Brokerage News

Shawna Alt, CEO of First Weber Realtors, believes that in hard times, agents should focus on what they can control, and leaders should celebrate small wins.

The country’s largest independent brokerage recently pulled out of IDX in the Cleveland area, touching off widespread discussion. Will its approach catch on?

The Baird & Warner CEO shares how his family business has thrived in a cyclical, sometimes “regressive” industry, and discusses the future of buyer agency.

Facing a contraction of his brokerage business, J. Philip Faranda made a previously "unthinkable" decision. Now he wishes he had done it sooner.

J. Philip Faranda grew a thriving brokerage business over 18 years. He never considered selling — but then the market shifted. Here's his story.

Hoby Hanna recently made waves by pulling listings from IDX — a move that effectively keeps Howard Hanna Real Estate listings off of competitors’ websites.

United franchise and indie firm merge in AL; The Agency opens in NC; Christie's moves into Belgium; Corcoran acquires Jersey Shore firm; PA team joins eXp.

Glenn Sanford’s “State of the Union” hints at strategic partnerships, an exclusive lead-gen strategy and investments in attracting teams.

Two top teams get Real; Windermere acquires HK Lane; SIR picks up Pritchett-Rapf; McEnearney Associates and Middleburg Real Estate/Atoka Properties merge.

In light of ongoing lawsuits, brokers need to prepare their buyer agents to communicate their value and respond to objections around agreements and fees.

Rob Allen, CEO of Sage Sotheby's Realty, says a slower market has agents wondering if they're at the right brokerage — but he doesn't sign just anyone.

Jim Fite, president of the brokerage his father founded in 1937, has led his company through 7 recessions and shares advice on how to make it to the other side.

ERA gains NewCon specialty firm in Sacramento; United's Platinum Realty takes top market share; The Agency opens in Coeur d'Alene; RE/MAX co-founder retires.

The fund has helped thousands of KW associates and their families. The nonprofit's CEO offers tips for other brokerages looking to follow their lead.

Christie's expands on E. Coast and Australia; Real moves into S. Dakota; E&V expands in Florida, Bahamas; Century 21 adds NY affiliate; Beach Homes launches.

Pinnacle Realty Advisors CEO Sam Sawyer discusses his company’s model, growth trajectory and the traps they’re trying to avoid along the way.

Marc King explains why Keller Williams needs to be the tech company of choice and why the industry needs agents who value service over shortcuts.

eXp snags 200-person team; E&V expands to D.C. and Sarasota; The Agency opens in Indianapolis; Christie's now in Puerto Rico; Real, Sotheby's, Hanna make gains.

HomeServices of America CEO Gino Blefari knows what agents are facing — and what they’re capable of. His advice? Keep going. Winning is possible.

The Speicher Group, with $1 billion in sales, has joined Real; luxury Team Carte Blanche returns to Compass; BHHS Chicago's MG Group expands.