Former Realtor.com, Movoto, Homeward execs move to PLACE

PLACE has expanded its C-suite with former executives from Realtor.com, Homeward and Movoto, according to an announcement on Thursday. Continue reading

Keller Williams expands overseas once again

Amid a push across the globe, Keller Williams has awarded a new master franchise in Uzbekistan, a land-locked central Asian country north of Turkmenistan and south of Kazakhstan. Continue reading

Will Anywhere merger launch M&A arms race? It’s not yet clear: Intel

Competitor brokerages have been largely silent in recent weeks on plans to join forces in response to the Compass-Anywhere deal. But some do sense opportunities arising from the deal. And one big real estate player didn’t hold his tongue. Continue reading

NAR scores a victory in buyer commission lawsuit

An order from Judge LaShonda A. Hunt in the Batton homebuyer case struck down a proposed class of plaintiffs that included substantial overlap with the class in the now-settled Burnett lawsuit. Continue reading

Should real estate agents have tattoos? The pros weigh in

Austin Victoria of “Selling the OC” talks about balancing personal expression and professionalism in an industry that is rapidly evolving. Continue reading

EXp digs at Compass during Q3 earnings as agent retention soars

EXp’s recruitment and retention strategy took center stage during the brokerage’s Q3 earnings, with a solid boost in agent productivity and team growth showing eXp’s strength in a rapidly changing competitive landscape. Continue reading

KW’s Jason Abrams on the ‘paradox’ of artificial intelligence

Keller Williams Head of Industry and Learning Jason Abrams talks about the balance between technology and touch amid the rise of artificial intelligence. Continue reading

Veronica Figueroa dismissed from KW recruitment suit, announces eXp Culture Center

The suit had accused the Fig Team leader of participating in an improper effort to recruit KW agents. Figueroa on Wednesday also announced a new location to cultivate agent success and connection. Continue reading

In bid to win luxury, eXp launches Sports & Entertainment division

As luxury brokerages compete for the attention of high-net-worth buyers, eXp Realty is elevating its service with a designated Sports & Entertainment division. Continue reading

Companies must ‘get big in order to compete’ with Compass-Anywhere

For now, it’s business as usual for real estate agents affiliated with Anywhere-owned brokerage brands. But as Compass moves to acquire them next year, some real estate leaders say it may place pressure on competitors to ramp up their own expansions. Continue reading