Real Estate News Staff

Phil Hawkins joins the association following 9 years as CEO of a local California Realtor association, says he is "ready to seize opportunities that lie ahead."

Watch the conversation with NAR’s top lobbyist as she discusses what advocacy really means for members and some of the big wins the association has achieved.

MLS platform Perchwell to focus on AI; Planitar’s floorplan tool iGUIDE integrating with FBS’ FlexMLS platform; Lofty adds property management system.

Watch the conversation as NextHome execs James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson share their experience with commissions lawsuits and what they think of workarounds.

A noteworthy United Real Estate merger in Dallas; Windermere appoints a new economist; Engel & Völkers agents get access to new design tools.

Watch the conversation with MoxiWorks’ new CEO, an industry outsider who believes companies — and agents — should approach the future with a fresh perspective.

Century 21 adds affiliates on two coasts; Real nabs Chicago team; 60-year-old Colorado indie expands; E&V opens New Orleans shop; Side and Compass make gains.

San Diego MLS adds Checkmate from VestaPlus, which is also teaming up with ListAssist to expand reach; CoreLogic launches new OneHomeowner portal.

Watch the conversation as Local Logic’s CEO shares how data on “everything that happens outside the four walls” of a home can turn agents into instant experts.

Troy Palmquist will oversee a product team, commercial real estate and more for eXp; Tim Hudak is stepping down as Ontario association CEO effective August 2.

Compass gains teams in New Jersey and Florida; E&V opens in Portland; CB Warburg adds agents; Century 21 marks third year of global giving initiative.

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.