Austin’s Spyglass joins Real under Private Label model

Spyglass is coming aboard via the Private Label program, which gives independent brokerages access to Real’s internal software solutions and its cascading efficiencies while sustaining their existing consumer-facing brand. Continue reading

The Burgman Group joins Real on Florida’s Space Coast

The three-person team, led by real estate professional Shane Burgman, brings a wealth of experience to Real.
Over the course of his 10-year career, Burgman has sold an average of 50 homes per year, totaling over $200 million in sales. Continue reading

New appeal takes on settlement approvals of Compass, others

James Mullis has appealed the final approval of settlements totaling $110 million — a move that suggests the battle over how agents practice and get paid is far from over. Continue reading

Compass, Zillow and Real: A closer look at 3 winning real estate runs

This week Intel explores the financial data behind three real estate companies that thrilled investors amid a stagnant market that stymied the competition: Compass, Zillow and The Real Brokerage. Continue reading

The big players sneakily winning the sluggish 2024 housing market

This year has been tough on real estate. But investors think several major companies have done enough to boost their standing — and box out key competitors. Continue reading

The Real Brokerage posts revenue gain as recruitment soars in Q3

The Real Brokerage added more than 2,000 new agents in the third quarter while revenue rose to $372.5 million, according to quarterly earnings Thursday. The company posted a net loss of $2.5 million. Continue reading

Former California indie brokerage Lyon rebrands to Windermere

The Sacramento-based company will operate using the name “Windermere Signature Properties” nearly four years after its acquisition. The firm boasts more than 700 agents, as well as 14 offices. Continue reading

Top-producing agent Duane Richins brings RealD2D to Real

Drawing on his expertise in door-to-door sales, Richins founded RealD2D, a team offering coaching and training programs. These services focus on building client relationships, developing sales strategies and guiding decision-making. Continue reading

Real unveils resources to train agents on settlement changes

Materials include a guidebook on the post-settlement landscape, publicly available training sessions and more ahead of Aug. 17 deadline. Continue reading

New age in luxury: The rise of AI, social media and millennials

Luxury Connect panelists said that a generational wealth transfer is lifting more millennials into the luxury real estate market, and it’s already changing how luxury brokerages are working to attract clients. Continue reading