<div id="readability-page-1">DUBLIN, Ohio, Jan. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- reAlpha Tech Corp. ( AIRE ) (“reAlpha” or the “Company”), an AI-powered real estate technology company, expanded multi-state market coverage through Prevu Inc. (“Prevu”), its recently acquired technology-enabled real estate brokerage. The expansion increases reAlpha’s brokerage presence to 13 active states and Washington, D.C. and represents the Company’s first completed integration milestone related to the Prevu acquisition. The expanded brokerage footprint is now live and operational, providing buyer representation services in several high-demand housing markets, including California, New York, and Washington, among others. The integration expands reAlpha’s ability to deliver both real estate brokerage and mortgage brokerage services from 3 to 8 states, enabling eligible homebuyers to receive commission rebates of up to approximately 1.5%, where permitted by law. In 2025, homebuyers purchasing through reAlpha Realty, LLC, Prevu Real Estate LLC, or Prevu Real Estate, Inc. received a median commission rebate of $10,450. Through Prevu, eligible homebuyers within reAlpha’s network have access to experienced local agent representation aligned with the Company’s buyer-focused service standards, as well as the potential to reduce overall homebuying costs through commission rebate offerings. “This expansion represents an important first integration milestone following the acquisition of Prevu,” said Thomas Kutzman, Chief Executive Officer of reAlpha Realty. “By extending our market coverage, we’re increasing access to trusted local expertise while establishing the foundation needed to support deeper service and technology integrations over time. Our focus is on delivering a consistent, buyer-first experience that helps make homebuying more affordable and easier to navigate.” Prevu will provide local brokerage services in the additional markets, supported by reAlpha’s centralized marketing, operational, and compliance framework, which is designed to ensure consistent service quality while preserving local market expertise. About reAlpha Tech Corp. ( AIRE ) reAlpha Tech Corp. ( AIRE ) is an AI-powered real estate technology company that aims to transform the multi-trillion-dollar U.S. real estate services market. reAlpha is developing an end-to-end platform that streamlines real estate transactions through integrated brokerage, mortgage, and title services. With a strategic, acquisition-driven growth model and proprietary AI infrastructure, reAlpha is building a vertically integrated ecosystem designed to deliver a simpler, smarter, and more affordable path to homeownership. For more information, visit www.realpha.com. Forward-Looking Statements The information in this press release includes “forward-looking statements.” Any statements other than statements of historical fact contained herein, including statements by reAlpha’s Chief Executive Officer, Mike Logozzo, reAlpha Realty’s Chief Executive Officer, Thomas Kutzman and statements related to the anticipated benefits to the Company of Mr. Kutzman stepping into the role of Chief Executive Officer of reAlpha Realty, are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may”, “should”, “could”, “might”, “plan”, “possible”, “project”, “strive”, “budget”, “forecast”, “expect”, “intend”, “will”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “predict”, “potential” or “continue”, or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: reAlpha’s ability to pay contractual obligations; reAlpha’s liquidity, operating performance, cash flow and ability to secure adequate financing; reAlpha’s limited operating history and that reAlpha has not yet fully developed its AI-based technologies; whether reAlpha’s technology and products will be accepted and adopted by its customers and intended users; reAlpha’s ability to commercialize its developing AI-based technologies; reAlpha’s ability to successfully enter new geographic markets; reAlpha’s ability to integrate the business of its acquired companies into its existing business and the anticipated demand for such acquired companies’ services; reAlpha’s ability to scale its operational capabilities to expand into additional geographic markets and nationally; the potential loss of key employees of reAlpha and of its subsidiaries; the outcome of certain outstanding legal proceedings against reAlpha; reAlpha’s ability to obtain, and maintain, the required licenses to operate in the U.S. states in which it, or its subsidiaries, operate in, or intend to operate in; the inability to maintain and strengthen reAlpha’s brand and reputation; reAlpha’s ability to improve data accuracy and boost engagement of its brand through its redesigned website and the integration of CRM platform across real estate and mortgage operations; reAlpha’s ability to enhance its operational efficiency, improve cross-functional coordination and support the reAlpha platform’s continued growth through the implementation of its new internal organizational structure; reAlpha’s ability to continue attracting loan officers and maintain its relationship with its REALTOR® affiliate to expand its operations nationally; any accidents or incidents involving cybersecurity breaches and incidents; the availability of rebates, which may be limited or restricted by state law; risks specific to AI-based technologies, including potential inaccuracies, bias, or regulatory restrictions; risks related to data privacy, including evolving laws and consumer expectations; the inability to accurately forecast demand for AI-based real estate-focused products; the inability to execute business objectives and growth strategies successfully or sustain reAlpha’s growth; the inability of reAlpha’s customers to pay for reAlpha’s services; the inability of reAlpha to obtain additional financing or access the capital markets to fund its ongoing operations on acceptable terms and conditions; the outcome of any legal proceedings that might be instituted against reAlpha; changes in applicable laws or regulations, and the impact of the regulatory environment and complexities with compliance related to such environment; and other risks and uncertainties indicated in reAlpha’s SEC filings. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. Although reAlpha believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. reAlpha’s future results, level of activity, performance or achievements may differ materially from those contemplated, expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, and there is no representation that the actual results achieved will be the same, in whole or in part, as those set out in the forward-looking statements. For more information about the factors that could cause such differences, please refer to reAlpha’s filings with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and reAlpha does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Media Contact: Cristol Rippe, Chief Marketing Officer media@realpha.com Investor Relations Contact: Adele Carey, VP of Investor Relations InvestorRelations@realpha.com Image: https://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/ti?nf=OTY0Mjk2NCM3MzkyMjQ2IzIyNjIxOTY= Image: https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/YmU2YmFiMTYtMmUwNi00NTcxLWJmMWItMzA5NjBkNThlMTlkLTEyNzM3NDYtMjAyNi0wMS0yNy1lbg==/tiny/reAlpha-Tech-Corp-.png Image: Primary Logo Source: reAlpha Tech Corp. ( AIRE )</div>

reAlpha Tech Corp. has expanded its market coverage to 13 states and Washington, D.C. through its acquisition of Prevu Inc., enhancing its brokerage services. This integration allows reAlpha to offer commission rebates of up to 1.5% to eligible homebuyers, significantly reducing their overall costs. CEO Thomas Kutzman emphasized the importance of this milestone in providing local expertise and improving the homebuying experience. The company aims to streamline real estate transactions with its AI-driven platform, focusing on affordability and ease of navigation for buyers.

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