Compass doesn’t care if it builds or buys its technology: Reffkin

A month and a half after Compass surprised the real estate industry by snatching up CRM maker Contractually, Robert Reffkin said he doesn’t care if his company builds or buys its technology. Continue reading

Airbnb acquires Hotel Tonight, last-minute booking app

The rental-by-owner company announced the acquisition Thursday, saying in a statement that Hotel Tonight will help further Airbnb’s mission to “create a world where anyone can belong anywhere.” Continue reading

Should Amazon buy Redfin?

Amazon is already dabbling in real estate and has hinted it may have bigger plans, but this week one analyst floated a way the company could take the plunge and become a major force in the sector: Buy online brokerage Redfin. Continue reading

EXp appoints new chief collaboration officer, hinting at more acquisitions

EXp Realty’s parent company eXp World Holdings announced changes to its executive leadership team on Thursday. The company has hired Jeff Whiteside to serve in a dual role as chief financial officer and chief collaboration officer. Alan Goldman, previo… Continue reading

Constellation acquires Baynet World

CREG sought Baynet as a natural evolution in its effort to consolidate technology solutions for real estate professionals under a single brand. Continue reading

3 key factors at play in every successful brokerage acquisition

Acquiring a brokerage can be a great move for your real estate business — if it’s the right fit and the right time. Here are three key steps you should take if your goal is a successful acquisition. Continue reading

Design-focused indie brokerage Deasy/Penner acquires Podley Properties

SoCal-based luxury real estate brokerage Deasy/Penner has acquired Podley Properties, an independently-owned brokerage with a team of 175 agents and 20 support staff spread across six offices in Altadena, Glendora, La Canada, Monrovia, Pasadena, and Si… Continue reading