Compass posts strong Q1 following Anywhere acquisition
Results reflect Compass’ first full quarter as a combined company following its acquisition of Anywhere in January.
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Real-REMAX deal: complementary models or culture clash?
Real’s REMAX acquisition adds $400 million in debt and raises questions on franchise execution, recruiting and durable profitability at scale.
eXp’s Wendy Forsythe on how women can break into the C-suite
Forsythe urged women to not wait until the most comfortable moments to make big moves, and to not be afraid to “build their own tables.”
Real estate antitrust and commission lawsuits, week in court update
Court filings revived DeYoung and Zea claims, Hardy heads to appeal and Batton plaintiffs continue to attempt to block Tuccori settlements.
HUD says Realtors can discuss crime and school data, reversing Biden-era stance
HUD has also accused the National Association of Realtors of imposing a “professional gag order” on its members.
‘Didn’t see that coming’: Real estate brokers react to Real-REMAX deal
Brokers say Real Brokerage buying REMAX was unexpected, with questions on tech rollout, agent adoption, and near term change.
ERA Real Estate affiliates form new billion-dollar-plus partnership in California
The combined California organization includes 300-plus professionals operating across offices in Campbell, Fremont, Pleasanton and Livermore.
CoStar Group, Homes.com surge in Q1 — CEO welcomes end of activist ‘distraction’
Homes.com revenue grew 58% to $26 million in the first quarter, with agent subscribers surging 205% to 35,175.
The Gathering: Sue Yannaccone says scale can be a ‘super power’ as brokerages consolidate
Compass International Holdings COO Sue Yannaccone says consolidation is inevitable, but scale can fuel integration and efficiency.
KW’s Sandra Howard: Why tough markets expose weak branding and how to prevent strategic drift
Keller Williams’ Sandra Howard explains how clear brand identity helps real estate companies avoid strategic drift.