| Date | Title | Description |
| 17.09.2024 |
‘Combative’ Portland housing market is having post-pandemic growing pains | To get a sense for what the mood is among real estate agents right now, look no further than Portland, Oregon. Like the vast majority of the country, the city’s housing market has been stymied by high mortgage rates, low inventory and misma... |
| 17.09.2024 |
’Where the rubber meets the road’: New Hampshire brokers reflect on the NAR settlement | For agents in New Hampshire, this week marks two months since PrimeMLS, the state’s multiple listing service, implemented the business practice changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors’ nationwide commission lawsuit settleme... |
| 12.09.2024 | The Real Estate Race: Navigating the Trillion-Dollar Markets of Atlanta and Chicago | In the world of real estate, two cities are racing ahead: Atlanta and Chicago. Both have crossed the trillion-dollar mark in real estate asset value. They are vibrant, competitive, and filled with opportunities. But they also present challe... |
| 12.09.2024 |
The agents fueling Charlotte’s real estate boom | Charlotte, North Carolina, has emerged as a major player in the Southeast U.S. real estate scene with its rapid growth and increasing appeal to homebuyers. While it hasn’t reached the trillion-dollar mark in residential real estate value he... |
| 11.09.2024 | Miami's Real Estate Titans: Navigating a Booming Market | Miami's real estate market is a vibrant tapestry, woven with threads of luxury, competition, and opportunity. As of 2023, the city's total real estate value reached an impressive $650 billion, making it a heavyweight in the U.S. market. Thi... |
| 11.09.2024 |
Berkshire Hathaway leader talks brokerage growth plans, NAR policy changes | On a recent episode of the RealTrending podcast, host Tracey Velt has a tantalizing conversation with Luis Carrion, CEO and chairman of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties. Carrion was recently chosen as a 2024 RealTrends ... |
| 11.09.2024 |
Atlanta’s real estate elite: Top agents in a trillion-dollar market | Atlanta is one of the most active and valuable real estate markets in the United States. The city represents over $1 trillion in residential real estate asset value, creating a ripe environment for real estate agents and homebuyers alike. A... |
| 10.09.2024 |
The top agents riding Chicago’s trillion-dollar real estate boom | Chicago has cemented its position as one of the most valuable real estate markets in the United States, recently surpassing the $1 trillion mark in real estate asset value. This places Chicago alongside major markets such as New York, Los A... |
| 09.09.2024 |
Top Agent Network pocket listing suit slated for trial in November 2025 | The Top Agent Network (TAN) pocket listing antitrust lawsuit is on track to have its day in court — and that day will be Nov. 3, 2025. U.S. District Court Judge Vince Chhabria in San Francisco set the November 2025 trial date on Friday duri... |
| 09.09.2024 |
The agents dominating Miami’s real estate market | Miami stands as one of the most dynamic and valuable real estate markets in the United States. While not yet reaching the trillion-dollar mark, Miami‘s total real estate value, including both residential and commercial properties, was estim... |
| 08.09.2024 | Coldwell Banker: A New Era of Real Estate Marketing and Team Expansion | In the bustling world of real estate, where competition is fierce and innovation is key, Coldwell Banker is making waves. The brand is not just resting on its laurels; it’s diving headfirst into a new marketing campaign while simultaneously... |
| 06.09.2024 |
Boston small team jumps to Coldwell Banker from Compass | Compass’s loss is Coldwell Banker Realty’s gain.
The Boston-based Bell Petrini Group has affiliated with Coldwell Banker’s Back Bay office. The group is led by Katherine Bell and Maddy Petrini, who are bringing three team members with them.... |
| 06.09.2024 |
What do the D.C. attorney general’s actions mean for the future of title joint ventures? | For more than two years, a storm has been brewing in the title insurance industry. Last week, the first raindrops began to fall when the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia (OAG) announced settlements with four title... |
| 05.09.2024 |
Top-producing Maryland mega team joins eXp Realty | The No. 1 brokerage in the country by transaction sides just got bigger. On Thursday, eXp Realty announced that Brandon Brittingham and his top-producing Maryland-based mega team are making the jump to eXp.
