BrokeragesHomeSmart adds nearly 2,000 agents with East Coast mergerNorthGroup Realty joins the Arizona-based firm. Plus, NextHome gains 200 agents; C21 grows in N.C.; Christie’s Shanghai launches; KW program hits milestone.Real Estate News StaffSeptember 23, 2026
IndustryFormer Lone Wolf GM joins MAVERIX as strategic advisorKyle Hunter moves to MAVERIX after 15+ years at Lone Wolf. Plus, CB Anabasis Realty names Shaun Guerard president of sales; Barrett Sotheby’s adds VP of growth.Real Estate News StaffUpdated September 23, 2026
MLS/AssnMLS exec drafts ‘constitution’; Mainstreet adds Buyer Listing ServiceThe document “is intended to start a much larger conversation,” Hive MLS CEO Daniel Jones said. Plus, Mainstreet integrates Gitcha’s BLS “want listings.”Real Estate News StaffSeptember 22, 2026
TechZillow co-founder unveils MLS data product; IRE partners with RoomvoAnyProp spent 2 years in development before its September launch. Plus, Inside Real Estate inks deal with Roomvo to enhance listing visualization capabilities.Real Estate News StaffSeptember 21, 2026
BrokeragesSERHANT strengthens Long Island presence; $40M Texas firm joins CBThe Pinkwater Metzger Team has over $160M in career sales. Plus, Longhorn Realty joins Coldwell Banker Apex; Christie’s Int’l Real Estate enters Poland; more.Real Estate News StaffSeptember 19, 2026
IndustryZillow promotes longtime accounting exec to replace retiring CAORikki Tremblay was named VP, principal accounting officer, as Zillow’s chief accounting officer prepares to retire. Plus, Key Mortgage appoints new SVP.Real Estate News StaffSeptember 18, 2026
TechRechat adds private user community; Mainstay acquires Truelist“House of Rechat” is adding 175 new members each week. Plus, Mainstay absorbs Truelist; ClearCapital launches risk navigator tool; AngelAI to expand; more.Real Estate News StaffSeptember 17, 2026
IndustryHoward Hanna promotes longtime execs to support ‘ongoing growth’Leah Gibbons was named chief of staff, and Phyllis Brookshire has been appointed SVP of operations. Plus, Discovery Land Co. hires new East Coast leader.Real Estate News StaffSeptember 15, 2026
BrokeragesKW enters Montenegro; Elliman, BHS add veteran agentsKW’s first market center in the Balkan country will open in Q4. Plus, NY agents with five decades of combined experience join BHS; Elliman adds Florida agent.Real Estate News StaffSeptember 14, 2026
MLS/AssnSouthwest Florida’s largest Realtor association appoints new CEOJohn Leonardi joins RPCRA from Buffalo Niagara Realtors. Plus, Bright unveils “AI Academy”; Hive MLS-RealReports alliance grows; ABoR marks 100 years in Texas.Real Estate News StaffUpdated September 15, 2026
Brokerages$300M team aligns with Real to ‘do what we do best’The Clayton Coastal Group adds 37 agents to Real. Plus, The Agency’s Jeff Barnett expands title; agent returns to REMAX Gold; Corcoran Horizon opens new office.Real Estate News StaffSeptember 12, 2026
IndustryIRES elevates longtime leader to CEO; The Agency adds regional VPMonths after moving into the COO role, Julie Dahl is now IRES MLS’s new CEO. Plus, 20-year industry vet Jim Lonergan to oversee regional sales at The Agency.Real Estate News StaffSeptember 11, 2026
IndustryCMLS adds advocacy leader to help guide ‘the future of MLS’Cameron Kinzer joins CMLS from Boise Regional Realtors. Plus, Mainstream Realtors names Greg Phillips president; Jamie Huggins becomes a regional leader at C21.Real Estate News StaffSeptember 10, 2026
IndustryColdwell Banker appoints new CMO; PLACE adds mortgage leaderLindsay Listanski will now occupy the brokerage’s C-Suite. Plus, Chad Smith named CEO of Envoy Mortgage at PLACE; Benjamin Graboske joins Offerpad board; more.Real Estate News StaffSeptember 9, 2026
BrokeragesWarburg transitions to CIRE; Raleigh team joins CompassAfter rebranding from Coldwell Banker Warburg to Warburg at Compass in July, the firm is now operating as Christie’s International Real Estate in NYC. Real Estate News StaffSeptember 8, 2026
TechM&As at Atlas VMS, HomeVestors; Opendoor Home Loans moves forwardAtlas acquired CloseClear.ai, while HomeVestors bought BlueSquIDX. Plus, Opendoor lending division ends beta period; Agent Buddi expands safety lineup; more.Real Estate News StaffSeptember 8, 2026
BrokeragesRealty ONE firms merge; REMAX adds 46-year family indieTwo Realty ONE Pennsylvania firms unite. Plus, Montana, Tennessee brokerages join REMAX; Compass, eXp add teams; Crye-Leike wealth program hits milestone; more.Real Estate News StaffSeptember 5, 2026
IndustryElliman taps brokerage COO to strengthen ‘operational muscle’After a year with Corcoran, Jamie Gagliano returns to Douglas Elliman as COO of brokerage. Plus, Vesta Home appoints Michael El-Saleh as VP of national sales.Real Estate News StaffSeptember 4, 2026
TechKW partnership adds new AI tools for agents; eXp’s Nexus expandsKeller Williams agents are gaining access to Rejig.AI’s marketing tools. Plus, NWMLS adds Cribio-powered search; RealPlus MCP server prepares for launch; more.Real Estate News StaffAugust 31, 2026
BrokeragesERA nabs 260-agent Arkansas indie; $50M Denver team joins CompassJoining ERA was “the clear choice,” Collier & Associates’ owner said. Plus, HomeServices adds mortgage offering; E&V Palm Beach leadership team grows; more.Real Estate News StaffAugust 29, 2026