EXp World Holdings hits quarterly revenue record of $157M

Revenue for eXp World Holdings jumped 153 percent year-over-year to a quarterly record high of $157 million, according to a first-quarter earnings report.  Continue reading

Why indie brokers should take back the search

Until recently, regular Inman contributor and indie broker Troy Palmquist thought using a branded app was a luxury. But after a conversation and some research, he’s opened his eyes to the possibility of white-labeled tech and the benefits that far outw… Continue reading

Florida indie brokerage unveils agent tech platform, plans expansion

Automated Back End provides agents with automation and collaboration tools, e-signing software and one-click marketing. It is designed to work on all of an agent’s electronic devices. Continue reading

Redfin unveils plan to cut out buyers’ agents

Redfin announced Wednesday it has been quietly testing a pilot program in Boston, a revised version of its 2006 service Redfin Direct, that allows consumers to make direct offers on Redfin-listed homes through the company’s website. Continue reading

Compass fixes error showing private agent remarks on some listings

Other listing data intended for Realtors’ eyes only appeared publicly on several listings viewed by Inman last week on Compass’s mobile app and desktop website. Among them: detailed showing instructions, contact information for vendors and property dis… Continue reading

Why eXp’s top tech exec joined flat-fee rival Redefy

Scott Petronis, the newly appointed chief product and technology officer at discount brokerage Redefy believes the consumer is getting overshadowed in the real estate industry. Finding a company that he believes has a greater focus on the consumer is a… Continue reading

EXp Realty names new co-presidents amid management shuffle

EXp Realty announced today the promotion of Dave Conord and Stacey Onnen as, co-presidents. In their new roles, Conord will oversee eXp Realty’s growth while Onnen will focus on brokerage operations.  Continue reading