Porch Group bolsters executive team as profits keep rolling in
Property insurance and home warranty provider announces 4 additions to its executive team to keep the momentum going after putting together 2 consecutive profitable quarters
by Matt Carter Mar 14
Redfin on the upswing after Zillow deal despite widening Q4 losses
Redfin posted double-digit revenue growth in Q4 earnings Thursday. The company's $100M Zillow rental syndication deal has opened the door for greater advertising spend, CEO Glenn Kelman said
by Marian McPherson Feb 27
Broker Spotlight: Bill Favre, @properties La Crosse
Learn how this broker-owner has experienced success as solo agent, leader of a high-performing team and co-owner, launching a brokerage that now holds the No. 1 market share
by Christy Murdock Feb 27
HUD, FHA staffing cuts would undermine housing, union warns
Trump administration silent on details but disputes the accuracy of a Feb. 18 report by Bloomberg Law that at least 40% of FHA's workforce are set to be laid off as part of cost-cutting initiatives
by Matt Carter Feb 20
10 ways brokers can elevate their agent recruiting game
Get passionate and intentional about real estate recruiting, and see what a difference it makes in your real estate business, ERA's Alex Vidal writes
by Alex Vidal Feb 20
Reffkin knocks NAR, says rules 'prop up' inexperienced agents
The Compass CEO said that NAR's rules have held back top agents and brokerages. But Robert Reffkin also believes that as those rules end, big brokerages like his will pull further ahead
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 19
Compass grows revenue and agent count, market share tops 5%
The company now has 17,752 principal agents. Founder and CEO Robert Reffkin said in a new earnings report that he believes his company will pull ahead in 2025
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 18
Choosing the right brokerage: What new agents need to know
Deciding which brokerage to join when you first start out as a new agent can either set you up for success or run your career off the rails before it begins, trainer Bernice Ross writes
by Bernice Ross Feb 10
4 steps to scale your business (and tip the scales in your favor)
Scaling isn't just about growth, BHGRE's Ginger Wilcox writes. It's about building a stronger, more resilient and engaged organization
by Ginger Wilcox Feb 3
RE/MAX Properties and RE/MAX Advantage Realty officially merge
RE/MAX Properties and RE/MAX Advantage Realty have officially merged, creating a powerhouse brokerage with 240 agents dedicated to serving clients throughout Southern Colorado
by Richelle Hammiel Jan 31
Shifting ground rules driving real estate brokerage consolidation
As the industry continues to evolve, smaller brokers are going to need to think about how to increase profitability, and that often requires scale, said BHGRE President Ginger Wilcox
by Matt Carter Jan 24
hundred dollar bills lined up
6 months after launch, Indigo has secured its 1st funding round backed by NFX, Era Ventures and GTM Fund. The company will use the funds to expand its reach throughout the Southeast
by Marian McPherson Jan 23
$1.1B Living Realty affiliates with Keller Williams in Toronto, Canada
With 550 agents and 35 staff members expected to transition to Keller Williams in March, the partnership will clinch Living Realty as KW's largest market center in Canada by agent count
by Richelle Hammiel Jan 21
Compass to acquire @properties Christie's International Real Estate
The deal is valued at around $444M, with $150M in cash and $294M in equity. If finalized, it would merge the nation's No. 1 brokerage by sales volume with the No. 8 largest brokerage
by Taylor Anderson Dec 2
Portals and disruptors are eyeing the future of mortgage markets
The companies that can afford to, including Zillow, are aggressively growing MLO headcount in order to capture future market share, Mike DelPrete writes
by Mike DelPrete Nov 14