New teams at Real, C21; veteran agent joins Engel & Völkers 

Editor's note: The brokerage business is a busy one, with frequent moves, mergers and milestones. Here we highlight some of the latest activity among brokerages across the U.S.

Real picks up 30-agent team in Texas

The Legacy Collective, a Houston-based team that closes over $100 million in sales and averages more than 500 transactions annually, has joined The Real Brokerage in Texas. The group is led by Patrick Winsey, who launched the brokerage almost 10 years ago alongside his wife, Jemila.

The firm formerly known as Legacy Living Real Estate was named Texas' top Black-owned brokerage last year by the National Association of Real Estate Brokers and secured the No. 2 spot nationally, according to a company press release.

Winsey sees opportunities for growth in the alignment with Real, which he said "allows us to take everything we already do well in terms of mentorship, coaching and agent development, while providing our agents with an unmatched technology platform, healthcare offerings and stock incentives — everything they not only want but need to thrive."

Real Chairman and CEO Tamir Poleg applauded Winsey's leadership, noting that the industry pro "built a culture of empowerment that aligns perfectly with Real's vision."

"Together, we'll deliver even more value to agents and clients in the Houston metro area and beyond," Poleg said.

Powerhouse SoCal agent joins Engel & Völkers

Engel & Völkers Gestalt Group is adding another three decades of real estate experience to its Beverly Hills office with the addition of Scott Segall, an agent whose work focuses on high-end Los Angeles neighborhoods like West Hollywood, the Sunset Strip and Beverly Hills.

Segall, who brings a background in psychology, uses his understanding of people to help him guide clients as they navigate the homebuying and selling process, according to a company press release.

"Engel & Völkers' focus on bespoke, client-first service immediately resonated with me," Segall said. That approach "mirrors how I work — personal, strategic, and always centered on helping people achieve what matters most to them."

Engel & Völkers Gestalt Group CEO Paul Benson praised Segall's consistency within the area's competitive market, dubbing the agent a "standout addition" to the Southern California office.

"His integrity, strategic mindset, and commitment to exceptional outcomes reflect exactly the kind of excellence and professionalism we value," Benson said. "We're honored to welcome him to the Beverly Hills team."

C21 adds strength in the Tar Heel state

Century 21 is expanding its footprint in northeastern North Carolina with the addition of Carolina Land and Home Realty.

Led by brokerage owner Clay Revelle, the international brand's newest affiliate will now do business as Century 21 Land and Home Realty.

Revelle, a North Carolina native, brings 15 years of real estate experience, the last four of which he spent leading his Hertford County-based brokerage. 

In addition to Revelle and his wife Rachel, who is one of three office staff members, the team includes five agents, according to its website. Looking ahead, the brokerage intends to grow now that it is affiliated with C21, according to a company press release.   

Given that some of the agents on his team are from the area, "we understand the land, the people, and the culture," Revelle said in the release, adding that C21's brand strength and marketing tools "will help elevate our position even further, allowing us to continue to provide our homegrown service, while offering us enhanced tools to streamline our efforts."

More brokerage news

Modern Spaces has appointed two longstanding executives to serve as managing partners. Jennifer Dorfmann, who has been with the New York-based indie since 2010, now serves as president, and Arlinda Dine, who joined one year after Dorfmann, is the new chief operating officer. Both Dorfmann and Dine have "been instrumental in shaping our culture and driving our growth," Founder and CEO Eric Benaim said, adding that he is "proud to welcome them as stakeholding partners as we enter this exciting new chapter."

Coldwell Banker Warburg has welcomed broker John Cella and agents Hannah Jackson and Blake Zises to its ranks in Manhattan. Cella, who most recently spent six years as an associate broker at Elegran, is a New York native with a background in advertising and corporate sponsorships. Jackson brings more than five years of industry experience in New York City, and Zises gained over a decade of media experience before making the transition to real estate at CB Warburg.

Realogics Sotheby's International Realty has named Sofia Padilla to serve as its new executive director of project marketing. In her role, Padilla will oversee and lead campaigns for the brokerage's New Developments Division. With over 15 years of experience in luxury new development, Padilla's "impressive experience will help us scale our project marketing solutions" as the firm aims to "deliver thousands of units by the end of the decade," RSIR President and CEO Dean Jones said in a news release.