Ryan Serhant: Interactive media is the next big thing in real estate

At Inman Connect on Thursday, the SERHANT. CEO dished with Inman’s Lockhart Steele on the rise of artificial intelligence, ChatGPT, virtual worlds and a more inclusive real estate industry. Continue reading

The Umanskys dish on work-life balance and life as reality stars

“It’s great brand-building,” CEO Mauricio Umansky said of his family’s new real estate reality TV show, “Buying Beverly Hills.” “But more than the brand building, it was just meant to have a lot of fun.” Continue reading

Long & Foster acquires Charleston-based Southern Coast Real Estate

The acquisition comes just two weeks after Long & Foster entered the Charleston market and adds nearly 50 additional agents to the brokerage’s ranks, according to the company. Continue reading

Hilton & Hyland taps David Kramer to succeed Jeff Hyland as president

Kramer has been with the luxury boutique firm since 2005 and is one of Hilton & Hyland’s top producers. He succeeds the late Jeff Hyland, who died of cancer nearly a year ago. Continue reading

Alexanders partner with top Compass agent for LA expansion

Tal and Oren Alexander are expanding to Los Angeles, and they’ve recruited top agent Tyrone McKillen to lead their office, according to an announcement Thursday on Instagram. Continue reading

Oppenheim Group’s ‘Selling the OC’ renewed for 2 more seasons

Production for the next season of the real estate reality TV show is reportedly scheduled to begin sometime this winter. Continue reading

The Agency 2022 Red Paper: A softening, but still strong market

“The key takeaway is this,” CEO Mauricio Umansky said of this year’s report. “Housing remains a primary investment for the world’s most affluent citizens and a safe hedge against inflation.” Continue reading

The Adrian and Natalie Team joins Corcoran Group from CORE

Founded in 2018, the team’s career sales volume exceeds $300 million, and in 2022, the team was ranked one of the top in New York State by RealTrends. Continue reading

Lisa Seligman named SVP of human resources at Douglas Elliman

Seligman brings to Douglas Elliman more than two decades of experience in human resources management roles at a number of luxury and beauty companies, including Arcade Beauty, L’Occitane en Provence, Tiffany & Co., Shiseido and more. 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