Housing Wire

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Ryan Serhant ’s eponymous brokerage has been in rapid growth mode this year following the success of the Netflix show “Owning Manhattan,” and now investors want in on the action. Technologies, the umbrella company that includes the brokerage — will be used to develop the company’s AI platform known as S.MPLE.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 12, 2025

One of the nation’s fastest-growing real estate brokerages announced a pending leadership change on Wednesday. Sharran Srivatsaa , president of The Real Brokerage , will be transitioning from his current role to the company’s board of directors effective June 1. Its volume soared from $14.4 billion to $21.2

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2025

During the conversation, Velt and Elfman discuss the delicate art of balancing technology and artificial intelligence (AI) usage with developing client relationships. Tracey Velt: What overarching technology trends have you seen among real estate agents and brokers? How is MoxiWorks easing people into adopting a technology?

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Processing is a big piece of what brokerages care about, so we have a copilot that we’re getting feedback on and plan to have six or seven copilots that will launch next year. We’ve trained our AI models to be extremely specific to help agents, brokerages and end customers as well. Sarah Wheeler: You founded MaxHome.AI in January.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 10, 2025

Today, Rocket Companies announced it has entered into an agreement to purchase digital real estate brokerage Redfin in an all-stock transaction valued at $1.75 billion in equity. The deal, which has been approved by the boards of directors of both Rocket Companies and Redfin, is expected to close in the second or third quarter of 2025.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The Real Brokerage ‘s expansion trend has continued with another major acquisition. The digital brokerage platform announced on Monday the addition of Amerivest Realty , a Florida-based brokerage, adding 400 agents across Florida , Colorado , Minnesota and Wisconsin to Real’s platform. At the RISE conference on Oct.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 28, 2024

In an environment where technology is increasingly becoming a recruitment tool for brokerages, eXp Realty has partnered with a data provider in an effort to give its agents an advantage over the competition. This strategic relationship allows us to extend these successful strategies to all our agents and teams at no additional cost.”

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Housing Wire

MARCH 3, 2025

Stone Point is no stranger to the real estate industry, as it also holds strategic investments in Lone Wolf Technologies , Homepoint , CoreLogic and Meridian. Keller Williams has entered into a strategic partnership with private equity firm Stone Point Capital , according to an announcement on Monday.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 31, 2025

The Detroit-based fintech , which is also in the midst of acquiring real estate brokerage and home search portal Redfin for $1.75 Rocket projects $400 million in pre-tax cost savings from streamlining operations, corporate expense and technology investments. billion , is paying an equity value of $9.4 Coopers nearly 7 million clients.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Leading real estate brokerage William Raveis is making another game-changing acquisition before the new year. This week, the firm announced the acquisition of Nantucket, Massachussetts -based brokerage Jordan Real Estate (JRE). Co-owners Gloria Grimshaw and David Callahan acquired the brokerage from founder Lucille Jordan in 2007.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 30, 2024

They discuss the utility of artificial intelligence (AI) for the real estate industry, as well as JPARs solutions designed to enhance agent and brokerage performance. Matched with our internal technology, resources and training, it tells agents which training route they should take based on their personality type.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Recruitment efforts have been a mainstay of The Real Brokerage ‘s growth efforts in 2024. And the digital brokerage platform continues to grow this week with another affiliation. ROVI also makes use of technology and specialized services, including listing and transaction coordinators. in both 2020 and 2021.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Whether youre running a large brokerage, managing a small team or working on your own, the right transaction management platform can take the worry out of compliance and lighten your workload. From managing compliance to automating commission disbursements, its built to grow with your brokerage.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Homie Technologies’ bombshell antitrust lawsuit has one fewer defendant. On Friday, the brokerage notified the court that it was voluntarily dismissing Wasatch Front Regional MLS , which does business as UtahRealEstate.com , from the suit. As a flat-fee brokerage, Homie charged sellers a flat fee to list their property on the MLS.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2025

Milestone, the largest brokerage in Massachusetts over the past three years, said the companies will be able to combine Willow’s top-drawer proprietary technology platform with Milestone’s federal registration and state licensing footprint. “With this technology , we’re going to be able to flip the script.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

In a new episode of the “Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered Podcast,” hosts James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson are joined by Zillow Group CEO Jeremy Wacksman for a deep dive conversation that covers the role of technology in real estate and Zillow’s “ Super App.” That’s what technology does. We have a phrase at Zillow.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The new “360-degree product experience” will help brokerages and real estate professionals access data, manage listings and ensure accuracy. Rexdat — a technology firm offering a subscription-based, cloud-powered, software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform—powers the new tool.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 14, 2025

Israeli startup eSelf AI has developed a technology that provides interactive AI real estate agents capable of answering questions and guiding prospective buyers through listings at any time. Porta da Frente Christies CEO Joo Clia told Fox Business that the firm has seen great results since live-testing the AI agent about a year ago.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Potential homeowners should be able to handle this confusion in a world where technology and digital tools rule customer service. The lender offers innovative tools and technology to make the home buying process more accessible, transparent, and personalized. Fortunately, home buying doesn’t have to remain confusing for new buyers.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 14, 2025

