Broker Spotlight: 24 shining leaders featured in 2024
Each week, we profile one managing broker or broker-owner in our Broker Spotlight column and feature it on our weekly Broker Edge newsletter. Here are 24 of our favorites from 2024
by Christy Murdock Dec 31
Rocket accused of using 'kickback scheme' to attract more borrowers
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau claims Rocket gave real estate agents incentives to steer consumers away from other companies. Rocket calls the allegations a 'lie' and political ploy
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 24
Phoenix Realtors to NAR: 'We will not withdraw MLS Choice'
Phoenix Realtors rejected the trade group's demand that the association withdraw its MLS Choice membership for non-Realtors. PAR said the MLS Choice is a 'legally sound' option for agents
by Marian McPherson Dec 24
NAR threatens Phoenix Realtors over MLS Choice membership
NAR sent the cease-and-desist letter to Phoenix Realtors over its MLS Choice option, which gives brokers access to state-compliant forms and legal aid but may also violate its 3-way agreement
by Marian McPherson Dec 19
Older buyers prioritizing lifestyle over climate risk, Redfin says
Older Americans are increasingly purchasing homes in areas with a high incidence of climate-associated risk factors compared to younger adults, according to a recent Redfin analysis
by Richelle Hammiel Dec 16
Fathom Realty hires eXp vet Andrew Shock as new ops chief
Organizational change will allow DeJane Kerr, Fathom Realty's senior vice president of compliance, to focus on brokerage compliance, parent company says
by Matt Carter Dec 12
Nation's biggest lender, UWM, is piloting Fannie Mae title waivers
Trade group for title insurers complains federal regulators are disregarding the views of lawmakers in allowing the program to move forward on the eve of a 2nd Trump administration
by Matt Carter Dec 12
HomeSmart joins brokerages in allowing agents to shift from NAR
Arizona-based brokerage HomeSmart has announced plans to give agents the freedom to forgo National Association of Realtors membership starting in 2025
by Richelle Hammiel Dec 12
Mobile home prices surge but remain an affordable alternative
The price of mobile homes has surged by approximately 58% between 2018 and 2023, outpacing the 37.66% growth in traditional single-family home prices
by Richelle Hammiel Dec 11
RE/MAX scores recruiting victories in Arizona, Indiana
A team in Tuscon will now become a franchise known as RE/MAX Horizon, while an ERA franchise in Indiana is rebranding to RE/MAX First Integrity
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 27
Phoenix Realtors offer MLS Choice amid 3-way agreement pushback
The new membership option will give agents who aren't members of local, state or national Realtor associations access to state-compliant forms as alternative to NAR's '3-way agreement'
by Taylor Anderson Nov 20
Motto Mortgage office (contributed photo).
After seeing its open office count shrink this year for the first time ever, RE/MAX's mortgage franchisor brings new offices online in Arizona, South Carolina and Michigan
by Matt Carter Nov 19
Samantha Giuggio named Fathom Realty president, COO transitions
Fathom Holdings has announced Samantha Giuggio as Fathom Realty president and Fathom Holdings chief operations officer, and Jon Gwin's appointment as chief revenue officer
by Richelle Hammiel Nov 14
Fathom Holdings' revenue drops 10% as market challenges linger
The company's Q3 revenue clocked in at $83.7M while net losses rose to $8.1M as Fathom faced an uncertain market and dealt with expenses related to a $3M NAR settlement contingency
Realtor.com CEO pleads with US leaders to save homeownership
Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales wrote an open-letter urging local, state and federal legislators who win today's elections to tackle housing affordability with 'pragmatic' solutions
by Marian McPherson Nov 5