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Beyond the merger: Are real estate agent splits and autonomy the next battleground

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Much of the conversation surrounding the recent wave of real estate industry consolidation has focused on how these mergers and acquisitions will impact things like market share and private listings, as well as companies’ finances. But how exactly will the newly formed mega brokerage entities impact their agents? Well that depends on who you ask.  […]

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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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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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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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Compass International Holdings names president of integrated services

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Compass International Holdings has appointed a longtime executive to lead its integrated services division. Cory Perkins will oversee the unit, which focuses on combining services such as title, escrow and other transaction support into a more unified platform. The appointment follows the planned retirement of Don Casey, who will remain involved with the business in

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Compass posts strong Q1 following Anywhere acquisition

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Compass, Inc. reported strong first-quarter 2026 financial results Tuesday — reflecting its first full quarter as a combined company following its acquisition of Anywhere in January. Year-over-year comparisons reflect combined results of Compass and Anywhere for 2025, providing a like-for-like comparison with the newly merged company. The firm posted $2.7 billion in revenue for the

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Rocket Pro extends 100 bps broker credit into May

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Rocket Pro is extending a key pricing incentive for mortgage brokers through May while also expanding its non-QM product offerings, moves aimed at helping brokers close more loans in a challenging housing market. The moves are part of the February 2026 promise the Detroit-based company made to its business partners: a “Power Play” announcement on

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Compass agent launches Family Office Team, expands advisory model

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A new advisory group focused on high-net-worth real estate clients has launched within Compass, expanding an existing network designed to serve family offices and multi-generational wealth portfolios. The initiative — called the Family Office Team — was founded by agent Cindy Scholz and builds on the firm’s existing Family Office Division, which provides access to

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Real estate antitrust and commission lawsuits, week in court update

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It has been a busy week in the courts and HousingWire is here to update you on all of the real estate lawsuit developments.  The Compass v. NWMLS battle continues Compass is seeking to dismiss the counterclaims asserted against it by Northwest MLS (NWMLS), according to a motion filed last Thursday.  In the filing Compass

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