Boston indie launches; ERA expands in Denver
New Englander Real Estate is now operating in Beantown. Plus, Success Realty Experts joins ERA; Christie’s opens in Abu Dhabi; Portside adds new agent in Maine.
August 22, 2026
Brokerage Beat
- FirstTeam enters the Midwest; SERHANT launches in ColoradoThe California-based firm’s national expansion continues. Plus, ENRG adds health insurance coverage for agents; Midwest indie opens office in third state; more.August 12, 2026
- $1B team forms at Compass; eXp expands in Arizona, MexicoThe Zaken Shevett Team aims to provide an “elevated experience.” Plus, eXp gains Baja firm, ex-MLB player; Jim D’Amico buys into Corcoran affiliate; more.August 8, 2026
- LPT moves closer to IPO; KW, Corcoran add luxury agentsThe brokerage filed a draft registration with the SEC this week. Plus, Ruth Reffkin launches a team; SIR enters Vietnam; Real nabs media-savvy D.C. team; more.July 31, 2026
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- CB Warburg moves under Compass banner; Equity Union expandsCompass aims to help Warburg agents deliver “greater value.” Plus, Equity Union enters second state with Nevada launch; Elliman Capital opens in Texas; more.July 25, 2026
- Corcoran affiliate scores recruiting wins; FirstTeam, Compass expandThe Long Island firm has added two teams to its new Merrick office. Plus, Compass opens on Shelter Island; FirstTeam adds California Central Coast office; more.July 22, 2026
- Sotheby’s nabs $265M team; BHGRE M&A pushes agent count to 1,200The Kogevinas Group moves to Sotheby’s Montecito. Plus, Exceed Realty joins BHGRE Realty Connect; Compass adds Osborne Group; REMAX grows in Texas; more.July 18, 2026
- REMAX firms unite in Illinois; new C21 affiliate aims to scale upREMAX Suburban and REMAX All Pro have joined forces in the greater Chicagoland area. Plus, longtime Nevada broker/owner affiliates with Century 21.July 11, 2026
- Family team joins Chicago’s ‘best-kept secret’; gains at Real, ERAA multigenerational team aligns with Baird & Warner. Plus, Howard Hanna NYC’s talent pool grows; dozens of agents join ERA, Real; The Agency Abaco opens; more.July 8, 2026
- C21, Equity Real Estate add affiliates; REMAX grows in CanadaCentury 21 gains 100+ agents in Florida, Washington. Plus, Utah firm acquires NRE; Edie Israel Team joins CB; The Agency, Premier Sotheby’s expand in NC; more.July 4, 2026
- Address Realty appoints growth leader; SERHANT enters TexasEddie Sturgeon brings nearly two decades of experience to the chief growth officer role. Plus, C21 opens in Dubai, nabs NorCal affiliate; E&V adds Florida shop.June 27, 2026
- BHGRE announces tri-state merger; Chicago indie rejoins REMAXMore than 1,100 agents are uniting as part of the deal. Plus, E&V license partner adds Florida firm; The Agency Belize opens; ERA expands in Idaho; more.June 20, 2026
- The Agency nabs 1,200-agent affiliate; C21 expands in North TexasThe Agency’s tri-state expansion comes with 26 new offices. Plus, Howard Hanna acquires S. Carolina indie; Elliman enters Paris; Coldwell Banker adds $20M team.June 13, 2026
- 3 M&As at C21; The Agency snags $2B agent; Real adds 2 firmsC21 affiliates unite along the East Coast and in Montana. Plus, Real gains over 50 agents; The Brownstone Boys launch Compass team; REMAX Gold adds team; more.June 6, 2026
- Corcoran affiliate forges NYC-Hamptons link; agent tops $3B againBen Caballero of HomesUSA.com closed $3.6B+ in sales in 2025. Plus, ERA adds PA affiliate; The Agency adds 9th Texas office; ROA expands to Puerto Rico; more.May 30, 2026
- E&V enters Maui; New York, Florida indies strike a dealThe shop is Engel & Völkers’ fourth in the Aloha State. Plus, $32M team joins Howard Hanna in Ohio; ERA adds Chicago-area affiliate; two luxury firms partner.May 23, 2026
- NYC indie heads to the Hamptons; ONE Sotheby’s acquires NJ firmDecode Hamptons launches ahead of the summer season. Plus, ONE Sotheby’s enters New Jersey; The Agency adds fourth Nevada office; CIRE lands in Los Cabos; more.Updated May 21, 2026
- Corcoran expands abroad; Hanna program rewards luxury agentsA new Spain affiliate adds to Corcoran’s global presence. Plus, Elliman Capital launches in a third state; Howard Hanna unveils exclusive program; more.May 16, 2026
- eXp adds 1,000 agents; Real picks up Kansas City indieINITIA adds to eXp’s growing global presence. Plus, NextHome launches two large firms in SoCal; Compass expands in two states; The Agency opens in Sun Valley.May 13, 2026
- Team merger creates 'true platform'; Sotheby’s enters PortsmouthTwo teams with over $120M in 2025 sales unite at eXp. Plus, Gibson Sotheby’s acquires boutique NH firm; REMAX opens new brokerage; Resident enters Napa; more.May 9, 2026
- C21, ERA each gain two affiliates; $108M team joins CompassAn ERA merger creates a 300-agent Bay Area network. Plus, C21 expands in Virginia, Kentucky; 30-year industry vet joins eXp; Compass adds 15-agent team; more.May 2, 2026
- LPT, Coldwell Banker pick up new teams; ROA enters TennesseeUpstart brokerage Realty of America continues to expand. Plus, LPT nabs $5B SoCal team; C21 Circle adds Michigan office; The Agency grows in Montana; more.April 29, 2026
- Real, Hanna add teams; HomeServices debuts unifying platformA 60-agent, $300M team joins Real in Florida. Plus, HomeServices launches OnePoint; Christie’s expands in Spain; The Agency enters Saudi Arabia; more.April 25, 2026
- Elliman, eXp add teams; LPT bolsters Canadian presenceA $160M luxury team joins Douglas Elliman in SoCal. Plus, BHGRE adds 120-agent affiliate; LPT gains 2 teams in Canada; Oregon broker marks milestone sale; more.April 18, 2026
