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
Brokerages$17.8M settlement took a bite out of Douglas Elliman profitsThe company said despite the hit to its bottom line in Q1, the settlement will reduce uncertainties and let it focus on cost reduction and market expansion.Cheryl Reid-SimonsMay 10, 2024
BrokeragesCompass beats revenue expectations, adds agentsWhile revenue improved 10%, the company reported steep losses — but CEO Robert Reffkin was more focused on the future of buyer agents during the earnings call.Dave GallagherMay 8, 2024
BrokeragesRedfin: Revenue is up, Kelman is bullish despite lossesEven as net losses increase, Redfin’s CEO says the company is in a good place: “When you give people a better deal, they actually beat a path to your door.”Dave GallagherMay 7, 2024
BrokeragesReal Brokerage revenue up 86% as agent count soarsThe company remains on a rapid-growth trajectory, but net losses also increased this quarter, largely due to a recent commissions lawsuit settlement.AJ LaTraceMay 7, 2024
IndustryOpendoor beats forecasts, ramps up home purchasesEven as revenue fell sharply year-over-year, the iBuyer sees an opportunity to “shape the future of real estate” by giving consumers more options.Cheryl Reid-SimonsMay 2, 2024
BrokeragesRE/MAX sees dip in revenue, agents in first quarterFollowing a series of leadership changes, the company is focusing on cutting expenses as it navigates the tough real estate market.Dave GallagherMay 2, 2024
BrokerageseXp hopes to stem agent losses with rev share updatesDuring an earnings call, Glenn Sanford said he wants to help agents “in the middle,” while noting that revenue was up and touching on the commissions lawsuits.Dave GallagherMay 1, 2024
IndustryZillow revenue up thanks to big gains in rentals and mortgagesThe company reported better-than-expected revenue of $529 million in Q1 — a 13% improvement from a year ago — and hinted at further monetizing its audience. AJ LaTraceMay 1, 2024
BrokeragesAnywhere focused on cost-cutting as revenue holds steadyRevenue and agent count dipped slightly, but the company highlighted the strength of its Sotheby’s brand and its progress toward a $100 million savings goal.AJ LaTraceApril 25, 2024
IndustryCoStar revenue up 12%, but Homes.com advertising eats into profitsHomes.com subscription sales to agents are the biggest product launch in CoStar history, said CEO Andy Florance, as the company pursues portal dominance.Cheryl Reid-SimonsApril 23, 2024