Brittingham and his 30-person tea... |
| 05.09.2024 |
Your playbook for real estate brokerage growth | How do some firms grow regardless of the housing market dynamics? HousingWire Research looked at key performance metrics and interviewed owners and operators of the RealTrends Verified GameChangers to find out the strategies that led to the... |
| 04.09.2024 | Global Real Estate Brokerage The Agency Launches Office in Park Slope, Brooklyn | The Agency’s Park Slope office will be headquartered in the team’s timeless, turn-of-the-century 4,000 square-foot carriage house.
The New Location Becomes the Global Brokerage's Eighth Office in New York
NEW YORK, Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire... |
| 29.08.2024 |
Four title firms settle kickback charges in D.C. But they’re not RESPA violations | Four title insurance firms have agreed to pay nearly $3.3 million to settle civil claims that they’ve engaged in kickbacks with real estate agents through joint ventures in the Washington, D.C. area, according to the Attorney General for th... |
| 29.08.2024 |
NAR will appeal DOJ probe to Supreme Court | In a court filing on Thursday, the National Association of Realtors said it will appeal the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that the Department of Justice could reopen its investigation into the trade group.
The decision to appeal to t... |
| 28.08.2024 |
Top Massachusetts small team joins Coldwell Banker Realty | The Coldwell Banker brand is continuing its summer of growth. On Tuesday, Coldwell Banker Realty announced the affiliation of top-ranked small team The Lara & Chelsea Collaborative.
Founded and run by Lara O’Rouke and Chelsea Robinson, ... |
| 27.08.2024 |
How to tackle growth challenges when you’re building a real estate team | In my last article, I touched on three of the challenges we had to overcome to achieve our growth goals. Now, let’s dive in and examine some of the things my amazing team at Coldwell Banker Premier was able to accomplish to help us along ou... |
| 26.08.2024 |
The new normal? Evidence already suggests agent commission compression | Although the industry is barely than a week into the “new normal,” some real estate agents and brokers are already seeing smaller buy-side commissions.
“It kind of started before the [National Association of Realtors] settlement went into e... |
| 23.08.2024 | Compass Expands Its Empire: A New Era in Real Estate | Compass is on a roll. The real estate giant is not just growing; it’s expanding like a wildfire. Recently, two high-profile teams have joined its ranks, solidifying its position as a leader in the industry. The Zweben Team in New York City ... |
| 23.08.2024 |
RE/MAX, Inside Real Estate announce expanded partnership | RE/MAX and Inside Real Estate are expanding their partnership. The firms announced the expansion on Tuesday at the RE/MAX Broker Owner Conference.
The expanded partnership will bring the BoldTrail platform to all RE/MAX-owned brokerages acr... |
| 22.08.2024 |
Utah Realtors boycotted Homie listings over 1.5% buyer broker commission: antitrust lawsuit | In a lawsuit filed Thursday, real estate startup Homie Technologies claims that home seller consumers were not the only ones harmed by the real estate industry’s allegedly anticompetitive practices.
Defendants in the lawsuit, which was file... |
| 22.08.2024 |
Top Tennessee agents launch new team at Compass | The largest brokerage in the country by sales volume is working to further solidify its presence in middle Tennessee. On Wednesday, Compass announced that real estate industry veteran Grant Hammond, the owner and president of Metropolitan B... |
| 14.08.2024 |
America’s top listing agents don’t want to deal with the buyer’s agent commission mess | Ralph Harvey, Jason Saphire and Ben Caballero are three of the most prolific agents in America. They collectively sold over 10,000 homes last year alone, and you won’t ever find them on the buy-side of a transaction. But these listing-only ... |
| 12.08.2024 |
Realty ONE Group adds 1,200 agents in Florida through new affiliate | Realty ONE Group is making moves in Florida.
The firm announced on Friday the affiliation of Florida-based MVP Realty Associates. Derek Carlson, the founder, CEO and broker of MVP Realty Associates, has been named CEO and broker of the new ... |
| 09.08.2024 |
Court grants preliminary approval to HomeServices’ commission lawsuit settlement | HomeServices of America is one step closer to moving on from the home seller commission lawsuits. On Thursday, Judge Stephen R. Bough — who is overseeing the Sitzer/Burnett and Gibson/Umpa commission cases — granted preliminary approval to ... |
| 08.08.2024 | The Shifting Landscape of Buyer Agent Commissions in Real Estate | The real estate market is a living organism. It breathes, shifts, and evolves. Recently, it has taken a noticeable turn. Buyer agent commissions have dipped to an average of 2.55% across the United States. This marks a decline from 2.62% ea... |
| 07.08.2024 |
What buyer’s agents are being paid in your market | The typical American home seller pays a 2.55% commission to the real estate agent hired by their home’s buyer. That’s down from an average of 2.62% in January, before the NAR settlement was announced in March.
