch the conversation with strategist Jay Baer as he explains how to create better client outcomes by avoiding common pitfalls and “yesterday’s thinking.”

Parks leaders form new firm; TX indie merges with United; NYC brokerages join Side; Corcoran gains music legend; C21 grows in AL; Chicago duo joins E&V; more.