Real Estate News Staff

Plus, Compass and Elliman welcome new agents; eXp names country leader for Italy; Christie’s enters Patagonia; Coldwell Banker team expands in Florida.

Luxury Presence has secured funding to develop its new CRM, which will prompt agents on next actions; RentSpree product enables “integrated rental lifecycle.”

HomeSmart’s NEXT team aims to help agents “be the star” of their business. Plus, Compass grows in Chicago; The Agency opens in Houston, adds $5B agent in SoCal.

Chris Lambrou’s role at Metro is now official. Plus, REIN introduces new board members; Southwest MLS adds fraud protections; ORRA expands healthcare options.

The national brokerage platform model has allowed some firms to scale at an exceptional pace. Get a glimpse of how — and why — it has worked so well for Real.

An acquisition gives Compass its first South Side office. Plus, Michael Saunders & Company adds agents in SW Florida; Portside welcomes associate broker.

Residential real estate is changing. Technology is evolving, new leaders are bringing new visions, and brokerages are embracing novel ways of doing business.

The Broker Public Portal-founded site gains a shareholder. Plus, Rechat boosts transaction tools; eXp partners with Land id; RELIANCEai adds AI assistant.

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.