IndustryOfferpad adds to C-suite; new regional VP at Coldwell BankerThe iBuyer has bulked up it leadership team with new executive roles focused on analytics and strategy; Hanna Gorka to lead CB’s Midwest operations.Real Estate News StaffUpdated February 4, 2026
MLS/AssnTexas MLSs weigh consolidation; ABoR adds healthcare optionsLERA, South Texas MLS in talks. Plus, LIBOR’s fair housing campaign grows; NorCal’s largest MLS launches Canva marketing app; NWMLS announces 2026 board.Real Estate News StaffFebruary 2, 2026
TechFinal Offer partners with TX luxury firm; OneKey adds SkySlope FormsPlus, NAR-backed .RealEstate launches unified marketing and branding platform; HomeMatch integrates buyer discovery workflow into Follow Up Boss.Real Estate News StaffJanuary 31, 2026
BrokeragesM&As at Coldwell Banker, ERA, C21; $2B team joins RealPlus, CIRE expands in S. Carolina; Compass opens new Pennsylvania office; $500M agent joins LA’s Resident Group; CB Realty and CB Warburg add agents in NY.Real Estate News StaffJanuary 31, 2026
TechShared homebuying startup launches; Rechat adds local insights"Joynt" platform aims to streamline co-buying and co-ownership. Plus, SkySlope expands to Hawaii; ATTOM unveils new tools; a Rechat-Local Logic integration.Real Estate News StaffJanuary 28, 2026
IndustryChief AI officer to accelerate Bright’s ‘AI-native MLS’ visionRajeev Sajja to drive “responsible AI” at Bright. Plus, Lacey Conway named president of HSoA's Long & Foster brand; Cloze appoints head of community.Real Estate News StaffUpdated January 28, 2026
IndustryTrends 2026: The uncertain future of real estate’s open marketplaceBroad access to property listings has been a fundamental — and unique — aspect of the U.S. housing marketplace for years. But that could soon change.Real Estate News StaffJanuary 26, 2026
BrokerageseXp, Real nab teams in the Northwest; BHGRE notches big renewalPlus, REMAX expands in Denver; The Agency opens a third office in Oregon; new faces at Baird & Warner, Portside Real Estate Group.Real Estate News StaffJanuary 24, 2026
IndustryChris Heller a ‘force multiplier’ for Place’s expansionThe former KW CEO joins Place as chief revenue officer. Plus, Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors names its 2026 president; new leaders at The Agency.Real Estate News StaffJanuary 22, 2026
TechRealtor.com launches ‘first-of-its-kind’ home search platformPlus, ATTOM acquires ResiShares tech assets; Restb.ai unveils appraisal tool; Gulf Coast MLS integrates RealReports platform; Rechat partners with The Agency.Real Estate News StaffJanuary 21, 2026
BrokeragesCompass expands in SC; United debuts agent investment programPlus, C21 New Millennium names a new CEO; Coldwell Banker welcomes an affiliate in Los Angeles; Engel & Völkers enters Yucatán. Real Estate News StaffJanuary 17, 2026
TechCubiCasa, Realtor.com partner; Property Shield picks up Colorado MLSPlus, Benutech launches an AI-driven document verification tool; WFG makes new financial planning tech available to agents.Real Estate News StaffJanuary 15, 2026
MLS/AssnIRES MLS appoints new COO; Illinois Realtors invests in advocacyIRES VP Julie Dahl moves up to the C-suite. Plus, longtime NWMLS COO to step down; Illinois Realtors hires 3 government affairs pros; MetroList adds partner.Real Estate News StaffJanuary 14, 2026
BrokeragesReal adds 172 agents in Michigan; SERHANT enters BostonPlus, 2 Minnesota firms merge; Portside Real Estate Group adds associate broker; Michael Saunders names Sanibel branch manager; eXp Romania lays out big goals.Real Estate News StaffJanuary 14, 2026
IndustrySERHANT appoints CTO; Florida Realtors, LIBOR install presidentsTech veteran Greg Chan will drive SERHANT's in-house workflow automation platform. Plus, the MBA has a new CFO, and Realty.com adds a chief growth officer.Real Estate News StaffJanuary 12, 2026
IndustryTrends 2026: How integrated services could reshape the industryZillow and Rocket have taken big steps toward creating an end-to-end homebuying experience that keeps users in their ecosystems. How will it impact brokerages?Real Estate News StaffJanuary 12, 2026
BrokeragesREMAX, C21, Corcoran gain affiliates; KW team launches TX indiePlus, Compass and Elliman welcome new agents; eXp names country leader for Italy; Christie’s enters Patagonia; Coldwell Banker team expands in Florida.Real Estate News StaffJanuary 10, 2026
Tech‘Presence’ CRM surfaces key client data; RentSpree embeds banking toolsLuxury Presence has secured funding to develop its new CRM, which will prompt agents on next actions; RentSpree product enables “integrated rental lifecycle.”Real Estate News StaffJanuary 9, 2026
BrokeragesNew teams at HomeSmart, Compass; BHGRE expands in HawaiiHomeSmart’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.Real Estate News StaffJanuary 7, 2026
MLS/AssnMetro MLS appoints CEO; REIN announces 2026 boardChris Lambrou’s role at Metro is now official. Plus, REIN introduces new board members; Southwest MLS adds fraud protections; ORRA expands healthcare options.Real Estate News StaffUpdated January 6, 2026