Leading brokerage Compass announced some key leadership moves this week to bolster its operations in the Southeast, including Florida. The brokerage has hired industry veteran Nikol Solares as senior managing director of new development marketing. Adam Vellano was promoted to managing director of the South Florida market.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

There’s a new brokerage on the block. The recently launched Realty of America (ROA) is a fully virtual brokerage co-founded by CEO Eddie Garcia, President Mark Dimas, chief culture officer Erinn Nobel and chief operating officer Peter Nobel. ” Erinn Nobel said in a statement.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 31, 2025

billion deal comes just weeks after the Detroit-based lender announced its acquisition of real estate brokerage Redfin for $1.75 They’ve built great technology on a massive scale. Cooper in a $9.4 There is the potential for significant revenue growth depending on mortgage rates. Mr. Cooper is an amazing company.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 21, 2025

According to the release, Saxton will be tasked with guiding real estate strategy and technology innovation with a focus on integrating solutions to optimize operations and support affiliate growth. Saxton has over two decades of experience working in residential real estate technology, digital marketing and management consulting.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 17, 2024

In 2011, he founded the innovative brokerage The Agency RE, and he recently launched a real estate agent trade group that aims to serve as an alternative to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). As an entrepreneur, Mauricio Umansky has displayed remarkable versatility. I think it’s going really well.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2025

Beyond that, technology continues to evolve, yet those solutions do little to streamline processes and deliver actual returns. Together, these obstacles are forcing agents and brokerages to hit the sidelines and plan against seemingly insurmountable odds like facing Brady and the Patriots in the Superbowl. Have a seat and buckle in.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 5, 2024

trillion is considered “tappable,” according to data from ICE Mortgage Technology ’s November 2024 Mortgage Monitor report. The company launched its real estate brokerage, Splitero Homes , in October 2023 to serve home sellers who are already Splitero clients. At the end of third-quarter 2024, U.S.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Dallas -based brokerage United Real Estate is expanding its footprint in the Midwest with a new merger. Last week, it announced an expansion in the Carolinas as United Real Estate Queen City , an affiliate brokerage, opened a new location in Fort Mill, South Carolina. The financial terms of the merger were not disclosed.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The race is on for brokerages to capture clients in an incredibly difficult housing market, and Compass believes a new technology offering will give it an advantage. The brokerage on Monday launched Compass One, a client-facing portal that provides a guide through the process of both home buying and selling.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 3, 2024

Roof AI , an artificial intelligence -powered sales assistant that helps real estate and mortgage companies generate revenue across their business units, announced the integration of OpenAI ’s technology into its system, significantly boosting its capabilities. Michel Moubarak, vice president of growth at Roof AI, told HousingWire.

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Housing Wire

MAY 10, 2024

The Real Brokerage welcomes Texas -based independent brokerage The Property Shop , led by Season Ware, the company announced on Friday. The Property Shop joined Real under its Private Label program, which allows independent brokerages to maintain their own brand while reaping the benefits associated with being a part of Real.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 22, 2025

Evernest already offers services including brokerage , maintenance, renovation, insurance and lending. We’re excited about combining the two companies local property management operations and robust technology products. The acquisition follows more than 30 made by Evernest since the company arrived on-scene in 2008.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

As we continue to invest deeply into providing our KW-affiliated brokerages support for the development of their team leaders and operating principals, we are excited to welcome Shanan, who will spearhead those efforts,” KW President and CEO Mark Willis said in a statement. “An

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2025

Lone Wolf Technologies , a real estate technology company that has been in business for decades, unveiled its reimagined brand identity last week as an effort to “blend technology with human-centered design to better serve real estate professionals,” per a release from the company. ”

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Fast-growing brokerage SERHANT. If recent additions are any indication, the brokerage is converting many of these inbound agent leads. continues to enter new markets. Led by Ryan Serhant, the company announced the addition of the Atlas Group in Atlanta , growing its presence in Georgia as it already has agents in Savannah.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The family-run brokerage firm recorded some legal w ins and losses , developed new tools for agents and clients , and navigated one of the slowest years for home sales in nearly three decades. It also utilized technology tools and worked toward creating innovative solutions such as Buy & Borrow Bundle.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 10, 2025

Monday’s breaking news that Rocket Companies is set to acquire online real estate brokerage Redfin shed light on the changing landscape of the homebuying marketplace. ” “We think about it more like opportunity. “We think we can create a stronger overall brand by really optimizing the interaction between these brands.”

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 17, 2025

The real estate technology company will be aided on this journey by additional capital it has secured from its ownership group, which includes private equity partner Vector Capital , and brokerages Howard Hanna Real Estate Services and Windermere Real Estate , according to an announcement on Friday. MoxiWorks is looking to up its game.

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