This is according to Redfin, w... |
| 07.08.2024 |
Zillow looks into a future with Jeremy Wacksman at the helm | Zillow’s second-quarter 2024 earnings call with investors Wednesday evening marked a pivotal moment for the firm. It was the first since company co-founder Rich Barton announced he was stepping down as CEO.
Less than an hour before the call... |
| 06.08.2024 |
Compass adds top-performing team in Dallas-Fort Worth | Compass CEO Robert Reffkin promised on the company’s most recent earnings call to expand market share in its top 30 markets — and the brokerage made a big move in that direction.
Faisal Halum Group, a small team in Dallas, has joined Compas... |
| 30.07.2024 |
Commission sharing websites have emerged. But it’s buyer beware | The August 17 deadline is looming, and many Realtors are gnashing their teeth over how they can share their seller’s offers of buyer broker compensation while still complying with the terms of the settlement.
Enter the commission sharing we... |
| 29.07.2024 |
Montana’s housing market experiences a summer cooldown | Warmer summer weather has brought cooler housing market conditions to Montana.
“The market right now just feels like it’s a bit lukewarm,” said Brian Huskey, a Billings, Montana-based ERA American Real Estate agent. “There is still moderate... |
| 25.07.2024 | Florida's Condo Market Faces a Perfect Storm of Challenges**
** | ** Florida's condominium market is in turmoil. Rising insurance costs and new safety regulations are creating a perfect storm. The once-booming market is now struggling. Buyers are hesitant. Sellers are feeling the pinch. The landscape has ... |
| 25.07.2024 | The Real Estate Landscape Shifts: Leadership Changes and Strategic Acquisitions**
** | ** The real estate market is a dynamic arena, constantly evolving with new players and strategies. Recent developments highlight this transformation, particularly with eXp Realty's appointment of Troy Palmquist and Coldwell Banker Southern ... |
| 25.07.2024 | Navigating the Storm: Florida's Condo Market Faces Dual Challenges**
** | ** The Florida condominium market is in turbulent waters. Rising insurance costs and new safety regulations are creating a perfect storm for buyers and sellers alike. The once-thriving market is now a cautious landscape, where uncertainty r... |
| 25.07.2024 | Legal Battles and Market Moves: The Shifting Landscape of Real Estate**
** | ** The real estate industry is a battleground. Lawsuits clash with acquisitions, and every move can reshape the market. Recently, two significant events have captured attention: a lawsuit challenging the National Association of Realtors' (N... |
| 25.07.2024 | The Real Estate Tightrope: Navigating Legal Battles and Market Challenges**
** | ** The real estate landscape is a complex web of regulations, market dynamics, and legal battles. Recently, two significant stories have emerged from the world of real estate that highlight the tension between regulations and market realiti... |
| 25.07.2024 | The Battle Over Pocket Listings: A Legal Tug-of-War in Real Estate**
** | ** The world of real estate is often a battleground. Lawsuits, regulations, and market dynamics shape the landscape. Recently, a significant legal clash has emerged over pocket listings, a practice that has stirred controversy and debate. T... |
| 25.07.2024 | The Real Estate Shake-Up: A Tale of Growth and Strategy**
** | ** The real estate landscape is shifting. Two significant moves in Ohio and Tennessee signal a new era for brokerages. These changes are not just about numbers; they reflect a deeper strategy to capture market share and enhance service. In ... |
| 25.07.2024 | The Real Estate Rollercoaster: Ohio's Growth and Florida's Struggles**
** | ** The real estate landscape in the United States is a tale of two cities. In Ohio, a surge of talent is reshaping the market. Meanwhile, Florida's condo market is grappling with challenges that threaten its stability. These contrasting nar... |
| 25.07.2024 | The Rise of Real Estate Giants: A New Era in Brokerage Dynamics**
** | ** The real estate landscape is shifting. New players are emerging, and established firms are adapting. The recent moves by The Real Brokerage and eXp Realty highlight this evolution. These companies are not just growing; they are redefinin... |
| 25.07.2024 | Real Estate Shake-Up: Growth and Legal Battles in the Industry**
** | ** The real estate landscape is shifting. In Cleveland, a powerhouse team is making waves. The Kaim Team, a family-run operation, has joined The Real Brokerage, bringing 25 agents into the fold. This move marks a significant milestone. The ... |
| 25.07.2024 | Navigating the Real Estate Landscape: From Part-Time Agent to Industry Titan**
