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Brokerage consolidation shifts lead flow and retention models

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Two transactions. One structural shift. Compass’s acquisition of Anywhere and Real’s $880 million deal for REMAX are not simply the largest brokerage transactions in recent memory. And, now add to that eXp’s acquisition of NextHome and together, they represent something the residential real estate industry has not seen before: the emergence of vertically integrated platform companies operating at […]

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NextHome opens two Southern California offices with 200 agents

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Brokerage leader Albert Meggers has launched two large Southern California offices under the NextHome brand, bringing nearly 200 agents onto the franchise’s new large-office model following its acquisition by eXp World Holdings. NextHome, a national real estate franchise and subsidiary of eXp World Holdings, said it is expanding its Southern California footprint with two coastal

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Are private listings a consumer risk or a power grab?

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There is a word being used right now to scare real estate professionals into surrendering their judgment and independence. That word is private. It’s being used like magicians use abracadabra, hoping nobody notices what the other hand is doing. We’re told private listings will harm consumers and undermine fair housing. That they are the “dark

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Huntington & Ellis rolls out Smart by h&e to support agents in deals

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Real estate firm Huntington & Ellis has launched Smart by h&e, a proprietary artificial intelligence platform built in-house to support agents across every stage of a real estate transaction, the company announced on Friday. The tool is trained on the brokerage’s internal standards, Nevada-specific practices and compliance workflows. It is designed to help agents simplify

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Coldwell Banker names Mary Lee Blaylock president of affiliates

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Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC has named veteran brokerage executive Mary Lee Blaylock president of Coldwell Banker Affiliates, where she will oversee strategy, engagement, operations and growth for a network of about 93,000 agents across more than 50 countries and territories, the company announced Friday. The appointment comes as Coldwell Banker advances its “One Coldwell

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NextHome acquisition gives eXp a franchise growth engine

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The warmer weather and longer days are finally here and that means everyone is thinking about the hottest looks for summer. For real estate brokerage companies, it seems like the new must-have accessory for summer 2026 is a franchise operation.  On Thursday, a little over a week after The Real Brokerage announced its acquisition of

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eXp acquires NextHome, shifts to multi-model platform

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eXp World Holdings Inc. has acquired national real estate franchise NextHome, Inc, according to an announcement on Thursday. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Through this acquisition, eXp is adding a full franchise option alongside its cloud-based brokerage model. Reflecting the acquisition, eXp said it will begin trading under a new Nasdaq

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NextHome targets vendor sprawl with new tech stack options

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Real estate franchisor NextHome has rolled out a new strategic growth model aimed at large, high-performing brokerages and multi-office operators that are struggling with rising technology costs, vendor sprawl and shrinking margins, according to an announcement on Wednesday. The firm said the framework is built for operators that have already achieved scale but need a

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Real CEO Tamir Poleg on the value of the REMAX acquisition

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For those wondering what the upside is for The Real Brokerage regarding its recently announced acquisition of REMAX, Real CEO Tamir Poleg has answers.  “At its core, Real REMAX Group will unite an iconic real estate brand and franchise network with our innovative technology and the fastest growing major public real estate brokerage,” Poleg said

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HomeServices names Jason Waugh as next HSF Affiliates CEO

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HomeServices of America has named industry veteran Jason Waugh as successor to HSF Affiliates CEO Vince Leisey, with a leadership transition expected to begin in 2027, the company announced Wednesday. HSF Affiliates is the franchisor of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices real estate network, which has been in expansion mode in recent years as large brokerage

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