EXp reports a dip in homes sold, agent count in Q1

The company reported having 81,904 agents at the end of the first quarter amid an ongoing slide in headcount. It also reported its agents sold 2 percent fewer homes in the quarter compared to a year ago. Continue reading

Opendoor trims losses in Q1, but revenue ticks down

The iBuyer also revealed Tuesday that it bought 3,609 homes in the first three months of 2025. That number represents a 4 percent year-over-year increase. Continue reading

Coldwell Banker nabs Bay Area-based Joe Velasco Group

The team did $180 million in sales volume via 90 transactions last year. Its move to Coldwell Banker comes amid an intense period for agent and team recruiting. Continue reading

$91M Northwest Arkansas indie joins Keller Williams

HomeQuest Realty has returned to Keller Williams after seven years away from the Texas-based franchisor. The firm, which closed $91.9 million in 2024 sales volume, will now operate as Curtis Realty Group. Continue reading

Ex-CEO accused of embezzlement sues association ahead of trial

Michael Mercurio, the former CEO of the Greater San Diego Association of Realtors and San Diego MLS, alleges wrongful termination as a separate suit against him is set to go to trial in October. Continue reading

Leading San Diego luxury agent Eric Iantorno aligns with Compass

Iantorno is a top luxury agent in San Diego, with more than $1 billion in sales over a 20-year career. Compass’s office exclusives, among other tools, were a big draw, he told Inman exclusively. Continue reading

Fintech startup Upfront announces health benefits offering

Care by Upfront is a nationwide health benefits program that can be white-labeled by brokerages on behalf of their agents. Continue reading

10 ways for new agents to grab market share this spring

You don’t need 10 years in the business to make an impact this spring, coach Darryl Davis writes. You need 10 moves — done with consistency, creativity and a willingness to learn as you go. Continue reading

Aggravated agents? The problem isn’t the market (it’s you)

Many agents lack structure and support, branding expert Alyssa Stalker writes, but what they need is real business mentorship, repeatable systems, ongoing marketing education and a sense of community. Continue reading

How a summer job in the ’70s launched my real estate career

Find out how Ranelle Birmingham got her start in the industry through a summer job at her father’s Louisiana real estate company. Continue reading