Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Fathom Holdings , the parent company of Fathom Realty , has joined the list of corporate brokerages to settle the commission lawsuits. Our unwavering commitment to providing excellent service to our agents, clients, and customers remains steadfast,” Marco Fregenal , the CEO of Fathom Holdings, said in a statement. “We

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The Real Brokerage has expanded its footprint into the Richmond, Virginia , area. On its second-quarter 2024 earnings call, the brokerage reported adding almost 3,000 agents between April and June, up 70% from the same period last year and up 250% from Q2 2022. Real has been on a tear lately in adding agents.

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Housing Wire

JULY 22, 2024

I also include tips and tricks to help you find your first clients faster than most new agents. Since most brokerages will hire you as an independent contractor instead of an employee, the risk they’re taking is minimal. What do you think about X brokerage? Let’s dive in! What are the fees and commission split structure?

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 1, 2024

The company has added independent brokerage Delhougne Realty Group , a St. “This move allows us to do what we love best — helping our clients and coaching our team to achieve even greater success. eXp Realty is expanding its footprint in Missouri. Louis-area team that tallied $353.3 ”

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The race is on for brokerages to capture clients in an incredibly difficult housing market, and Compass believes a new technology offering will give it an advantage. The brokerage on Monday launched Compass One, a client-facing portal that provides a guide through the process of both home buying and selling.

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Housing Wire

MAY 16, 2024

Through this merger , Corcoran Baer & McIntosh will welcome Woodward Realty Group’s 26 agents, bringing the brokerage ’s agent count to more than 130. Corcoran Baer & McIntosh , a franchisee of Corcoran Group based in New York City , acquired New Jersey -based Woodward Realty Group , the companies announced on Wednesday.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The brokerage has acquired Washington Fine Properties (WFP), a luxury real estate brokerage located in the Washington, D.C., According to WFP, the brokerage has the highest average sales volume per agent and the highest average sale price in the areas where it operates. Compass has added to its roster in the nations capital.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 6, 2025

The stagnant housing market has brokerages across the country on their knees, but The Real Brokerage isnt waiting for market conditions to improve to grow its business. Another factor is Reals private-label program, which launched in 2024 and allows brokerage affiliates to keep their branding.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 14, 2025

When I started my first brokerage in my late twenties, I was full of ambition but had no idea what to expect. If your dream is to own your own brokerage and manage a team of top-performing agents, leading your team to success means much more than hanging a new license on your wall. Now you have to do some tedious stuff.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 4, 2024

While the commission lawsuits and the business practice changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) settlement occupied notable portions of 2024 for The Real Brokerage , impressive organic growth is the firm’s true highlight of the year.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 23, 2024

Worth Clark operates in 18 states and is ranked as the 39th-largest independent brokerage in the country. The company holds regular training sessions to prepare agents for clients who aren’t up to speed on the industry changes. A lot of it has to do with our referrals from our own agents,“ he said.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 13, 2024

As more brokerages and agents contemplate moving away from a cooperative compensation model , many are grappling with some tough questions, the most vexing probably being: What do I do if a seller is only willing to contribute part of the buyer broker’s fees, or none at all? You have to make sure you are on the same page.” Hahn wrote.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

added mortgage lending under its umbrella by acquiring mortgage brokerage company Be My Neighbor on Monday. reAlpha provides a commission-free homebuying experience through an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot for its clients while also offering support from its in-house licensed agents. This consists of $1.5 This consists of $1.5

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 12, 2024

Many brokerage firms are trepidatiously moving to a model with no cooperative compensation in light of the impending business practice changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) nationwide commission lawsuit settlement agreement. Peter Voss at 3% Listing Co. is wondering what took them all so long to make the switch.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The Real Brokerage has scored a 13-for-1 deal. Having knocked on over 100,000 doors and trained numerous rookies of the year, Duane is unmatched in building client relationships through direct engagement,” Real President Sharran Srivatsaa said in a statement.

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Housing Wire

JULY 24, 2024

” Chris Cox , chief technology and digital officer at Keller Williams , said the brokerage’s mantra is to put “data that we have to work to make our agents more successful.” Cox agreed, saying that AI and data will allow real estate agents to better comply with their fiduciary duties to clients.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 6, 2024

17 implementation deadline for these changes, brokerages like eXp are finding themselves sorting out their forms. As the largest brokerage in the country by transaction sides in 2023, Pareja said it made sense for eXp to create its own forms. “We And as the clock continues to count down to the Aug.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Agents are also going to find it more difficult to manage their duties to their clients in terms of gaining commissions. Robinson: How do we get the leadership on the same page with agents in terms of answering key client servicing questions? Cofano: I think the sooner the industry can walk away from CCP, it will help us.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 21, 2025

The moment felt surreal and inspiring for Chris Trapani and Ryan Iwanaga, co-founders of the Christie’s International Real Estate Sereno brokerage, as they repurchased their independence from @properties. Beyond that, the brokerage will now be the exclusive representative of Christie’s International Real Estate in the Bay Area.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 4, 2024

The recent announcement of Homie’s decision to strip its brokerage services and end employment for its real estate agents has once again brought the discussion of alternative models in real estate to the forefront. Many limited service brokerages have faced similar hurdles in their quest to disrupt the status quo.

