Compass expands in SC; United debuts agent investment program 

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.

Compass picks up SC firm, adds 'invaluable' agent in Florida

Compass has snapped up a luxury-focused firm in South Carolina and welcomed a $500 million producer in Florida, the company announced this week.

In South Carolina: Compass has added the Charleston-based boutique brokerage Oyster Point Real Estate Group in a move that grows the firm's footprint in the city's historic and high-end residential markets.

Led by Carl Marby, Oyster Point specializes in luxury and off-market properties across Charleston and the Lowcountry. The team brings decades of collective experience and long-standing relationships with local property owners, according to a news release.

Oyster Point will now have access to Compass' technology, marketing tools and national network — all while maintaining its boutique operating model. The move "is an exciting evolution for us. We're still the same boutique firm but now backed by the best technology in the industry," Marby said.

Joining Compass "allows us to elevate what we do best: helping people find their place in this extraordinary city while preserving the personal, neighborhood connection that makes Oyster Point special," Marby added.

In Florida: Compass has welcomed Jenni Sloan, an agent with more than 23 years of experience and over $500 million in closed transactions. Sloan, a Central Florida native, will continue to serve clients across the region, the company said in a news release.

Sloan is known for her local market knowledge and client-focused approach, attributes that have helped her build long-standing relationships throughout the community, Compass noted.

Before her real estate career began, Sloan worked as a creative director in the design industry — experience she now applies to home presentation and marketing.

"My business is built through referrals because my relationships with clients last far beyond closing," Sloan said, adding that moving to Compass "offers the national reach and resources that will allow me to elevate that experience even further." 

Jeff Polashuk, regional vice president of Compass Florida, applauded Sloan's "professionalism, award-winning track record and commitment to client service," all of which he said "make her an invaluable addition to our Central Florida presence."

C21 New Millennium appoints CEO, creates board

Kim Harris Campbell has been named CEO of Century 21 New Millennium and parent company NM Real Estate Services as part of a leadership transition aimed at supporting the brokerage's next phase of growth.

The company's new board will include Chairman Todd Hetherington (New Millennium's former CEO and founder), as well as Mary Lynn Stone (former co-owner and past president) and Tara Brown, CEO of Peerage Realty Partners.

Harris Campbell will focus on expanding the company's integrated services platform, which spans mortgage, title and insurance operations, while working alongside New Millennium President Jason Carrier to oversee the firm's 23 offices and 1,000+ agents and staff across Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C., according to a news release.

Harris Campbell brings more than two decades of leadership experience in real estate, technology, nonprofit and law. She most recently served as president of Compass' Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions, where she oversaw thousands of agents and employees, led more than 20 acquisitions and was involved with the company's IPO launch.

In New Millennium, Harris Campbell said she sees a firm that "has built something special."

"I'm honored to carry forward what Todd, Mary Lynn, and the team have created, pairing exceptional agents, a strong culture, and a deep commitment to growth and innovation," she added.

United launches 'one-of-a-kind' investment program

United Real Estate has launched the United Residential Investment (URESI) Program, a new initiative designed to help its agents build long-term wealth by investing in residential real estate. It is structured around a collaborative community intended to support agents at every stage of their investment journey, the company said in a news release.

The proprietary program available exclusively to United agents is designed to guide participants from early interest in real estate investing through the creation of income-producing and value-appreciating property portfolios.

Drawing on the expertise of experienced residential real estate investors within United's network, URESI combines education, mentorship and deal support. It features 14 interactive courses, underwriting models, live deal-making events, workshops and on-demand resources, along with access to lending, insurance and rehabilitation partners.

"We don't believe any other national firm has ever offered a program like this to its agents," United Real Estate Group CEO Dan Duffy said. "It's a one-of-a-kind program that presents a massive investment by United and a massive opportunity for our agents to benefit from property appreciation, cash flow and increased income."

More brokerage news

Coldwell Banker has added Cal American Homes to its franchise network, rebranding the brokerage as Coldwell Banker Icon and expanding its Southern California footprint, the company said in a news release. Led by owners Jessie Rodriguez and Aaron Juarez, a leadership team with 50 years of combined real estate experience, the Claremont-based brokerage supports 25 agents across the SoCal region and also operates in Arizona, Nevada and Colorado. Coldwell Banker Affiliates President Jason Waugh said the firm's leadership brings "a forward-thinking approach and a passion for excellence" as it joins the network.

Engel & Völkers has expanded into Mérida, Yucatán, extending its Mexico and Latin America footprint with a new shop led by license partners Roger Roche and David M. Boyle, the company said. Engel & Völkers Yucatán will serve clients across Mexico's Yucatán state, drawing on Roche's decades of real estate investment and industry leadership in southern Mexico and Boyle's long-standing experience in Mérida's luxury market. E&V Americas President and CEO Stuart Siegel said the expansion is "a natural next step" in the brand's regional growth, while Boyle noted that the affiliation "comes at the perfect time." The country's real estate market "is becoming increasingly organized," Boyle said, adding that "aligning with a proven global brand allows us to bring elevated standards, professionalism, and international exposure to our clients."

Editor's note: AI was used in the initial drafting of this content, which was then thoroughly reviewed, fact-checked and revised by a Real Estate News editor.