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.

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.

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.