BrokeragesAnywhere CEO: Private listings push is ‘short-sighted’Ryan Schneider reaffirmed Anywhere’s "relax, not repeal" position on Clear Cooperation and reassured investors the company has the tech and people to compete.AJ LaTraceFebruary 13, 2025
Industry‘Super app’ success helped Zillow outperform the market in 2024The home search giant beat revenue expectations in Q4 as it continued to make big strides in mortgages and rentals, and announced a new partnership with Redfin.Dave GallagherFebruary 11, 2025
TechWhat’s next for Opendoor after layoffs and $78 million loss?Top iBuyer highlights new products and shifts in agent pay as it joins Offerpad, Elliman and Fathom in finding bright spots after tough third-quarter results.Stephanie Reid-SimonsNovember 10, 2024
BrokeragesAnywhere could be ‘biggest beneficiary’ if Clear Cooperation is repealedDuring a Q3 earnings call, CEO Ryan Schneider reiterated his support of the CCP but said large firms would be the winners if it goes away. Revenue, income fell.AJ LaTraceNovember 8, 2024
BrokeragesRedfin Next commissions take a bite out of earningsCEO Glenn Kelman apologized to shareholders but also said expansion of the company’s new agent pay plan will help the brokerage “go on the attack” in 2025.Dave GallagherNovember 7, 2024
BrokerageseXp continues to lose agents, but transaction volume gets a boostThe company suffered losses due to its payout in the commissions settlement, but touted agent productivity, international growth and positive revenue.Robert DavisNovember 7, 2024
BrokeragesReal continues its rise, focused ‘on what we can control’The company says its innovative AI and financial products give it an edge as it increases revenue and agent count despite a difficult housing market.Stephanie Reid-SimonsNovember 7, 2024
IndustryZillow sees big revenue boost as it continues to beat expectationsGrowth across all major divisions, which the company attributed to strong conversions and agent partnerships, produced double-digit gains in the third quarter.Dave GallagherNovember 6, 2024
BrokeragesIs RE/MAX starting to turn things around?Numbers were down, but revenue declines slowed. Leadership painted a cautiously optimistic picture — and presented its point of view on Clear Cooperation.Amie FisherNovember 1, 2024
BrokeragesRise in transactions, agents drives strong Q3 for CompassRevenue was also up, and CEO Robert Reffkin said top agents have been able to increase commissions “since they are now able to negotiate for themselves again.”Dave GallagherOctober 30, 2024
IndustryCoStar continues to grow, but not without some painRevenue was up 11%, and the company plans to accelerate the growth of the Homes.com sales team despite some slowdown in traffic from the previous quarter.Dave GallagherOctober 22, 2024
BrokeragesAs revenue falls, is it time for RE/MAX to rethink its model?Agent count has also continued to decline, and CEO Erik Carlson said they are looking at all aspects of their business in preparation for an industry rebound.Dave GallagherAugust 9, 2024
IndustryZillow continues to outperform industry, beat expectationsRevenue was up 13% in Q2, and the company — now with a new CEO — said it's in a strong position: “We have the most customers, we work with the best partners."Dave GallagherAugust 7, 2024
BrokeragesReal ‘surpassed expectations’ as revenue, agent count soarsThe company reported strong Q2 numbers, noting that its rev share model and tech will continue to give it an edge, while “traditional models may struggle.”Amie FisherAugust 7, 2024
BrokeragesRedfin is ramping up for a reboundCEO Glenn Kelman says the company's lower-fee model will attract consumers who are now more aware of commissions: "We can use price as a weapon to gain share."Dave GallagherAugust 6, 2024
IndustryOpendoor trims losses, calls out pressure on commissionsIt’s early, the iBuyer’s CEO says, but Opendoor has seen “10-15 basis points of pressure” on commission rates. “Not a huge amount, but decidedly different.”Dave GallagherAugust 1, 2024
BrokeragesAnywhere touts ‘resiliency’ as revenue plateausA $20 million payment on its commissions litigation settlement takes a bite out of cash flow but cost-cutting efforts yield $30 million in savings.Robert DavisAugust 1, 2024
BrokerageseXp reports strong revenue in lead-up to industry transitioneXp showed growth in revenue and transactions as execs pitched the company’s value prop ahead of August 17 rules changes mandated by the NAR settlement.AJ LaTraceAugust 1, 2024
BrokeragesCompass posts all-time high income, touts tech investmentsThe brokerage also reported double-digit growth in transactions and agent count, in part due to significant acquisitions this spring.Robert DavisJuly 31, 2024
IndustryCoStar reports higher revenue, defends traffic numbersCEO Andy Florance touted the growth of Homes.com and said its traffic data source was more reliable, comparing it to “election results” versus “polls.”AJ LaTraceJuly 23, 2024