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Are real estate brokerages going the way of the dodo?

Housing Wire

Real estate brokerages have faced their fair share of challenges over the past year — from legal threats and business practice changes, to a slow housing market and the breakneck pace of technological development. With all of these changes and challenges many wonder if we are on the precipice of a brokerage mass extinction event.

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The Real Brokerage continues its expansion tear in California, Florida

Housing Wire

The Real Brokerage is a already a top 10 company in terms of transaction volume and sides and it continued its growth this week in two of the nation’s most populous states. Miami -based Real on Tuesday announced the addition of Harvest Realty , an independent brokerage in Southern California with 550 agents. billion.

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The many ways real estate brokerages boost agent productivity

Housing Wire

The Arizona-based brokerage has organized a vast network of referral partners that include major mortgage lenders like Rocket Mortgage, Veterans United Home Loans and Mr. Cooper just to name a few. According to the 2025 RealTrends Verified Top Brokerage Firms rankings, the firm closed 11.6 Its also a 180% rise relative to 2020.

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Denver brokerage, Curbio form home services partnership

Housing Wire

Denver-based real estate brokerage West + Main Homes has launched a new home improvement service in partnership with contractor Curbio. The program, called Refresh by West, offers West + Main agents and their clients access to expedited, fixed-price proposals for presale or move-in home improvements.

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Boldtrail Backoffice - Take The Quiz to See What Package Is Right For You

BoldTrail BackOffice provides a single, streamlined solution to manage agent onboarding and billing and commission tracking and disbursements, along with agent management, reporting, and accounting - so your brokerage can run smoothly & profitably.

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Douglas Elliman fires brokerage CEO Scott Durkin

Housing Wire

The New York Times reported that Richard Ferrari, who previously managed Douglas Elliman’s brokerage sales and operations in New York and the Northeast, has been named CEO of Douglas Elliman Realty. He was named CEO in 2021 after being selected by Lorber and Dottie Herman, Elliman’s previous CEO.

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Low-fee brokerage firms could give sellers considerable savings: CPC

Housing Wire

Consumers listing a $400,000 property for sale could save up to $10,000 in broker fees by using a “low-fee” brokerage firm, according to a report published Monday by the Consumer Policy Center (CPC). to list a property will spend $6,000 less in brokerage fees to sell a $400,000 home compared to a seller who uses an agent that charges 3%.

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Driving Profit: 4 Pillars for Growing Your Real Estate Brokerage

By focusing on these pillars, brokerages can enhance their overall consumer experience, adapt to industry changes, and drive sustainable growth. Dive in and discover BOLD strategies for building a profitable brokerage at scale.

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Tech-Forward Strategies for Scaling Agent Efficiency & Accelerating Growth

According to NAR, only 26% of agents feel their brokerage provides the necessary tech tools and, as a result, agents seek teams and brokerages who prioritize technology investments! As the real estate market evolves, technology has become essential for success.