The Agency marks major milestone with expansion into Portland, OR
Beverly Hills-based global luxury brokerage The Agency is launching its 100th office — in Portland, Oregon — a mere 12 years after its inception. Dirk Hmura and Andrew Misk will lead the enterprise
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 14
How a construction niche produced 1 of the top luxury agents in the US
The former No. 1 Engel & Völkers Americas agent tells Inman how real estate professionals can build top businesses by targeting a niche
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 15
The Agency grows Midwest presence with office in Indianapolis
In March 2022, the brokerage made its 1st foray into the Midwest with a location in Birmingham, Michigan. Managing Partner Traci Garontakos is leading The Agency Indianapolis
RE/MAX revenue, US agent count, continue to drop in Q1
Total revenue dropped 6.2% year over year and US agent count fell 5.4%, according to earnings data released Thursday as the real estate brokerage continues to wrestle with a shifting market
The Agency enters Idaho with new Boise franchise
Operations at the office, the brokerage's 81st location globally, will be a family affair led by managing partners and couple Mike and Robyn Moir, alongside daughter and partner Rachel Moir
Nest Realty buys back company shares from @properties
Three years after entering into an agreement with @properties, Nest Realty's partners have regained ownership of the brokerage, which is now fully independent, Inman reports exclusively
The Agency takes on Virginia Beach as newest franchise
This office marks The Agency's 2nd in the state and its 80th location across the globe. Alan and Betsy Thompson, managing partners of the Chesapeake location, will also lead this office
Corcoran breaks into Europe with forthcoming Italian affiliate
The firm, previously known as Immobiliare Magri, will officially launch as Corcoran Magri Properties sometime in the next several weeks, the brokerage exclusively told Inman
The Agency says 'hola' to Mallorca
The franchise marks The Agency's 50th overall and follows the brokerage's previous European launches in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and Lisbon, Portugal
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 22
Corcoran Icon Properties brings on Real Estate People team, new office
The 40-person team, formerly of Coldwell Banker, has also brought on its Northern California office located in the Berryessa neighborhood of San Jose to Corcoran Icon Properties
CA Christie's affiliates show huge growth in year of new partnerships
The luxury brand's billion-dollar growth in terms of agent business came from strategic recruitment by its Sereno and Orange County affiliates, as well as the addition of Aaron Kirman
The Agency expands further into Europe with new Portugal franchise
The new Lisbon office follows The Agency's first foray into Europe — in The Netherlands — last spring. The new office will be led by Managing Partner Ayres Neto, The Agency revealed to Inman
RE/MAX's keys to success in 2023: Recruitment, mergers, acquisitions
As the brokerage prepares for a slower market, agent recruitment, finding a permanent RE/MAX Holdings CEO and franchise consolidation are among the issues RE/MAX will face in 2023
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 27
Anywhere Brands Sue Yannaccone: Align with bigger franchises to win
Anywhere Brands President Sue Yannaccone argued at Inman Connect New York on Wednesday that franchising helps brokerages scale up, and gives them tools they couldn't otherwise access
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 25
The Agency launches 70th franchise in Bend, Oregon
Led by managing partners Grant Ludwick, Matt Robinson and Nick Wilhite, the office will build on the company's growing presence across the U.S., Canada, Mexico the Caribbean and Europe
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 18