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Housing Wire

JULY 24, 2024

The brokerage was founded in 2004 by broker-owner Herman Herrera, a retired U.S. The firm serves clients in Brooklyn and Staten Island, as well as in Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean Counties in New Jersey. In the two decades since its founding, the brokerage has closed over $1 billion in sales volume. “I

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

With competition for online leads heating up, we think AgentFire’s brand-first approach can be a game changer for brand-conscious agents, teams and even boutique brokerages. Their most customized, fully supported options are expensive, but they are perfect for teams and brokerages with established brands and lead nurturing systems in place.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Luxury agent Mike Mogavero is returning to the brokerage after a stint with The Agency. The collaborative culture, expansive referral network, and unrivaled luxury support are proven to benefit our client experience. In August, the eight-agent brokerage Prospect Real Estate Team moved to Compass. The pair topped $38.8

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Leading real estate brokerage William Raveis is making another game-changing acquisition before the new year. This week, the firm announced the acquisition of Nantucket, Massachussetts -based brokerage Jordan Real Estate (JRE). Co-owners Gloria Grimshaw and David Callahan acquired the brokerage from founder Lucille Jordan in 2007.

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Housing Wire

MAY 29, 2024

Coldwell Banker Realty , a New England-based residential real estate brokerage , welcomed James F. Wood, the brokerage announced on Tuesday. It is very comforting to have such resources at my fingertips as I focus on helping my clients achieve their goals.” Wood “Coldwell Banker Realty is proud to partner with James F.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The Real Brokerage ‘s expansion trend has continued with another major acquisition. The digital brokerage platform announced on Monday the addition of Amerivest Realty , a Florida-based brokerage, adding 400 agents across Florida , Colorado , Minnesota and Wisconsin to Real’s platform. At the RISE conference on Oct.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 13, 2024

The product will be available across its brokerage operations in Las Vegas. Luxury Realty Group’s clients will be able to interact orally with an avatar, listing the criteria of their home of choice, with the platform subsequently generating tailored listings to match these preferences.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Whether youre running a large brokerage, managing a small team or working on your own, the right transaction management platform can take the worry out of compliance and lighten your workload. From managing compliance to automating commission disbursements, its built to grow with your brokerage.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 11, 2024

Navigating challenges in real estate brokerage requires a deep understanding of the industry. Recently, I had a conversation in which I put on my broker hat, discussed common hurdles faced by brokerages today, and explored potential solutions. I believe that the primary hurdle confronting brokerages today lies in their profitability.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 26, 2024

“Broker margins are already so thin and those agents who aren’t strong and are getting caught up in trying to explain what they do and justifying their costs, will fall behind the agents who show clients their value so the client feels like they are getting the service that they paid for.”

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Housing Wire

MARCH 10, 2025

Today, Rocket Companies announced it has entered into an agreement to purchase digital real estate brokerage Redfin in an all-stock transaction valued at $1.75 billion in equity. The deal, which has been approved by the boards of directors of both Rocket Companies and Redfin, is expected to close in the second or third quarter of 2025.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Arguably, one of the most important functions of a real estate agent is to guide and be a subject matter expert to clients through the buying and selling processes. Put simply, a good agent is a sherpa who knows every step of the journey and expertly leads their client up the path. Now, it’s time to join a brokerage.

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Housing Wire

JULY 16, 2024

VIU by HUB VIU by HUB is a digitally-enabled personal lines brokerage platform that seamlessly integrates into the home-buying experience. Clients can quickly shop, purchase, and manage their insurance in a complex market, thus a timely value-add for customers.

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2024

Luxury brokerage Engel & Volkers Atlanta is expanding its footprint in the Georgia capital through the acquisition of AtHome & Co., Earlier this year, the brokerage announced the acquisition of Davis & Hawbaker Real Estate and inaugurated the Engel & Völkers North Georgia Mountains office in Blue Ridge.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The real estate brokerage announced this week that the B-W Group is joining up and will operate out of its Park Cities office. The innovative technology and supportive environment at Compass will allow us to elevate our service and continue to exceed our clients’ expectations. Compass is adding a new team to its Dallas roster.

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Housing Wire

MAY 30, 2024

Coldwell Banker Realty , a New England-based residential real estate brokerage , welcomed The DelRose McShane Team , the brokerage announced on Wednesday. Moving our entire team over to Coldwell Banker Realty was the best decision for our clients. Led by Mike DelRose Sr., Mike DelRose Jr. said in a statement.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The company added Circa Properties , another boutique brokerage with a strong local presence, but the merger is more about alignment than anything else, according to RedKey leaders. “I truly think that a brokerage is in the talent management business. RedKey Realty Leaders , an independent agency based in St.

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