Nest Realty buys back company shares from @properties

Three years after entering into an agreement with @properties, Nest Realty’s partners have regained ownership of the brokerage, which is now fully independent, Inman reports exclusively. Continue reading

The Agency takes on Virginia Beach as newest franchise

The office marks The Agency’s second in the state of Virginia and its 80th location across the globe. Alan and Betsy Thompson, managing partners of the Chesapeake location, will also lead the Virginia Beach office. Continue reading

Corcoran breaks into Europe with forthcoming Italian affiliate

The firm, previously known as Immobiliare Magri, will officially launch as Corcoran Magri Properties sometime in the next several weeks led by Maddalena Magri, the brokerage exclusively told Inman. Continue reading

The Agency says ‘hola’ to Mallorca

The franchise marks The Agency’s 50th overall and follows the brokerage’s previous European launches in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and Lisbon, Portugal. Continue reading

Corcoran Icon Properties brings on Real Estate People team, new office

The 40-person team, formerly of Coldwell Banker, has also brought on its Northern California office located in the Berryessa neighborhood of San Jose to Corcoran Icon Properties. Continue reading

CA Christie’s affiliates show huge growth in year of new partnerships

The luxury brand’s billion-dollar growth in terms of agent business came in large part from strategic recruitment by its Sereno and Orange County affiliates, as well as the addition of star agent Aaron Kirman. Continue reading

The Agency expands further into Europe with new Portugal franchise

The new Lisbon office follows The Agency’s first foray into Europe — in The Netherlands — last spring. The office will be led by Managing Partner Ayres Neto, The Agency revealed to Inman. 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

Anywhere Brands Sue Yannacone: Align with bigger franchises to win

Anywhere Brands President Sue Yannacone argued at Inman Connect New York on Wednesday that franchising helps brokerages scale up, and gives them tools they couldn’t otherwise access. Continue reading

The Agency launches 70th franchise in Bend, Oregon

Led by managing partners Grant Ludwick, Matt Robinson and Nick Wilhite, the office will build on the company’s growing presence across the U.S., Canada, Mexico the Caribbean and Europe. Continue reading