IndustryNew CEOs at Peerage, NTREIS; NAHREP president installedPeerage, the No. 10 brokerage by sales volume, names Tara Brown as CEO. Texas’ largest MLS also gets a new leader, and Oralia Herrera begins her term at NAHREP.Real Estate News StaffApril 2, 2025
IndustryPeople on the Move: Motto Mortgage CEO retiringWard Morrison, who leads RE/MAX Holdings' mortgage divisions, was RE/MAX’s VP of regional operations prior to Motto's launch in 2016.Real Estate News StaffMarch 31, 2025
MLS/AssnMilestones: MetroTex, CCAR move forward with merger plansMembers will make the final call, and if approved, the move will create “a unified voice” in North Texas ”at a time when our industry demands it.”Real Estate News StaffMarch 31, 2025
BrokeragesBrokerage Beat: News from Sotheby's, KW, ERA, moreD.C. luxury team trades Compass for TTR Sotheby's; KW expands in Caymans, Arkansas; ERA targets baseball fans in new campaign, nabs Georgia affiliate; more. Real Estate News StaffMarch 29, 2025
TechTech Bytes: Markt, Voiceflip partner on AI-powered MLS toolARDI AI gets trained to provide quick answers to MLS users; Stellar adds Rayse to shine a light on agents’ efforts to support clients.Real Estate News StaffMarch 28, 2025
IndustryNAR keeping Clear Cooperation — with a key additionA new complement to CCP will allow for “delayed marketing,” giving home sellers the ability to keep their listings out of the IDX feed for a limited time.Real Estate News StaffUpdated March 25, 2025
TechTech Bytes: CoreLogic rebrands as CotalityThe company behind Matrix says the shift is meant to reflect its growth; plus Lone Wolf puts a new spin on CRMs and NorthstarMLS gets more social with Tuesday.Real Estate News StaffMarch 24, 2025
BrokeragesBrokerage Beat: News from United, eXp, SERHANT., and moreUnited announces a new merger in Virginia; former MMA champ joins eXp; SERHANT. expands into Arizona; Sotheby's enters the Philippines; more.Real Estate News StaffMarch 22, 2025
IndustryPeople on the Move: eXp names interim chief financial officerJesse Hill takes on a new role at eXp, and Michael Brennan joins National Mortgage Bankers after a decade at Movement Mortgage.Real Estate News StaffMarch 20, 2025
AgentsMore listings in the hands of fewer agentsFollowing the NAR settlement, top agents are holding an increasing share of listings — and capturing more valuable ones.Real Estate News StaffMarch 20, 2025
IndustryPeople on the Move: The Agency adds tech, core services execsProptech leader Zane Burnett joins the brokerage as EVP of digital strategy, and Peter Ianos leads operations for core services, including mortgage and title.Real Estate News StaffMarch 16, 2025
BrokeragesBrokerage Beat: News from United, C21, The Agency, moreUnited's Charles Rutenberg grows with merger in S. Florida; Century 21 gains Colorado affiliate; The Agency opens in Nicaragua; Compass nabs $1B agent; more.Real Estate News StaffMarch 15, 2025
TechTech Bytes: IRE acquires ListAssist; RealScout rolls out ‘Exclusives’The ListAssist deal will “unlock a new world of data and insights” for BoldTrail users; RealScout’s platform gives brokerages more control over listings.Real Estate News StaffMarch 14, 2025
BrokeragesBrokerage Beat: News from eXp, Christie's, Compass, CBWashington indie joins eXp; two Florida broker-owners team up under Christie's; veteran NYC agent moves to Compass; two Denver teams join Coldwell Banker; more.Real Estate News StaffMarch 8, 2025
IndustryNAR appoints new finance head as settlement payouts beginMatthew Cenedella will join the association as CFO later this month, overseeing the organization’s finances as it begins paying out $418 million in damages. Real Estate News StaffMarch 6, 2025
TechTech Bytes: Lofty launches AI 'copilot'; Unlock MLS upgrades platformThe new AI assistant automates daily operations for agents, including scheduling and emails; Austin's Unlock members get first dibs on new Matrix system; more.Real Estate News StaffMarch 6, 2025
BrokeragesBrokerage Beat: News from eXp, Brown Harris Stevens, moreHGTV star joins eXp; NY luxury agent moves to Brown Harris Stevens; development execs launch new firm; Coldwell Banker Premier adds team; more.Real Estate News StaffMarch 1, 2025
TechTech Bytes: CoStar deal finalized as Matterport launches platformMatterport Marketing Cloud aims to simplify multimedia content creation; Maverix Advisory group adds former @Properties and Christie’s leader for key role.Real Estate News StaffFebruary 28, 2025
BrokeragesBrokerage Beat: Compass, eXp gain luxury East Coast firmsCompass acquires D.C.-based Washington Fine Properties; Living Vogue Real Estate joins eXp Luxury; Elliman names Florida marketing VP; ERA adds WV indie; more.Real Estate News StaffFebruary 22, 2025
IndustryNextHome takes ‘two is better than one’ approach to CEO roleCo-founder James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson are now co-CEOs as the ‘Unfiltered’ podcast duo embraces a move designed to ‘ramp up our already winning strategy.’Real Estate News StaffFebruary 20, 2025