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…
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…
REMAX Fine Properties has announced that Don Matheson, founder of The Matheson Team, has been awarded the REMAX Paramount of Excellence Award. According to a release, the Paramount of Excellence Award recognizes REMAX Realtors® who have devoted 30 years to the REMAX network while achieving the milestone of $30 million in career commissions. Matheson is…
Discount brokerage Homie Technology, Inc.’s appeal to reverse the dismissal of its lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors® (NAR)—as well as Anywhere, REMAX, Keller Williams and HomeServices of America—has been dismissed. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit issued its judgement Tuesday, dismissing the appeal, with the Circuit judges stating in the…
Above, Bridget Hensley REMAX has announced the opening of a new office in West Columbia, Texas, led by broker/owner Bridget Hensley. The name, REMAX POINTE, was chosen to reflect the firm’s guidance, direction and purpose, according to a release. The new office launches with nine agents, offering expertise across residential real estate, including first-time buyers,…
Compass targets Zillow with consumer ethics complaints in dozens of states Compass filed state-level ethics complaints on July 14 through 30 Realtor® associations, at least 50 MLSs and multiple real estate regulators across 26 states, targeting Zillow and focusing on allegedly misleading property designations on listings. A source with direct knowledge of the effort told…
According to a regulatory filing yesterday, Real’s bid to purchase REMAX for $880 million is moving forward—as far as the Department of Justice (DOJ) is concerned—with a waiting period created to allow antitrust review of big corporate mergers passing today. In the statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Real said that the…
Mega-franchisor Keller Williams announced today that it has acquired ascendant independent brokerage the Jason Mitchell Group (JMG), in yet another significant brokerage consolidation—this time between two companies with similar business models and priorities. After operating under My Home Group in Arizona, JMG went independent in 2019 and grew swiftly, ranking 36 in the nation in…
REMAX Suburban and REMAX All Pro have announced that they are combining operations to create one of the largest REMAX brokerages in the Northern Illinois region. Led by Tom Hatzis, the alignment brings the two organizations together with a shared culture and focus on strengthening support for agents and the clients they serve. “The two…
Villager Realty, a Chicago-area brokerage founded in 1991, has announced the firm has become part of REMAX Premier on Chicago’s North Shore, rejoining the REMAX network with its full roster of agents. The move, led by broker/owner Dan Crouch, reflects a decision rooted in trust, professional relationships and shared experience with the global brand, the…
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