** | ** The real estate world is a bustling marketplace. It’s a realm where dreams meet reality, and fortunes can change hands in the blink of an eye. For many, the allure of becoming a part-time real estate agent is irresistible. The idea of ea... |
| 25.07.2024 | Navigating the Shifting Sands of Florida's Condo Market**
** | ** Florida's condo market is in turmoil. Rising insurance costs and new safety regulations are creating a perfect storm. The once-booming market is now a cautious landscape. Buyers are hesitant. Sellers are anxious. The aftermath of the Sur... |
| 25.07.2024 | The Path to Part-Time Real Estate Success: A Guide for Aspiring Agents** ** | ** The allure of real estate is undeniable. Glitzy homes, high commissions, and the freedom to be your own boss draw many into the field. But the reality is often a far cry from the glamorous portrayals on television. The truth? Real estate... |
| 25.07.2024 | The Real Estate Rollercoaster: Navigating Part-Time Opportunities and Legal Battles**
** | ** The real estate world is a vibrant tapestry, woven with dreams, challenges, and unexpected twists. Many are drawn to it, lured by the glitz of reality TV shows and the promise of financial freedom. But behind the curtain lies a different... |
| 25.07.2024 | The Real Deal: Navigating the World of Part-Time Real Estate Agents**
** | ** The allure of real estate is undeniable. Glitzy homes, high commissions, and the freedom of being your own boss draw many into the field. But the reality? It’s a grind. Becoming a part-time real estate agent is like trying to juggle flam... |
| 25.07.2024 |
eXp Realty welcomes top-producing Philly team | The largest brokerage in the nation based on transaction sides has strengthened its presence in Philadelphia. On Thursday, eXp Realty announced that the top-producing Matt Fetick Team was making the move from Keller Williams to eXp.
The tea... |
| 24.07.2024 |
Cleveland-area team brings 25 agents to fast-growing Real | The Real Brokerage has poached a high-performing Realtor team in Cleveland.
Kaim Team is bringing its 25-members to the company, becoming the largest team operating in Ohio that’s affiliated with Real. Real hopes the team can provide more j... |
| 24.07.2024 |
Coldwell Banker Southern Realty extends its reach with acquisition of Nashville-based firm | Things are changing in the Nashville real estate scene. Coldwell Banker Southern Realty, which has offices in the Tennessee markets of Lawrenceburg, Shelbyville and Columbia, is marking its entrance into Nashville through its acquisition of... |
| 24.07.2024 |
Double whammy: Florida condo market grapples with rising insurance costs, milestone inspections | While there is no doubt that the Florida housing market has slowed since the height of the post-pandemic homebuying boom, the state’s condominium market has been especially hard hit, according to local agents.
“It has definitely slowed,” sa... |
| 23.07.2024 |
Pocket listing lawsuit allowed to be reconsidered | The second of two lawsuits dealing with pocket listings has been allowed to proceed after a U.S. District Court judge in California granted the plaintiff’s motion for reconsideration on Monday.
Originally filed in 2020 by Top Agent Network ... |
| 22.07.2024 |
How to become a part-time real estate agent & get clients — fast | Vetted by HousingWire | Our editors independently review the products we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission.
Watch any of the glamorous pseudo-reality real estate shows on TV, and you might be tempted to bec... |
| 19.07.2024 |
Troy Palmquist to lead eXp’s growth and product marketing efforts | eXp Realty announced Friday that it has named Troy Palmquist as its new vice president of growth and product marketing.
According to the announcement, Palmquist will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive marketing strate... |
| 18.07.2024 |
Industry veteran Tripti Kasal joins LeadingRE’s leadership team | Leading Real Estate Companies of the World is joining the wave of firms strengthening its leadership team. On Wednesday, the Chicago-based firm announced that it is welcoming Tripti Kasal to it leadership team. Kasal will serve in a newly c... |
| 18.07.2024 | Northrop Realty Cares & The Tayman Team with Prosperity Home Mortgage Sponsor Greenhouse Project at Patriot Point in Maryland | Creig & Carla Northrop, Northrop Realty agents, Allen & Debbie Tayman, join Steve Beck at Patriot Point to officially open the Greenhouse.
