MLS/AssnMARIS launches rev-share program; NAHREP announces acquisitionThe 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.Real Estate News StaffDecember 22, 2025
BrokeragesTrends 2026: The brokerage feeding frenzy and market concentrationLeading firms are employing different strategies — M&As, growth-oriented platforms, agent incentives — to fortify and expand their already-dominant positions.Real Estate News StaffDecember 22, 2025
BrokeragesROA nabs 300-agent firm; ERA expands footprint in 2 statesPlus, Corcoran affiliate adds $500M team; KW enters Bulgaria; $2B agent rejoins Elliman; The Agency opens in Tulsa, names managing partner in Scottsdale.Real Estate News StaffDecember 22, 2025
Brokerages$1B team joins Sotheby’s; C21, CB add affiliatesPlus, Equity Union expands; Real adds 50 agents in Canada; CIRE launches in Uruguay; Side partnership creates new firm; @properties CIRE makes three promotions.Real Estate News StaffDecember 19, 2025
IndustryNew CEO at Freddie Mac; AI pro joins KW coaching divisionLongtime 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.Real Estate News StaffDecember 17, 2025
IndustryOpendoor names new president to ‘execute on what's next’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.Real Estate News StaffDecember 15, 2025
BrokeragesReal, Corcoran gain teams; The Agency marks a milestonePlus, Christie’s expands in Utah; BHGRE adds Tennessee affiliate; iAD names U.S. managing director; Michael Saunders & Co. grows Gulf Coast footprint; more.Real Estate News StaffDecember 13, 2025
MLS/AssnCMLS, RESO unveil board members for 2026Plus, Stellar MLS becomes a principal member of FIABCI Worldwide in 2026 as its global advisory arm expands its footprint.Real Estate News StaffDecember 12, 2025
Industry2 big promotions at eXp; Hanna COO elected to RE commissionZoocasa 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.Real Estate News StaffDecember 10, 2025
TechRechat gains a new partner; RealReports enhances client intelPlus, Baird & Warner debuts "Remi"; Loft47 unveils financial tools for teams; Atlas VMS integrates AI underwriting tools; Point announces $2.5B in new funding.Real Estate News StaffDecember 10, 2025
BrokeragesCompass nabs $1.2B team; Elliman continues global expansionPlus, ERA Blanchard & Rosetto grows in Connecticut with the acquisition of Wallace & Tetreault Realty; Engel & Völkers opens a new shop in Akron, Ohio.Real Estate News StaffDecember 6, 2025
TechA Rechat-FUB integration; new ‘pro’ and consumer AI search toolsRealScout unveils “AI Search – For Pros” as UtahRealEstate.com introduces natural language home search for shoppers. Plus, Follow Up Boss partners with Rechat.Real Estate News StaffDecember 4, 2025
MLS/AssnMetroList expands its reach; LIBOR rolls out affiliate programCalaveras County Realtors partners with Northern California’s largest MLS; LIBOR launches Bridge2Business; Colorado’s IRES joins the MLS Grid network.Real Estate News StaffDecember 3, 2025
IndustryNew leaders at TTR Sotheby’s; IRE appoints SVP of growthThe 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.Real Estate News StaffDecember 2, 2025
BrokerageseXp launches global search platform; REMAX expands in SoCaleXp’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.Real Estate News StaffDecember 1, 2025
TechBenutech debuts lead gen tool; Zillow helps renters build creditBenutech offers agents insights into major life events; Zillow and Esusu team up to launch CreditClimb. Plus, LiveBy announces a partnership with Renowned.Real Estate News StaffNovember 28, 2025
BrokeragesKW, Century 21, Coldwell Banker welcome new affiliatesPlus, The Agency and Corcoran Atlantic open new offices; luxury agent joins Michael Saunders & Co.; Weichert appoints a new regional president.Real Estate News StaffNovember 22, 2025
TechA ‘defining moment’ for RealReports; BeachesMLS adopts RoomvoRealReports announces its 50th deal of 2025; BeachesMLS offers a new AI visualization platform. Plus, Property Shield partners with Doorify; RentSpree expands.Real Estate News StaffNovember 18, 2025
BrokeragesCIRE enters Portland; FirstTeam ready for ‘era of excellence’Plus, C21 nabs Florida indie; $200M agent joins Michael Saunders & Co.; The Agency opens Florida Keys office; Coldwell Banker welcomes SoCal affiliate; more.Real Estate News StaffNovember 15, 2025
TechEnhanced Realtor.com listings; Redfin’s AI bot; a MoxiWorks upgrade“Spotlight Listings” aims to boost buyer views; MoxiWorks’ new RISE platform offers proactive AI suggestions; Redfin launches natural language search; more.Real Estate News StaffNovember 13, 2025