Fathom adds 50-plus agent firm; indie joins William Raveis
The South Jersey group now at Fathom was previously led by the brokerage’s new VP of growth. Plus, eXp New Homes launches; The Agency expands in Ohio; more.
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.
Fathom expands in the Garden State
Fathom Realty has expanded its reach in southern New Jersey with the addition of EXIT Homestead Realty Professionals.
The EXIT franchise's 50-plus agents will transition onto Fathom's cloud-based intelliAgent platform and its recently launched Fathom Elevate concierge plan, which offers marketing support, lead generation, transaction coordination and coaching services designed to help agents focus on revenue-generating work, according to a news release.
Long a top-performing office in EXIT's New Jersey region, Homestead Realty Professionals was previously led by Stephanie Verderose, now VP of growth at Fathom Realty.
"I am incredibly proud of what we've built at Homestead Realty Professionals, an environment where entrepreneurs are developed, supported, and empowered to achieve at the highest levels," Verderose said, adding that the move to Fathom "was made with careful consideration and a clear vision for the future."
"After evaluating Fathom's technology platform, systems, and innovation, the Homestead Realty Professionals team recognized the opportunity to expand their business through a model designed to support agent growth and productivity," said Lori Muller, who was named Fathom Realty's new president last month.
William Raveis snaps up East Coast indie
William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance has entered a strategic partnership with Lance Vermeulen Real Estate, Inc., bringing the independent brokerage into its network and establishing William Raveis' first offices in the Berkshires.
The firm, which is led by Lance Vermeulen, has served clients in Massachusetts' Berkshire County, western New York state and northern Connecticut for more than 25 years. Moving forward, the brokerage will integrate operations and begin doing business as William Raveis Real Estate, according to a news release, and Vermeulen will stay on as strategic growth sales manager for its Great Barrington and Lenox offices.
"Joining William Raveis gives our agents and clients access to a powerful regional and global network spanning 70 countries, along with integrated mortgage and insurance solutions," Vermeulen noted, adding that his agents "will continue to deliver the personalized service and local insight our clients expect."
Vermeulen "has built one of the most respected firms in Berkshire County through strong community relationships and consistent performance," William Raveis President of Residential Sales Chris Raveis said.
This new partnership "strengthens our luxury leadership in the region while providing agents access to expanded marketing reach, advanced technology, and fully integrated mortgage and insurance services," Raveis added.
eXp launches division focused on new home construction market
eXp Realty has announced the launch of eXp New Homes, a division designed to help agents work more directly with builders and developers in the new construction market.
The initiative offers agents the training and tools they need to navigate the complexities of selling new homes in small urban developments and large master-planned communities alike, the company said.
The program includes a certification course focused on the new construction sales process, along with marketing resources, builder reporting tools and systems intended to support project staffing and sales operations, according to a news release. Agents will also have access to networking and referral opportunities with others involved in the new construction space.
"We aren't just looking for the next listing; we're looking toward the next horizon of how global communities are built and experienced," eXp Realty CEO Leo Pareja said. "We are empowering our agents to move beyond the traditional resale mindset and step confidently into the role of a strategic new home sales partner."
More brokerage news
H2 Christie's International Real Estate is expanding into Tokyo less than four years after first launching in Japan. The Hokkaido-based firm's new office in Tokyo's Hibiya neighborhood will be led by Managing Director of Tokyo Sunny Chen, who brings a background in real estate, private banking and asset management. In a news release, Chen described the area as "one of the most compelling luxury real estate markets in the world today," adding that the Tokyo team's clients will "recognize the tangible value we add to their property journey."
The Agency is adding its third office in Ohio with its entrance into Stark County. The new location will be led by Managing Director Melissa Kauffman and Managing Partners David Ayers and Nick Zawitz. The area "offers a compelling mix of affordability, career opportunity, and community driven lifestyle," The Agency Founder and CEO Mauricio Umansky said in a news release, adding, "the region aligns perfectly with our growth strategy" as the firm continues expanding across the Midwest.
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