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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. 

Douglas Elliman Development Marketing selected to sell The Berkeley Palm Beach

Set to debut in 2028, the project is already over 20% sold.

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.

MIAMI REALTORS® partners with Bright MLS to expand listing access

Bright MLS serves over 100,000 professionals across Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington, D.C.

Carolyn Block Ellert

“Listen well. Follow up. Show up. Keep learning.” Carolyn Block Ellert, Senior Vice President for Sales, Penn Florida Realty, Boca Raton

Miranda Sisters Group joins Douglas Elliman

The firm, founded by identical twins Jasmine Dorev and Jessica Miranda-Lantigua, was previously affiliated with The Island. 

Raul Santidrian joins Coldwell Banker’s Pinecrest office

The luxury real estate veteran was previously affiliated with Douglas Elliman. 

Bachelorette runner-up and Amazon Prime personality Tyler Cameron joins SERHANT

Cameron is the star of the series Going Home with Tyler Cameron. 

Rebecca Sundel

“Focus on learning, networking and providing excellent service.” — Rebecca Sundel, Realtor, Coldwell Banker Realty, Pinecrest

MIAMI REALTORS® names 2025 20 Under 40

Chicago’s Main Street Organization of REALTORS® selected the winners, who will be honored with a ceremony in early 2026. 

Monica Betancourt moves to Coldwell Banker from BHHS EWM Realty

The Monica Betancourt Group has closed $50 million to $60 million in annual sales over the last few years. 

Premier Estate Properties to open office on Palm Beach’s Royal Palm Way

Margit Brandt will lead the office, which will be Premier’s second in Palm Beach when it opens this fall. 

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