
US Brokerages Navigate Growth Amid Market Shifts and Lawsuits
US real estate brokerages are seeing rising profits and major expansions despite a slow housing market, while high-profile lawsuits and talent wars reshape the industry.
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US real estate brokerages are seeing rising profits and major expansions despite a slow housing market, while high-profile lawsuits and talent wars reshape the industry.

Call It Closed International Realty, a fast-growing brokerage with a 100% agent commission model, is preparing to go public as it expands its operations across 24 states.

Internal documents from Compass reveal its strategy to challenge "organized real estate," including NAR, MLSs, and Zillow. Filings show internal agent debates over off-MLS listings, the impact on doub

The real estate brokerage industry saw a major wave of consolidation in 2025, as firms pursued mergers to gain scale and navigate market pressures.

Major real estate brokerages are undergoing rapid transformation, with The Real Brokerage reporting a 53% revenue surge and a focus on AI to streamline operations.

Major real estate firms NextHome and MoxiWorks announce key leadership changes. Fannie Mae and Zillow also see executive shifts, while eXp unveils an AI program for agents.

Five major real estate brokerages will pay $40 million to settle antitrust claims, as firms like eXp Realty and Century 21 continue to expand amid market shifts.

Five more real estate firms reach $40 million in antitrust settlements as major brokerages expand and new commission-free platforms emerge.

Five major real estate brokerages, including Howard Hanna and William Raveis, have reached settlements totaling over $40 million in a nationwide seller antitrust lawsuit.

Douglas Elliman has launched an exclusive marketplace for private and off-market listings, offering sellers more flexibility as the industry sees major consolidation.

Compass has announced a definitive agreement to acquire rival brokerage Anywhere Real Estate, a move that could significantly reshape the industry's competitive landscape.

Compass will acquire Anywhere Real Estate in an all-stock deal, forming a $10 billion company with 340,000 agents across 120 countries, integrating top brands like Coldwell Banker and Sotheby's Intern