Agent News

Massachusetts Sarkis Team named national winner at Douglas Elliman Ellie Awards

The team also placed No. 1 among other large teams nationally by volume and GCI, beating competitive teams in hot markets like South Florida and New York.

NAR issues first Annual Report

The report covers the progress the organization has made toward its 2026-2028 Strategic Plan. 

Average buyer’s agent commission jumps in Q3

The average commission was up from a recent low in third quarter 2024 that followed the NAR settlement. 

NAR to drop membership requirement for MLS access on Jan. 1

The association made local MLSs responsible for deciding whether non-Realtors may access their platforms as part of a suite of changes aimed at reducing antitrust risk. 

First-time homebuyers hit record low in Realtor buyer/seller survey

At the same time, the average age of the first-time buyer hit an all-time high of 40, according to the 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers. 

Compass to acquire Anywhere Real Estate for $1.6B

The stock-swap deal will bring Anywhere’s brands, including Better Homes and Gardens, CENTURY 21, Coldwell Banker and Sotheby’s International, under the Compass umbrella. 

NAR survey finds Realtors willing to pay for technology tools

The annual survey finds most Realtors pay at least $50 a month for work technology, despite a majority feeling satisfied with the tech provided by their brokerages.

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Zillow outlines private-listing ban set for May 28 rollout

The online marketplace fleshed out the rules of its new listing access standards policy that was unveiled in the wake of the National Association of REALTORS’® Clear Cooperation update. 

Better Homes’ 2025 Home Trends Insights advises DIYers on the best ways to sell

The annual report surveyed agents in the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate network to find out how they’re helping clients get their homes ready to list. 

NAR keeps Clear Cooperation but adds delayed-marketing option

The new policy allows sellers to put off marketing their properties for a period of time to be determined by their local MLSs. 

Keller Williams names Shanan Steere director of growth operations

The new director is the owner and CEO of the Shanan Steere Group in Olathe, Kansas, which is affiliated with KW Overland Park. 

Realtor survey points to expected increase in buyer traffic

The latest National Association of REALTORS® Confidence Index Survey found that 16% of respondents expect a year-over-year increase in buyer traffic in the next three months, compared to 13% a month earlier.

Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty expands, acquires Unlimited Sotheby’s International Realty

The acquisition is part of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty’s mission to expand its footprint across the Boston area.

Keller Williams and Coursera create new professional certification

The KW Real Estate Agent Professional Certificate comprises 124 hours of real estate education, including videos, readings, assessments and hands-on projects. 

Davids earns Asian Real Estate Association of America A-List award

AREAA’s A-List honors top producers who make significant contributions to the Asian American real estate landscape.

NAR adds fair-housing training requirement to Realtor qualifications

Realtors will be required to complete two hours of training every three years beginning in 2025. 

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