T
he brokerage industry is constantly evolving, with frequent mergers and new developments. Here are some of the latest updates from across the US.

    ENRG, a real estate company founded by Erinn and Peter Nobel in January 2024, has brought on Donnie Pingaro as its managing director of brokerage services. Pingaro, a three-decade veteran of the industry, will help ENRG expand while maintaining its focus on revenue sharing and agent support. The firm aims to "elevate the industry" with its new role.

    In other news, top-producing teams in Minnesota and Connecticut have joined Coldwell Banker Realty. Michael Kaslow's 10-person team from Minneapolis closed $191 million in sales over five years and ranked No. 8 in sales volume in 2024. The team cited Coldwell Banker's Global Luxury network and Listing Concierge program as key factors in their decision to join.

    Rachel Fowler's family-led team in Connecticut, which closed $67.5 million in sales last year, has also joined Coldwell Banker's Fairfield office. They praised the brand for its integrity, professionalism, and results-driven approach.

    Sotheby's International Realty has expanded into Hungary with a new office in Budapest, led by Andrew Manukovski. The company has also welcomed Ernie Carswell & Associates to its Beverly Hills office after eight years at Douglas Elliman. Carswell's team closed over $300 million in sales over two years and cited Sotheby's legacy of luxury and refinement as a key factor in their decision.

    Compass has also gained six new agents in Aspen, including Marian Lansburgh and Jennifer Engel, who formed the Engel Lansburgh Team in 2015. The group, which includes Raifie Bass, Wendy Wogan, Lauren Garrity, and Julia Herman, cited Compass's collaborative approach and tools as key factors in their decision to join.