Can eXp Realty maintain rapid, sustainable growth in 2022?
There's no doubt that eXp has been on a hot streak, but that doesn't mean the brokerage lacks challenges to consider as it looks to 2022, including scaling operations through rapid growth
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 29
5 big challenges for REX Real Estate in 2021
The well-connected discount brokerage is trying to raise more funding and grow its business as it takes on industry behemoths NAR and Zillow
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 29
Former Real Trends executives launch new consulting firm
Former Real Trends President Steve Murray, along with former Real Trends Vice President Scott Wright, will now lead RTC Consulting. The firm will advise real estate companies as they navigate things like mergers and acquisitions
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 26
Will Realogy's hot streak extend into 2021? 5 things to watch
The company rode the hot market to a record-setting quarter. Here are the challenges that stand in the way of that success continuing into the new year
by Patrick Kearns Dec 29
Soaring stock, growing agent count: What to watch as eXp enters 2021
With its virtual orientation, eXp Realty benefited in 2020 from a work landscape that emphasized going remote. Observers expect it to continue thriving in 2021
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 23
5 big challenges Keller Williams faces in 2021
The company will aim to take a bigger piece of the pie through a la carte services to agents and a more streamlined consumer experience. But a focus on tech may not be enough
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 22
Can Compass deliver in 2021? Here are 5 things to watch
The company needs to navigate a successful public offering all while retaining agents and delivering on its tech promises
by Patrick Kearns Dec 15
HousingWire acquires real estate ranking firm Real Trends
Real Trends President Steve Murray will continue on as a senior adviser. Real Trends will also continue producing its annual real estate rankings
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 9
5 things to watch for as Redfin heads into 2021
Redfin's iBuying program and ancillary services should continue to be important parts of the company's expansion. It'll also have to contend with flashy rivals and a fair housing lawsuit
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 7
KW, Compass agents win big as Real Trends adjusts ranking system
Kyle Seyboth of Keller Williams and Alexa Lambert of Compass snagged top individual agent awards from the Real Trends + Tom Ferry The Thousand rankings Friday after Real Trends added new categories and altered its methodology
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 19
HomeServices of America is once again the top real estate brokerage
HomeServices of America topped the annual Real Trends 500, edging out Realogy Brokerage Group for the top spot in 2019 transaction sides
by Patrick Kearns Mar 26
Keller Williams, Compass have the most productive top agents
Real Trends released a new ranking of the top agents and teams by brand on Tuesday
by Patrick Kearns Nov 19
Two of a kind: Will Compass suffer the same fate as WeWork?
Following the delay of WeWork's IPO, will Compass struggle when it finally decides to go public or beat the odds?
by Patrick Kearns Sep 25
Ohio Keller Williams team nabs top spots in NAGLREP rankings
Michael Zinicola's EZ Referral Network did 1,081 sides and $208.9M in sales volume in 2018, according to Real Trends
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 19
Who's the 'best' agent in each state?
In the wake of the annual Real Trends Thousand, the real estate consulting firm released its state-by-state breakdown of the 'best' agents
by Patrick Kearns Jul 9