Brokerage Beat: News from United, eXp, SERHANT., and more
United announces a new merger in Virginia; former MMA champ joins eXp; SERHANT. expands into Arizona; Sotheby's enters the Philippines; more.
March 22, 2025
Brokerage News
The companies, teams and leaders who define the real estate landscape.
- Brokerage Beat: News from United, C21, The Agency, moreUnited's Charles Rutenberg grows with merger in S. Florida; Century 21 gains Colorado affiliate; The Agency opens in Nicaragua; Compass nabs $1B agent; more.March 15, 2025
- HomeServices of America is not for sale, CEO saysGino Blefari denied a Wall Street Journal report of acquisition talks with Compass, saying “there are no discussions, negotiations or agreements” taking place.Updated March 19, 2025
- Redfin CEO offers candid take on Rocket acquisitionIn an interview with the Puget Sound Business Journal, Glenn Kelman said the brokerage would have ‘been stripped for parts’ if bought by a different company.March 13, 2025
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- Compass reportedly near a deal to acquire HomeServicesThe brokerage giant "is in advanced talks" to buy HomeServices of America, the real estate arm of Warren Buffet's empire, the Wall Street Journal reports.Updated March 13, 2025
- William Raveis the latest to settle in commissions casesGibson home sellers join the brokerage in asking the court to put the suit on hold so they can file details as the judge faces a request to recuse himself.March 12, 2025
- Real president stepping away from roleSharran Srivatsaa, who joined Real just over two years ago, is moving to the brokerage's board of directors, a transition he described as "bittersweet."March 12, 2025
- Judge doesn’t buy Crye-Leike’s argument in Gibson caseThe Tennessee-based brokerage tried to convince the court that it should be covered under the NAR settlement, but that request was denied.March 12, 2025
- Is Rocket ‘one of the biggest threats’ to commissions?The Rocket-Redfin deal means more competition for portal giants like Zillow and CoStar, but also for smaller brokerages and boutique lenders.March 11, 2025
- Rocket acquiring Redfin for $1.75BThe nation’s largest mortgage lender called Redfin a "data powerhouse" and said the union of the two companies will improve the homebuying experience.March 10, 2025
- Pushback in eXp, Weichert settlements called ‘self-serving’Attorneys in the Hooper case defended the deals they reached with the brokerages and accused Gibson lawyers of trying to “line their own pockets.”March 8, 2025
- Brokerage Beat: News from eXp, Christie's, Compass, CBWashington indie joins eXp; two Florida broker-owners team up under Christie's; veteran NYC agent moves to Compass; two Denver teams join Coldwell Banker; more.March 8, 2025
- United Real Estate adds 900 agents with Oregon affiliateThe addition of MORE Realty marks the Texas-based company’s second major affiliation in the past year as its national growth continues.March 6, 2025
- Real Brokerage hits 1st billion-dollar year as agent count soarsRevenue jumped 84% compared to the previous year and the company added 10,000 agents in 2024 — after needing nine years to gain its first 10,000.March 6, 2025
- Inside KW GO’s $1 billion private listing playbookKeller Williams’ largest franchise network captured roughly 3,000 “Private Collection” listings last year — and is looking to double that figure by 2026.March 5, 2025
- Compass CEO: ‘We co-broke with everyone’Robert Reffkin, a loud voice in the Clear Cooperation debate, invites all agents to check out the brokerage’s Coming Soon listings.March 5, 2025
- A closer look at Keller Williams' new partnerStone Point Capital, which acquired an ownership stake in the brokerage, has invested nearly $6 billion in companies across the real estate sector.March 3, 2025
- Buyer agreements vs. representation: A critical distinctionIt’s been six months since industry rule changes took effect, but many real estate professionals don’t fully understand representation — or why it matters.March 3, 2025
- A new CEO for Keller Williams as it announces major investorKW says the strategic investment by CoreLogic owner Stone Point Capital is designed to “fuel growth” as Christopher Czarnecki takes the helm.Updated March 6, 2025
- Brokerage Beat: News from eXp, Brown Harris Stevens, moreHGTV star joins eXp; NY luxury agent moves to Brown Harris Stevens; development execs launch new firm; Coldwell Banker Premier adds team; more.March 1, 2025
- Most brokerage leaders expect business to improve in 2025More than 70% of execs in a recent poll anticipate a bump in transactions this year, a sign of confidence that the real estate market has reached its bottom.February 28, 2025
- Redfin focused on growing market share after missing on profitsRevenue was up 12% in Q4, but losses increased. The company hopes cost savings, marketing and a stronger sales team will get it back in the black in 2025.February 27, 2025
- New RE/MAX branding takes flightConsumers found the “digital-first” logo — which includes a subtler take on the brand’s famous balloon — more appealing than the old design, the company said.February 25, 2025
- Brokerage Beat: Compass, eXp gain luxury East Coast firmsCompass acquires D.C.-based Washington Fine Properties; Living Vogue Real Estate joins eXp Luxury; Elliman names Florida marketing VP; ERA adds WV indie; more.February 22, 2025
