Keller Williams franchise grabs 20-agent team in Chicago suburbs 

Realty Executives Premiere and its 20 agents joined KW Premiere Properties to serve the greater Chicagoland. The firm transacted $130 million in sales volume last year.

Real Brokerage fires Michelle Ressler, appoints Ravi Jani CFO

Since joining Real, Ravi Jani has had a big hand in driving the company's financial strategy and growth. During his tenure, the company's agent network has grown from 12,000 to over 27,000 agents.

Losing Remine bidder is a current employee — and an agent

Jarred "JJ" Friedman is Remine's director of product engineering and an agent at Carolwood Partners in Beverly Hills.

The private listing debate just got real: Inman Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.