T
he real estate industry is constantly evolving, with new developments and changes happening frequently. Here are some of the latest updates from various brokerages across the U.S.:

    1. Realty of America (ROA), a new national residential real estate brokerage, has been launched during the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) conference in San Diego. The company was founded by industry veterans Eddie Garcia, Mark Dimas, Erinn Nobel, and Peter Nobel. ROA aims to redefine the real estate landscape with new tech, revenue sharing, equity, and a focus on inclusive culture and community building.

    2. Steven Seigel and his team, known as The Luxury Team, have moved to The Agency Miami from Compass. Seigel's team has closed more than $100 million in transactions so far in 2024. The team includes Seigel, Beth Hendler, Kelly Charles, and David Simonetta, who bring a combined 47 years of experience in real estate.

    3. Bobby Jones, a longtime South Florida agent, has moved to Douglas Elliman after nine years with Compass. During his tenure with Compass, Jones focused on waterfront and luxury estates, achieving a sales volume of more than $125 million.

    4. Christie's International Real Estate has announced its expansion into the booming Madrid market with the launch of Christie's International Real Estate Madrid. The new office is led by owner and CEO Hans Veenhuijsen and managing director Olga García Hernández.

    5. Engel & Völkers has expanded its presence in Mexico with the opening of Engel & Völkers San Miguel, formerly known as Agave Real Estate. The new shop will operate under the leadership of managing broker Wesley Gleason and managing partner Jim Castro.

    6. The Corcoran Group has announced the launch of Corcoran DeRonja Real Estate, its first franchise in Raleigh, North Carolina, led by Frank DeRonja. DeRonja originally founded his independent brokerage, DeRonja Real Estate, in 2010. The firm quickly earned a reputation for excellence in the Raleigh market, and in 2017, DeRonja partnered with Amy Butler, a local industry veteran who serves as managing broker and helped grow the firm to a team of 36 highly respected agents.