How ‘happiness’ led to the biggest merger in eXp Realty history

EXp Realty’s two largest teams have combined into the Whissel Beer Group. Team leaders Daniel Beer and Kyle Whissel explain the logistics of the merger. Continue reading

Residential roots, commercial reach: How this broker created scale with a strategic merger

Find out how Jill Butler’s RedKey Realty Leaders scaled smarter by bringing on a boutique commercial brokerage and integrating their agents and their services. Continue reading

Rocket reorganizes to close Redfin acquisition, Mr. Cooper on deck

By handling every aspect of homebuying and selling, from search to financing to title and closing — Rocket aims to cut transaction costs on the median priced home in half, from $40,000 to $20,000. Continue reading

In a heavy M&A landscape, Rod Watson says he’s staying indie

The luxury brokerage founder shared thoughts on the market, challenges of serving elite clients, potential business expansion thoughts and what he’s looking forward to at Inman Connect San Diego. Continue reading

Compass names Lacey Conway executive vice president of M&A

Conway joined Compass last spring when Latter & Blum was acquired by the brokerage and has served as a regional vice president since then. Now she will lead M&A strategy. Continue reading

Q1 not so bad after all, nCino says in surprise sneak peek at earnings

In notifying shareholders of its upcoming June 18 annual meeting, the company detailed $49.8 million in restricted stock awards granted to five top executives over the past three years. Continue reading

Christie’s Real Estate names Gavin Swartzman as next president

Swartzman previously served for 11 years as CEO of Toronto-based Peerage Realty Partners. He is replacing former co-presidents Natalie Hamrick and Kevin Van Eck, Inman has learned exclusively. Continue reading

Anywhere brings on Steve Capezza to head M&A efforts

The former Side and Zillow leader will work in his new role to grow Anywhere through acquisitions and mergers across opportunities that span brokerage, title and transaction services. Continue reading

Real estate’s hottest hookups amid merger mania: The Download

Compression trumps competition as real estate industry heavyweights look for their perfect partners and set themselves up for strength and success in the years ahead. Continue reading

Billion-dollar mergers, upheaval and a real estate reckoning

Billion-dollar deals aren’t just making headlines; they’re reshaping the industry, consultant Chris Pollinger writes. The subsequent impact will be felt by every agent, brokerage and homebuyer in the game. Continue reading