REAL ESTATE NEWS - Innovation and Technology

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KW, Compass Expand Teams; CIRE Secures $1B+ Florida Deal
10 agents join KW PA; Hilton tastemakers shift to Compass; indie brings 130 agents to Christie's Jax; eXp enters S. Korea.
KW and Compass expand teams as CIRE secures $1B Florida deal.
Rebranded portal set to compete with Zillow, Homes.com
Broker Public Portal now Cribio: a consumer‑first search platform that returns data to brokers and MLS owners.
New rebranded real‑estate portal aims to compete with Zillow, Homes.com.
More insurers likely to acquire real‑estate investment platforms
Insurance firms manage capital, but at scale, balance sheets become growth engines, says Deborah Smith, CenterCap chief.
Insurers eye acquisition of real‑estate investment platforms.
Legal Changes Challenge Real Estate Experts
2025 Florida Realtors Convention: pros learned new laws, disclosures, and standards reshaping daily practice.
Real estate professionals debate legal changes in city council meeting.
Editorial: Is exclusive inventory a tactic to keep commissions high?
Compass acquires @properties, Coldwell Banker, Century 21—why this raises concerns.
Agent with exclusive inventory sign, questioning high real estate commissions.
Playmakers: The One Process Every Agent Must Use
See ex-Real President Sharran Srivatsaa flag an “insane” phrase agents use and show how to dodge a “messy” price cut talk.
Agent explaining playmaker process in sleek office setting.
Ex‑Zillow employee sues, claims double standard misconduct
Samuel Herrera claims Zillow ignored sexual harassment claims against execs and retaliated when he reported race bias.
Ex‑Zillow employee files lawsuit alleging double standard misconduct.
RE/MAX Boosts Tech Future by Hiring New Talent
20‑year proptech pro joins franchisor’s C‑suite, boosting its team; adds property insight tools & AI marketing assistant.
RE/MAX hires tech talent to boost future growth.
Reffkin outlines four outcomes of a transformational deal
Compass CEO says acquiring Anywhere unlocks long‑term vision, pledges support for agents' brands, platforms, cultures.
Reffkin explains four outcomes of transformational deal during boardroom presentation.
Compass & Anywhere Real Estate Forge Win-Win Deal (NYSE:COMP)
Compass to acquire Anywhere Real Estate in all‑stock deal, forming a $10B company. COMP is a Buy; HOUS a Strong Buy.
Compass and Anywhere Real Estate executives shaking hands over NYSE:COMP deal.
New Antitrust Suit Claims NAR Bled Realtors Dry
Broker: one Realtor membership should grant statewide MLS access; REX appeals Supreme Court, Zillow exec to be deposed.
New antitrust suit claims NAR drained realtors' profits.
Compass and Anywhere Real Estate to Merge in $10B Deal with Debt
Century 21, Compass and other top brokerages unite under one umbrella in a merger of two leading U.S. real‑estate firms.
Compass and Anywhere Real Estate merge in $10B debt‑backed deal.
Why a Strong Digital Presence Is More Crucial Now
Create an online first impression that resonates with clients and stands out locally.
Business team collaborating on digital presence strategy using laptop and social media.
Compass and Anywhere to Merge in $1.6 Billion Deal
The merger will form a $10B firm featuring Century 21, Coldwell Banker, and Corcoran.
Compass and Anywhere merge in $1.6B real estate deal.
RealAnalytica Aims to Revolutionize Real Estate and Agent Workflows
RealAnalytica unveils first AI‑powered OS on Sept 22, 2025, enabling agents to manage their entire business.
RealAnalytica launches platform to transform real estate agent workflows worldwide.
Compass buys Anywhere, forming the world’s biggest brokerage
Combined firms worth $10B, 340k real estate pros in 120 countries, Compass says.
Compass acquires Anywhere, forming world's biggest brokerage.
Essex Property Trust (ESS) Stock: Lagging Behind Real Estate?
Essex Property Trust lags behind real estate sector; analysts stay cautious on stock prospects.
Essex Property Trust stock chart showing decline versus real estate index.
Compass to Merge with Anywhere, Creating a $10B Enterprise
Compass and Anywhere Real Estate merge to form a ~$10B firm, solidifying Compass as the US’s largest residential brokerage.
Compass and Anywhere merge, forming $10B enterprise.
Compass to Merge with Anywhere Real Estate in All-Stock Deal
PRNewswire: Compass (COMP) & Anywhere Real Estate (HOUS) announce signing of definitive agreement.
Compass and Anywhere Real Estate merge in all‑stock deal.
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