The deal is done: Compass and Anywhere have officially merged

Less than four months after Compass and Anywhere — two of the biggest companies in real estate — announced a planned merger, the firms closed the $1.6 billion deal on Friday after receiving a majority of shareholder approval. Continue reading

How this Florida team stays $1B ahead of the competition

The Jills Zeder Group at Coldwell Banker Realty routinely blows its competition out of the water. Jill Hertzberg shared how they do it again and again. Continue reading

How 2 friends created 1 of the top women-led teams in New York City

Through long-term planning, persistence and good relationships, Alli Chiaramonte and Tania Friedland of the ATelier Team have created a high-powered small team climbing its way to the top of NYC’s luxury market. Continue reading

Howard Hanna expands into NYC with purchase of Elegran

Howard Hanna announced on Thursday that it would enter the New York City market after acquiring Elegran Real Estate, as one of the nation’s largest brokerages continues its expansion path amid the industry’s larger consolidation trend. Continue reading

$1B Florida brokerage and former NFL prospect join Christie’s International Real Estate

First Coast, founded by Corey Hasting in 2018, brings around 130 agents from Engel & Völkers to the luxury brand operating across the Jacksonville, Florida, metro area. Continue reading

Compass to acquire Anywhere in $1.6B deal, capping rise to top

The upstart Compass had already grown to the top residential brokerage by sales volume. Now, it’s moving to acquire its chief rival. Continue reading

Compass scoops up Colorado brokerage in latest M&A play

Compass’ acquisitions since July have added brokerages that transacted over $2.1 billion in sales volume last year as it announces it picked up Colorado Home Realty Continue reading

Broker Spotlight: Deborah Morton, The Agency Atlanta

Find out how this Atlanta broker and radio host is creating a space where high-level collaboration, growth and innovation thrive. Continue reading

Corcoran Genesis acquires Corcoran Ferester Realty

With their combined forces, the companies will have about 65 agents to serve the greater Houston real estate market, Inman has learned. Continue reading

Costanza Zerbi joins eXp Realty, eyes $100M sales target

Top-producing agent Costanza Genoese Zerbi is bringing her Southern California team, Costanza Genoese Zerbi & Associates, to eXp Realty, along with a bold goal: hitting $100 million in sales volume within a year, the firm announced Wednesday. Continue reading