Northrop Realty and The Tayman Team with Prosperity Home Mortgage are proud to announce their... |
| 17.07.2024 |
Compass welcomes more top agents in Florida | Compass continues to welcome top-producing agents to the firm. Earlier this month, the brokerage announced that it was welcoming 30 agents in South Florida from the Engel & Völkers-brokered SWF Premium Real Estate Team.
The team will be... |
| 15.07.2024 |
Top New Jersey team joins Compass | In addition to welcoming new agents in Florida and Colorado, Compass announced Monday that Soha Fontaine and her team, Team Soha, are making the move over from RE/MAX.
The Hoboken, New Jersey-based team was previously brokered at RE/MAX Sel... |
| 15.07.2024 |
Compass lands top agents in Florida, Colorado | Compass has nabbed a pair of top agents to add to its teams in Florida and Colorado.
Bonnie Heatzig is coming over from Douglas Elliman, bringing her extensive knowledge to the Boca Raton, Florida-based team at Compass. She has more than 20... |
| 12.07.2024 |
California Association of Realtors to release new and updated forms | The California Association of Realtors (CAR) evidently wants no part of the Department of Justice.
The association announced on Wednesday that it will release new and updated forms after a delay caused by the DOJ launching a formal inquiry ... |
| 09.07.2024 |
EasyKnock faces consumer lawsuits and actions from state regulators | Residential sale-leaseback platform EasyKnock continues to face scrutiny from state regulators and is now under fire from disgruntled consumers.
As of early July, the firm was facing consumer lawsuits in Texas, Maryland, South Carolina, Pen... |
| 09.07.2024 | Latham Jenkins Ranks on Real Trends 2024 National Real Estate Professional list | The Top-Producing agent scores the number two spot for the second year in a row
Year after year, I strive to exceed my clients’ expectations and deliver unparalleled results”
— Latham JenkinsJACKSON HOLE, WYOMING, UNITED STATES, July 9, 202... |
| 08.07.2024 |
2024 RealTrends GameChangers saw tremendous growth over last five years | These brokerage firms and leaders are changing the game in real estate. Every year, RealTrends chooses GameChangers based on five-year, transaction side percentage data from the RealTrends Verified 500. This year, we chose seven independent... |
| 08.07.2024 |
Owning Manhattan? How much business SERHANT.’s agents really do | Since launching in late June, Ryan Serhant’s latest reality TV venture “Owning Manhattan” on Netflix, has become quite the phenomenon. Despite debuting on June 28, the show cracked Netflix’s top-10 most streamed shows in the U.S. for the we... |
| 02.07.2024 |
What’s the DOJ’s endgame in NAR commission lawsuit settlements? Analysts weigh in | While many had hoped the Department of Justice’s interest in the real estate industry would wane with the business practice changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors’ commission lawsuit settlement agreement, that is clearly n... |
| 01.07.2024 |
Chris Knapp named president of Proper Rate | Proper Rate, a joint venture between Guaranteed Rate and residential brokerage @properties, has tapped Chris Knapp to lead the company as president.
Knapp boomeranged back to Chicago-headquartered Guaranteed Rate after he left in 2019. He h... |
| 28.06.2024 |
The hazy, lazy days of summer hit the northern New Hampshire housing market | For many, summertime in northern New Hampshire is the perfect opportunity to get back to nature, relax lakeside and generally slow down a little. According to local real estate agents, the region’s housing market seems to have read the same... |
| 28.06.2024 |
MLS PIN moves forward with settlement changes despite lack of final approval | Despite lacking final court approval — and while facing vocal disapproval from the Department of Justice — MLS Property Information Network has decided to move forward in implementing some of the changes outlined in its settlement agreement... |
| 26.06.2024 |
Nosalek suit stayed pending court ruling on NAR settlement | Judge Patti B. Saris, who is overseeing the Nosalek commission lawsuit, made the decision to stay the case, pending Judge Stephen R. Bough’s ruling on the nationwide commission lawsuit settlement agreement reached by the National Associatio... |
| 25.06.2024 | The Agency Launches Office in White Rock, British Columbia | The Agency
The New Location Becomes the Global Brokerage's 23rd Office in Canada
LOS ANGELES, June 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global real estate brokerage The Agency proudly announces the launch of its newest office in White Rock, Briti... |
| 24.06.2024 |
Inventory growth is slowing. Are sellers backing off? | Inventory grew by almost 14,000 homes this week. That’s a pretty solid number, but actually fewer than our model had predicted for the week.
