Real Estate News Staff

The program is the first of its kind, according to the St. Louis-based MLS. Plus, NAHREP acquires The Alumni Society; GWFAR installs 2026 board president.

Leading firms are employing different strategies — M&As, growth-oriented platforms, agent incentives — to fortify and expand their already-dominant positions.

Plus, Corcoran affiliate adds $500M team; KW enters Bulgaria; $2B agent rejoins Elliman; The Agency opens in Tulsa, names managing partner in Scottsdale.

Plus, Equity Union expands; Real adds 50 agents in Canada; CIRE launches in Uruguay; Side partnership creates new firm; @properties CIRE makes three promotions.

Longtime financial services exec Kenny Smith becomes Freddie Mac’s new CEO. Plus, Patrick Ferry joins KW MAPS Coaching as a senior advisor in digital marketing.

Lucas Matheson, who worked with Opendoor’s CEO at Shopify, will step into the leadership position. Plus, Christy Schwartz’s interim CFO role is made permanent.

Plus, Christie’s expands in Utah; BHGRE adds Tennessee affiliate; iAD names U.S. managing director; Michael Saunders & Co. grows Gulf Coast footprint; more.

Plus, Stellar MLS becomes a principal member of FIABCI Worldwide in 2026 as its global advisory arm expands its footprint.

Zoocasa CEO Carrie Lysenko is now eXp’s CTO, and Holly Mabery is named chief brokerage officer. Plus, Annie Hanna Cestra to chair Pennsylvania RE commission.

Plus, Baird & Warner debuts "Remi"; Loft47 unveils financial tools for teams; Atlas VMS integrates AI underwriting tools; Point announces $2.5B in new funding.

Plus, ERA Blanchard & Rosetto grows in Connecticut with the acquisition of Wallace & Tetreault Realty; Engel & Völkers opens a new shop in Akron, Ohio.

RealScout unveils “AI Search – For Pros” as UtahRealEstate.com introduces natural language home search for shoppers. Plus, Follow Up Boss partners with Rechat.

Calaveras County Realtors partners with Northern California’s largest MLS; LIBOR launches Bridge2Business; Colorado’s IRES joins the MLS Grid network.

The luxury brokerage appoints a new chairman, CEO and president. Plus, Rayse’s ex-CRO takes on an advisory role and accepts a new job at Inside Real Estate.

eXp’s LYVVE rolls out in nearly 30 countries. Plus, 50-year vet opens REMAX NEXUS; KW enters Uzbekistan; eXp moves into Romania, Netherlands; and more news.

Benutech offers agents insights into major life events; Zillow and Esusu team up to launch CreditClimb. Plus, LiveBy announces a partnership with Renowned.

Plus, The Agency and Corcoran Atlantic open new offices; luxury agent joins Michael Saunders & Co.; Weichert appoints a new regional president.

RealReports announces its 50th deal of 2025; BeachesMLS offers a new AI visualization platform. Plus, Property Shield partners with Doorify; RentSpree expands.

Plus, C21 nabs Florida indie; $200M agent joins Michael Saunders & Co.; The Agency opens Florida Keys office; Coldwell Banker welcomes SoCal affiliate; more.

“Spotlight Listings” aims to boost buyer views; MoxiWorks’ new RISE platform offers proactive AI suggestions; Redfin launches natural language search; more.