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EXp’s acquisition of NextHome: Culture may be the deciding factor

May 12th, 2026 by Michael Valdes

Amid real estate industry consolidation, Michael Valdes writes, the true test of success is how well brokerages are able to combine cultures after a merger.

Category: Brokerage, Opinion, Select, Service, Agent-centric model, AGNT, Aperture Global Real Estate, brokerage culture, brokerage model, cloud-based brokerage, Cultural integration, exp, eXp NextHome merger, exp world holdings, Franchise loyalty, franchising, LPT International, M&A, mergers and acquisitions, Michael Valdes, Multi-Model Platform, nexthome, Operational alignment, re/max, real estate consolidation, realogy

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Don’t let corporate decisions turn into hostility toward agents

May 12th, 2026 by Darryl Davis

While real estate agents may hold different viewpoints on policy, coach Darryl Davis writes, let's not forget that we're all working toward the same goals.

Category: Agent, Brokerage, Columns, Opinion, Select, Service, brand collateral, branding and marketing, brokerage branding, Clear Cooperation Policy, code of ethics, compass, Cooperative Commission Model, darryl davis, MLS, mred, Multiple Listing Service, NAR, national association of realtors, private listings, real estate agent, real estate logo

May
12

The Sheer Joy of Cut Flowers

May 12th, 2026 by Margaret Roach

Sarah Raven, the celebrated British gardener, indulges her obsession with homegrown cutting gardens and shares tips on creating spectacular arrangements.

Category: Real Estate and Housing (Residential), Flowers and Plants, Gardens and Gardening

May
12

Jason Waugh tapped for return to HomeServices of America

May 12th, 2026 by Jessi Healey

Jason Waugh, currently president of Coldwell Banker Affiliates, will rejoin HomeServices first on enterprise initiatives before stepping into the HSF Affiliates CEO role next year.

Category: Brokerage, Select, berkshire hathaway, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ambassador Real Estate, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate, brokerage leadership, Chris Kelly, Coldwell Banker Affiliates, Enterprise Initiatives, Franchise Expertise, franchise network, HomeServices of America, HSF Affiliates, Insurance Segment, Jason Waugh, Prudential Northwest Real Estate, Residential Real Estate Brokerage, Vince Leisey

May
12

Listing data should start with brokerages before MLSs: HomeServices CEO

May 12th, 2026 by AJ LaTrace

Chris Kelly says the new Cotality-built platform is not an MLS workaround or private-listing network, but a way to control listing data flow.

Category: AI, Brokerage, Listings, MLS & Associations, Select, Technology, AI-readiness, BLX, Broker Listing Exchange, Chris Kelly, corelogic, Cotality, data analytics, hoby hanna, homeservices, HomeServices of America, idx, keller williams, listing data, Listing Data Distribution, MLS, mls consolidation, mred, Multiple Listing Service, Private Listing Network, robert reffkin, Zillow

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Justin Marks' Napier ERA Blog

EXp’s acquisition of NextHome: Culture may be the deciding factor

Don’t let corporate decisions turn into hostility toward agents

The Sheer Joy of Cut Flowers

Jason Waugh tapped for return to HomeServices of America

Listing data should start with brokerages before MLSs: HomeServices CEO

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