Even Chris Colgan would admit that turning a passion for sneakers into a stunningly successful real estate career might not be how it’s taught in business school. But that’s exactly what happened, and now the leader of the Chris Colgan Team, which just joined The Real Brokerage, has his sights set on even more growth.…
Real estate agents and brokers are using AI every day, freeing up their time to focus on building relationships and getting more face time with clients. But popping their favorite chatbot’s extension onto their browser or letting it download MLS data has a major downside: It’s putting your client’s data at major risk. If that…
Forbes Global Properties has announced its expansion into Lebanon and Syria with the addition of Ascot Real Estate, a Beirut-based real estate brokerage, consultancy and development firm. Founded and led by Patrick Geammal, Ascot Real Estate will be the exclusive representative of Forbes Global Properties throughout the countries. Ascot Real Estate has built a reputation…
REMAX announced on Sept. 1 that Alex Vidal has joined the brand as president. Vidal brings 29 years of experience to the role, most recently serving as brand president of ERA Real Estate, where he was the first Hispanic president of a major national real estate brand. “Alex understands this business from the ground up…
Rocket Companies, which bought Redfin last year, announced Aug. 31 that Alessio Sanfilippo has been named CEO of Redfin, effective immediately. Sanfilippo joins Redfin from Meta, where he served as vice president of Insights for Reality Labs. The appointment comes after Redfin’s bombastic Founder and CEO Glenn Kelman departed the company back in January, and…
The newly named Real REMAX Group announced on Aug. 24 the successful completion of the previously announced business combination between The Real Brokerage Inc. (Real) and RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. (RE/MAX Holdings). The companies said in filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that all customary closing conditions had been met. Real’s common shares and…
Michael Furino concedes that sometimes, he probably leaves money on the table. “I’m honest with people,” he says. “It probably costs me money once in a while because I’m not in their face and I’m not a hard sell.” But this is exactly what makes Furino successful in the long-run. In July, the top-producing founder…
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Christie’s International Real Estate is launching in Abu Dhabi, bringing its global luxury real estate network to the growing market. The new agency, Christie’s International Real Estate Abu Dhabi, is owned by Jackie Johns and Dinesh Chhatwani, the team behind Christie’s International Real Estate Dubai, the brand’s 2025 Affiliate of the Year. Christie’s noted that…
Editor’s Note: Industry moves is RISMedia’s look at new brokerages and key executive changes within the real estate industry. Crye-Leike names Miller to post for Middle Tennessee and North Alabama Crye-Leike Real Estate Services has named Katie Miller vice president and relocation director for Middle Tennessee and North Alabama. In her new role, she will…
AGNT, Inc., the parent company of eXp Realty and NextHome, reported record second quarter 2026 revenue of $1.4 billion, up 11% from a year ago, as leaders credited agent productivity and AI investments for the gains. The Bellingham, Washington-based company, which rebranded from eXp World Holdings earlier this year, posted adjusted EBITDA of $25.7 million…
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