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Compass seller disclosure form clarifies off-MLS marketing

Compass has put forth a revised version of its seller disclosure form to clarify how its three-phase marketing strategy works — including when and how listings are shared with the public. The Compass 3-Phased Marketing Strategy Client Disclosure Form expands on a version first introduced in 2024. Updates include language aimed at improving seller understanding […]

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SERHANT. adds top agent in Florida expansion

SERHANT. has expanded its footprint to Palm Beach Island, Florida, with the addition of Gary Pohrer, a top-producing agent and longtime local resident. Pohrer, who has closed more than $2.5 billion in career sales, brings more than two decades of experience in the luxury real estate market. That includes a record $106 million sale on

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Georgia brokerage joins Century 21 network

Century 21 Real Estate has expanded its presence in Georgia with the addition of Realty 1 Georgia, a brokerage led and founded by Angela Whitmire. The firm — which will now operate as Century 21 Realty 1 Professionals — has offices in Covington and Milledgeville, Georgia. It serves residential and commercial clients across the eastern

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When “transparency” becomes a weapon

For years, the real estate industry has leaned on “transparency” as both a shield and a sword. Whenever innovation threatens the status quo, gatekeepers quickly rally behind consumer protection. But who’s really being protected? Let’s take a step back. Not long ago, Zillow led the charge into iBuying, buying homes from sellers directly, often at

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Compass names Lacey Conway head of M&A

Compass is hungry for more growth and it is turning to Lacey Conway to help it realize its ambitions.  The brokerage on Thursday announced its appointment of Conway as the firm’s executive vice president of mergers and acquisitions.  Conway joined Compass in the spring of 2024 through the firm’s acquisition of Latter & Blum. At

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Narrative collapse: Ethics, antitrust, and the real estate reckoning

The American real estate industry is collapsing under the weight of its own unresolved contradictions. With a housing market now showing unmistakable signs of sustained decline— plummeting affordability, rising rates, historic commission lawsuits, and consumer disillusionment—there is no bailout coming this time. The lessons of 2008 have not prevented history from rhyming. This time, though,

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Top Arizona real estate team with 53 agents joins eXp

Arizona real estate leader Scott Kumler and his team — The Kumler Group — have joined eXp Realty, leaving My Home Group after a high-performing 2024. The 53-member Phoenix Valley team closed more than $80 million in sales across 192 transactions last year, ranking among the top five teams at their former brokerage. “My goal

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Northern Nevada brokerage joins Century 21 network

A northern Nevada real estate brokerage led by a longtime local broker has joined the Century 21 network — aiming to grow its presence across the region. Michelle Barney, broker and owner of Nevada Prime Real Estate LLC, announced her Fernley, Nev.-based firm has affiliated with Century 21 and will now operate as Century 21

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The Agency’s Rainy Hake Austin on leadership and AI integration

Rainy Hake Austin, president of The Agency, joined Tracey Velt on this week’s episode of the RealTrending podcast to discuss the evolving landscape of real estate leadership and operations. The Agency, which is ranked No. 13 by sales volume and is the fourth-largest largest privately held independent brokerage in the country, has expanded to nearly

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Maryland-based Anchor Home joins Compass

Compass announced Monday that Anchor Home — a top-producing real estate team formerly known as Stahley Thompson Homes — has joined the firm’s office in Annapolis, Maryland. Led by broker Jennifer Chino, the Anchor Home team also includes Whitney Jerdal, Angela Hays and Ashley Earle. Collectively, the group brings more than $400 million in career

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