BrokeragesNew teams at Real, C21; veteran agent joins Engel & VölkersC21 expands in North Carolina while Real picks up a 30-agent team in Texas; meanwhile, E&V and Coldwell Banker Warburg add new agents.Real Estate News StaffJuly 5, 2025
BrokeragesBrokerage Beat: Expansions at RE/MAX, Christie’s; New England indies mergePlus, two Texas-based Corcoran affiliates join forces; BHGRE opens new California office; two teams rejoin Compass; Christie’s adds Caribbean office; more.Real Estate News StaffJune 28, 2025
BrokeragesAnywhere appoints new head of communicationsBarri Rafferty, a media relations pro with prior CEO experience, will lead Anywhere’s communications teams as the brokerage eyes new growth opportunities.Real Estate News StaffJune 23, 2025
BrokeragesBrokerage Beat: eXp adds star power in Texas; growth at KW, CIRE; more“Living in Houston, Texas” star Kyler Ferris joins eXp; an agent with over $2B in career sales joins Compass; KW opens a new master franchise in Europe; more.Real Estate News StaffJune 21, 2025
TechTech Bytes: 10 years of Rechat; new home search site launchesRechat introduces a new Digital Ads feature; Lone Wolf and Follow Up Boss team up; MLS United partners with CubiCasa; brokerdata.com launches.Real Estate News StaffJune 20, 2025
IndustryHomeServices adds coaching pro, brokerage CEO to executive teamJimmy Burgess will lead coaching efforts, while Long Realty CEO Renee Gonzales was named VP of core services integrations. Plus, NMB adds chief culture officer.Real Estate News StaffUpdated June 20, 2025
BrokeragesBrokerage Beat: M&As at C21; The Agency opens Boston office; moreRE/MAX, BHGRE and C21 add new teams in California; C21 Integra is now operating in 14 states; a brokerage leader joins Corcoran in Manhattan; more.Real Estate News StaffJune 14, 2025
TechTech Bytes: reAlpha enters a new market, eyes national expansionThe end-to-end homebuying platform is now in Texas. Meanwhile, Shilo has raised $2.6M for its AI assistant and Zillow Rentals is partnering with EliseAI.Real Estate News StaffJune 13, 2025
BrokeragesBrokerage Beat: Elliman goes global; gains at C21, eXp; moreDouglas Elliman embarks on international expansion plans; The Agency opens its first Madrid office; C21 snaps up an indie in the Pacific Northwest; more.Real Estate News StaffJune 7, 2025
TechTech Bytes: RatePlug debuts integrated home search, financing platformThe offering combines affordability-based search, mortgage rates, pre-approval and lead scoring for agents and lenders. Plus, news from Goby Homes and more.Real Estate News StaffJune 6, 2025
BrokeragesBrokerage Beat: ENRG is on a mission; gains at CB, Compass, Sotheby’sUpstart taps industry vet to grow “ethical” firm; Coldwell Banker nabs Minn., Conn. teams; Sotheby’s adds luxury SoCal team; Compass grows in Aspen. Real Estate News StaffMay 31, 2025
MLS/AssnPeople on the Move: NAR adds 2 comms veterans to shape its storyFormer Semafor GM Bennett Richardson and Raffi Williams, who worked at FHFA and HUD, will step into their new leadership roles on May 31.Real Estate News StaffMay 29, 2025
TechIn strategic shift, MoxiWorks sells MoxiBalance accounting softwareThe product will be known as Vero and will be part of the Upfront financial platform while continuing to integrate with MoxiWorks software, the companies said.Real Estate News StaffMay 29, 2025
BrokeragesBrokerage Beat: News from Coldwell Banker, C21, eXp, moreColdwell Banker and C21 nab new affiliates; eXp adds over 100 agents in Arizona and Nebraska; The Agency expands its reach in Texas; more.Real Estate News StaffMay 24, 2025
IndustryPeople on the Move: CMLS leader to step down; Compass adds M&A execLongtime CMLS CEO Denee Evans plans to leave the association at the end of the year, while Compass, Lofty and Rechat add growth-focused leaders.Real Estate News StaffMay 22, 2025
BrokeragesGavin Swartzman takes over as president of Christie’s Real EstateThe former CEO of Peerage Realty Partners will guide the luxury brand’s global expansion efforts. Plus, Pacific Sotheby’s Realty welcomes a new leader.Real Estate News StaffMay 19, 2025
BrokeragesBrokerage Beat: News from C21, eXp, EXIT, United, moreA merger creates Century 21’s largest firm in Louisiana; eXp launches “UPGRADE”; Coldwell Banker nabs top California team; United grows in Alabama; more.Real Estate News StaffMay 17, 2025
TechTech Bytes: Virtuo concierge for buyers makes its move into the USThe Canada-based company will triple down in Texas, targeting homebuilders as it adds operations in Dallas, Austin and Houston.Real Estate News StaffMay 16, 2025
MLS/AssnCMLS adds policy pro to C-suite, Bright launches data shareThe MLS trade association has appointed Rene Galicia as chief operating officer to oversee key strategic initiatives; Bright’s partnership with CVR goes live.Real Estate News StaffMay 14, 2025
BrokeragesFormer Side, Zillow exec lands at AnywhereSteve Capezza will lead growth and M&A strategy at the brokerage giant “to solidify and strengthen” its position “as the leading player in real estate today.”Real Estate News StaffMay 12, 2025