Kristen L. Haynes

Kristen L. Haynes

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National Association of Realtors® Begins Governance Overhaul With Initial Committee Streamlining Changes

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2026-04-01 12:06

The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) has announced the first phase of governance updates aimed at improving efficiency, modernizing its committee structure and better aligning with member needs and industry priorities—specifically, “sunsetting” a handful of committees, groups and forums. The changes follow member feedback and an internal review process, according to NAR, and are part…

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EXp, Weichert settle Hooper buyer-broker commission lawsuit

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2026-04-01 11:41
EXp and Weichert will pay a combined $42.5 million into a commission settlement fund. Two other defendants will pay an additional $1.5 million.

Lamacchia Realty Expands in Connecticut With Acquisition of Briotti Group

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2026-04-01 11:32

Above, from left, Jackie Louh, Stephen Briotti and Anthony Lamacchia Lamacchia Realty has expanded its presence in Connecticut through the acquisition of Briotti Group, adding two offices in Waterbury and Wolcott and strengthening the brokerage’s footprint in New Haven county.  The merger brings Broker/Owner Stephen Briotti and 24 agents into the Lamacchia network, as the…

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Restore the MLS: A return to cooperation, not control

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2026-04-01 11:29
Fragmented power structures and binary “all-in or all-out” rules are no longer compatible with today’s demands, Caitlin McCrory and Robert Reffkin write. Here’s how they think the MLS needs to evolve.

Offerpad bets on AI to deliver higher-quality seller leads

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2026-04-01 11:16
As brokerages fight over listings, Offerpad is quietly rebuilding its seller intake and routing system with new AI tools.

Bess Freedman to Receive Lifetime Achievement Honor at REBNY’s Residential Deal of the Year Celebration

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2026-04-01 10:23

Above, Bess Freedman Brown Harris Stevens announced that CEO Bess Freedman will receive the Henry Forster Memorial Award for Lifetime Achievement at the Real Estate Board of New York’s (REBNY) 37th Residential Deal of the Year Benefit & Celebration. The Henry Forster Memorial Award honors REBNY members who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, integrity and contributions…

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