The agent migration from legacy brokerages continues
As we approach the final weeks of 2023, agents are continuing to migrate from legacy brands to low-fee, cloud-based brokerages. Mike DelPrete looks at the numbers and trends
by Mike DelPrete Nov 16
What teams are looking for in a brokerage — and why they switch
The needs of real estate teams are unique and varied, according to Troy Palmquist. Here's how brokers can better serve those needs and team leaders can make choices that work for everyone
by Troy Palmquist Nov 16
Mark Willis reclaims the CEO chair at Keller Williams
Willis is Keller Williams' new CEO, according to an announcement on Wednesday. His first KW CEO tenure was from 2005 to 2015, and he returned to the company in July as a strategic consultant
by Marian McPherson Nov 15
EXp Realty CFO Jeff Whiteside announces departure
Whiteside, who has been with the company for 5 years, will stay until Dec. 1 to aid in the transition
by Ben Verde Nov 13
Compass snags high-performing Rhode Island Sotheby's team
The Blackstone Team is based in Providence and closed more than $95M in sales volume last year. The team's move to Compass comes amid intense competition for top talent
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 9
Opendoor to double the number of homes it buys each month: CEO
CEO Carrie Wheeler told Intel that Opendoor wants to purchase 2,000-plus homes per month and that the company is leaning into partnerships like the ones it has with Zillow and eXp
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 8
EXp maintains profitability as revenue declines 2% to $1.2B
EXp World Holdings' revenue declined 2% annually to $1.2B in the third quarter, according to a call on Thursday. The company held onto its profitability, with net income reaching $1.4M
by Marian McPherson Nov 2
Opendoor can't hang on to profitability as Q3 revenue craters
The iBuyer saw revenue fall 71% year over year in the 3rd quarter of 2023. The company also lost $106M — a reversal from Q2's net profit
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 2
'The new norm is tough': Ivy Zelman on the future of the housing market
In her Inman Connect conversation, Ivy Zelman said she doesn't see the a repeat of 2008, but she also doesn't expect the market to get easier for anyone anytime soon
by Ben Verde Nov 1
Late eXp icon Rick Geha honored with $100K fundraiser
The team founder suddenly passed away 1 week after eXp's annual conference in Las Vegas. The family is honoring him with a $100K fundraiser for the Oakland A's Make-A-Wish Community Fund
by Marian McPherson Oct 27
Livian names former eXp executive Thad Fisher as SVP of Revenue
The Keller Williams mega team named Fisher, the former eXp vice president of global growth, to oversee Livian's growth strategy and market center expansion efforts
by Marian McPherson Oct 24
After Inman Connect chat, Troy Palmquist lands big role with eXp
Palmquist joined eXp's Michael Valdes on stage to talk recruitment at ICLV over the summer. Now, he's taking his 30-member team to eXp as the brokerage's new director of growth for California
by Daniel Houston Oct 5
EXp streamlines ExpressOffers iBuyer program with Opendoor deal
Opendoor is now the primary cash-offer solution behind eXp's ExpressOffers platform. Agents will soon be able to request a cash offer on qualified properties directly through an eXp dashboard
How Ricky Carruth is redefining real estate success
In the latest profile in his Snapshot series, Brandon Doyle looks at the career of coach and YouTuber Ricky Carruth
by Brandon Doyle Oct 2
Keller Williams scoops up top New Orleans agent
Chris Smith joins Keller Williams from Latter & Blum. The move comes as major real estate brands compete intensely for top talent
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 26