Howard Hanna expands with acquisitions in Ohio, South Carolina

Country’s largest family-owned brokerage adds new partnerships in Dayton, Ohio, and Hilton Head, South Carolina. Big Hill and The Alliance Group Realty joined Howard Hanna this week Continue reading

Commission suit against Howard Hanna, MLS tossed on the merits

The homeseller suit known as Moratis alleged a West Penn MLS commissions-related rule violates antitrust laws, but unlike a similar NAR rule, the former expressly allows offers of zero dollars. Continue reading

Where real estate’s major players stand on Clear Cooperation Policy

Some real estate leaders say the focus on Clear Cooperation stems from the recent commission lawsuits. But other see a deeper question about brokerage profits at the heart of the issue. Continue reading

Howard Hanna, ListAssist team up on natural language search tool

The tool will let real estate consumers search using everyday language. It’s also designed to provide better, more insightful leads to Howard Hanna. Continue reading

Industry heavy-hitters launch app that documents agents’ workflow

Rayse, which the company has positioned as a way of “pushing back against the settlements,” is backed by Realtor associations, MLSs, brokerages and leaders, including co-CEO James Dwiggins. Continue reading

Zillow teams up with Howard Hanna to offer Listing Showcase

The technology platform is designed to improve marketing for listings. Now, Howard Hanna agents will get to exclusively offer the tool to their clients in Pittsburgh and Cleveland. Continue reading

Suburban New York team joins forces with Howard Hanna

The Mark Seiden Real Estate Team is partnering with Howard Hanna Rand Realty, increasing the latter’s influence north of New York City, according to an announcement. 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

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

Howard Hanna merges with New York-based Coach Realtors

The new partnership will see Howard Hanna further extend its reach into New York. Meanwhile, Coach will rebrand to include the Howard Hanna name. Continue reading