Corcoran Icon Properties expands into Palo Alto

The Corcoran Group franchise now has 24 physical offices with the launch of its latest in Palo Alto. The office is led by Managing Broker Benyam Mulugeta and Sales Manager and Partner Susan LaRagione. Continue reading

The Agency scoops up 4 NorCal Compass agents

Over the past few months, 34 agents have joined The Agency from Compass’ Northern California offices. In total, The Agency has brought on 72 agents in the region over the course of 2023. Continue reading

Christie’s International Real Estate launches major NorCal expansion

The founding real estate agents of Christie’s International Real Estate San Francisco | Marin | Wine Country hail from The Payton + Binnings Team and boast $200 million in transactions annually. Continue reading

Coldwell Banker recruits California power team away from Compass

The Swann Group’s agents are the latest of hundreds who have moved from Compass to Coldwell Banker over the past year, the latter brokerage told Inman this week. 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

Facing backlash, Pacaso implements changes in NorCal

The second home co-ownership startup announced it will only buy homes valued at $2 million or more in Napa and Sonoma, and pledged a $20,000 donation to an affordable housing-related nonprofit for each Pacaso home sold. Continue reading

Side CEO talks venture capital, iBuyer growth and the need for innovation

Guy Gal founded his company in 2017 and plans to take it national in the coming years. He also believes the real estate industry is primed for more innovation. Continue reading

Jim Harrison out at MLSListings, now consulting for Compass

Harrison was first put on leave last fall. His official departure from the Northern California MLS took place in December. Continue reading