Available inventory of unsold homes continues to grow but that growth in seems a bit less intense t... |
| 21.06.2024 |
Top-performing New Jersey team joins SERHANT. | SERHANT. is bolstering its presence in New Jersey. The brokerage firm announced Friday that top-performing Bergen County-based team The Adamo Group is making move to SERHANT. from Coldwell Banker Realty.
The team is led by Victoria and Atti... |
| 21.06.2024 |
Right-to-list agreements now banned in 30 states | Since making headlines for the first time roughly 18 months ago, right-to-list agreements — also known as Non-Title Recorded Agreements for Personal Service (NTRAPS) — have been banned in 30 states, according to an announcement from the Ame... |
| 20.06.2024 |
Interest rates plague Illinois agents and housing market | Interest rates are a major headache for real estate agents across Illinois.
On the sell side, agents say that low mortgage rates from a purchase or refinance transaction in late 2020 or early 2021 are keeping many potential sellers in their... |
| 18.06.2024 |
RE/MAX retains title of No. 1 brand in The Thousand rankings | Despite some initial confusion, RE/MAX came out as the No. 1 brand in the 2024 RealTrends Verified + Tom Ferry The Thousand. This marks the fifth year in a row — and the ninth time in 11 years — that RE/MAX has claimed the top spot.
In late... |
| 18.06.2024 |
DOJ responds to NAR’s petition for a rehearing of its appeal | The Department of Justice has responded to the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) petition for a rehearing of the DOJ’s appeal to reopen its investigation into the trade group, and it is strongly against a rehearing.
In a response file... |
| 18.06.2024 |
CFPB proposes $3.95M fine for Freedom Mortgage over false data accusations | The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has proposed that lender and servicer Freedom Mortgage Corp. pay $3.95 million for alleged violations of a 2019 consent order and the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) when it submitted inco... |
| 17.06.2024 |
eXp, Glenn Sanford dragged back into sexual assault suit | Glenn Sanford and eXp Realty cannot seem to distance themselves from the allegations of sexual assault currently plaguing some of the firm’s former top-recruiting agents.
In an amended complaint filed on Thursday, Anya Roberts again names e... |
| 17.06.2024 | Scenic Sotheby’s International Realty Recognized In 2024 RealTrends Verified + The Thousand Rankings | Discerning luxury buyers and sellers rely on our esteemed real estate advisors for their unparalleled expertise and exceptional service.”
— Philip WhiteSANTA ROSA BEACH, FLORIDA, USA, June 17, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Scenic Sotheby’s Int... |
| 13.06.2024 |
Opendoor announces partnership with My State MLS | Opendoor has partnered with nationwide multiple listing service My State MLS to equip more than 60,000 agents in each of the 50-plus markets Opendoor serves with access to the iBuyer’s cash-offer solution.
My State MLS is a nationwide multi... |
| 10.06.2024 |
Top Bay Area agent joins Coldwell Banker Realty | Coldwell Banker Realty is adding another top-producing agent to its roster. The firm announced Monday that it has welcomed Vicky Yu to its Redwood City-San Carlos office in Northern California.
Yu was most recently affiliated with Compass, ... |
| 06.06.2024 |
The Real Brokerage adds more teams in May | The Real Brokerage announced Thursday the addition of several new teams across the U.S. last month as the publicly traded company pushed its agent count above 19,000.
The newly released 2024 RealTrends Verified rankings, based on 2023 data,... |
| 05.06.2024 |
Compass adds high-producing agent in Washington state | Top U.S. real estate brokerage Compass announced Wednesday that it has hired Hal Bennett, a high-producing agent based in the Seattle area.
Bennett formerly worked with Redfin, where he was recognized by RealTrends among the top-producing a... |
| 04.06.2024 |
Serene Smith leaves COO role at RE/MAX | More executive changes are afoot at franchise real estate brokerage RE/MAX. Serene Smith, the chief of staff and chief operating officer at RE/MAX Holdings, has transitioned to a non-executive, part-time role at the brokerage.
