Real estate braces for year of mass consolidation as startups eye exit

A contracting market will place pressure on struggling startup entrepreneurs while some broker-owners use the down market as an opportunity to nail down a succession plan, analysts told Intel. Continue reading

Real estate braces for year of mass consolidation as startups eye exit

A contracting market will place pressure on struggling startup entrepreneurs while some broker-owners use the down market as an opportunity to nail down a succession plan, analysts told Intel. Continue reading

RE/MAX’s keys to success in 2023: Recruitment, mergers, acquisitions

As the brokerage prepares for a slower market, agent recruitment, finding a permanent RE/MAX Holdings CEO and franchise consolidation are among the issues RE/MAX will face in 2023. Continue reading

WATCH: A Zillow executive reveals what sparked the ShowingTime buy

MoxiWorks’ York Baur, Zillow’s Sara Bonert, and eXp Realty’s Jason Gesing explained the role of consolidation at Inman Connect Las Vegas, as the industry aims to improve the transaction process. Continue reading

With new FTC chair, expect greater scrutiny on the real estate industry

Lina Khan’s appointment at the Federal Trade Commission last week appears to indicate the Biden administration plans to take an aggressive approach to antitrust regulation. Continue reading

Glenn Kelman: Waves of migration, consolidation coming to real estate

The Redfin CEO said Wednesday the coronavirus pandemic is helping fuel changes in real estate imagery and consumer behavior. Continue reading

WATCH: Realogy CEO says ‘It’s going to be a struggle’ for independent agents

Realogy CEO Ryan Schneider, RE/MAX CEO Adam Contos and EXIT Realty CEO Tami Bonnell discussed self-care and consumer service at Inman Connect New York. Continue reading

Why isn’t there more MLS consolidation? 3 benefits members could reap

With all the advantages that come with consolidations and mergers, some associations still find it difficult. But why? I’m a member of two associations that were recently on the verge of becoming one. Unfortunately, due to lack of member votes and the … Continue reading