Coldwell Banker names Jason Waugh president of affiliates

Waugh was previously president and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Real Estate Professionals. His new role will focus on brand strategy, affiliate operations and franchise sales.

Hollywood’s top 35 luxury real estate agents, revealed

It takes a highly qualified real estate agent to perform at the level that some of the world’s wealthiest celebrities demand. Here are the top ones serving Hollywood, according to “The Hollywood Reporter.”

Site for Mohamed Hadid’s troubled spec mansion lists for $68M

The LA luxury developer is being forced to sell the 27-acre site, which was slated for an elaborate mega mansion, after a creditor tried to foreclose on the property and Hadid filed a bankruptcy petition.

Compass nabs top-performing Coldwell Banker agent

Tacoma’s Margo Hass Klein joined Compass this week, according to the company. She’s the latest in a string of Coldwell Banker agents who decamped for Compass this year.

Coldwell Banker’s Kate Rossi to lead new Anywhere agent program

Anywhere’s Agent Engagement team will help Anywhere affiliated broker-owners and agents supercharge their businesses with personalized coaching and mentorship, the company said.

NextHome lands No. 1 franchise ranking for third straight year

The flexible-spending model real estate franchise beat out a number of other real estate franchises assessed by Franchise Business Review this year, including Keller Williams, Weichert Real Estate, Sotheby’s International Realty and others.