RE/MAX will n... |
| 03.06.2024 |
Amy Lessinger believes experience will be a difference maker for RE/MAX in a post-settlement world | Unlike other real estate professionals who have hopped between brands and companies, Amy Lessinger has spent the vast majority of her nearly three-decade-long career at RE/MAX.
During her 26 years at the firm, Lessinger has been an agent, a... |
| 31.05.2024 |
‘Houston, we don’t have a problem:’ Local agents say the metro area’s market is balanced | The Houston housing market has certainly cooled since the height of the post-pandemic homebuying frenzy.
The Altos Research Market Action Index score for the Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown metro area fell from a 90-day average of 77 in late Apr... |
| 31.05.2024 | RealTrends ranks Alex Perry of Allie Beth Allman & Associates top luxury real estate agent in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas | A top-producing agent at Allie Beth Allman & Associates, Alex Perry has been named #1 in Dallas/Fort Worth and Texas luxury sales.
One of the Dallas estates sold by the city's top luxury real estate agent, Alex Perry, at 5038 Deloache A... |
| 31.05.2024 |
RealTrends Verified top agents and teams found success in a tight housing market | Another year, another low inventory housing market, and this year’s rankings mirror that market with fewer agents and teams qualifying than in 2022 and 2023.
Overall, agents and teams in 2024 RealTrends Verified + Tom Ferry The Thousand age... |
| 31.05.2024 | 62 Agents and 5 Teams With William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty and Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty Achieve Prestigious RealTrends Verified Status | 62 agents and 5 teams honored in prestigious Real Trends ranking from William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty and Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty
Industry annual recognition represents top 1.5 percent of all real estate agen... |
| 30.05.2024 | Global Real Estate Brokerage The Agency Launches Two New Offices In Portugal | The new offices will serve the Cascais and Vilamoura regions and marks the brokerage's third office in the country
LOS ANGELES, May 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global real estate brokerage The Agency proudly announces the launch of two o... |
| 29.05.2024 | Global Brokerage The Agency Launches Office in Laval, Quebec | The Agency
The New Location Becomes the Global Brokerage's 22nd Location in Canada
LOS ANGELES, May 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global real estate brokerage The Agency proudly announces the launch of its new office in Laval, Quebec. The ... |
| 28.05.2024 |
eXp and Glenn Sanford dismissed from sexual assault lawsuit | The parent company of residential real estate brokerage eXp Realty and its chairman, Glenn Sanford, were dismissed from a former agent’s lawsuit that claimed they benefited financially from her alleged sexual assault by two former eXp star ... |
| 28.05.2024 |
EXIT Realty partners with earnest money collection platform | EXIT Realty Corp. International and Earnnest, a digital app that handles earnest money collections, announced a partnership on Tuesday that is designed to create more seamless and secure real estate transactions.
The Earnnest platform offer... |
| 24.05.2024 |
Ginger Wilcox on helping agents navigate a chaotic environment | When Ginger Wilcox stepped into the role of brand president of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate last June, many in the industry knew that the next 12 months would be challenging for the industry. But no one anticipated just how tumultuo... |
| 22.05.2024 |
Nothing is off limits for buyers looking to get into the tight Rhode Island market | From waiving inspections and financing contingencies, to free leasebacks and uncapped escalation clauses, real estate agents say that buyers in Rhode Island are willing to do almost anything to get into a house right now.
“It is really fren... |
| 21.05.2024 | The Agency Launches Office in Southern Ontario | The Agency
The new office will serve the dynamic Niagara Region
LOS ANGELES, May 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global real estate brokerage The Agency proudly announces the launch of its new office in Niagara in Southern Ontario. The new l... |
| 21.05.2024 |
NAR petitions for rehearing in appeals court decision of DOJ probe | The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has petitioned a circuit court of appeals in Washington, D.C., for a “panel rehearing and rehearing en banc” of the three-judge panel’s decision to allow the Department of Justice (DOJ) to reopen i... |
| 21.05.2024 | United Real Estate Expands Alabama Operations in Third Merger | Alabama expansion continues for United Real Estate with third merger since 2022.
United's Leading Edge Real Estate Group and Matlock Realty Group have merged operations, creating a powerhouse brokerage in Greater Huntsville.
DALLAS, May 21,... |
