LPT, Coldwell Banker pick up new teams; ROA enters Tennessee 

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.

Realty of America moves into Tennessee

Realty of America has expanded into Tennessee with the opening of its first office in the state. The location will be led by Kyle Felts, a broker with 22 years of experience in the real estate industry.

Felts previously founded Bradford Real Estate, growing the firm to about 150 agents and roughly $500 million in annual sales volume, according to a news release. He will now lead Realty of America's Middle Tennessee operations, with plans to expand statewide.

The move marks a continued growth push for the brokerage, which officially launched in September 2024 and has grown to more than 3,100 agents nationwide in the 19 months since.

The company, which nabbed a 300-agent firm in Oklahoma late last year, said its agents in Tennessee will have access to enhanced resources, ownership opportunities and the company's revenue-share model. That model "provides agents with the ability to earn beyond traditional commissions by building recurring income tied to company growth, transforming production and leadership into long-term financial upside," the company said in its announcement.

$5B SoCal team joins LPT Realty

LPT Realty has welcomed Partner Real Estate, a team led by Rudy Lira Kusuma, into the fold in Southern California.

Kusuma, who entered the industry in 2007, built a team-based model focused on scalability and production. His organization has closed more than $5 billion in transactions over the past decade and, after rebranding as Partner Real Estate in 2024, reported 880 home closings and $750 million in volume that year, according to a news release.

The team operates across all major California markets with a system that integrates training, marketing, lead generation and transaction support, backed by dedicated operations and inside sales staff.

"After building a top team, running an independent brokerage, and scaling through multiple market cycles, I was looking for a platform that truly aligns with where the industry is going, not where it's been," Kusuma said. "At the end of the day, it's about giving our agents the best opportunity to succeed, and LPT provides exactly that."

The addition reflects LPT's continued focus on attracting high-producing teams seeking technology-driven brokerage platforms, the company said.

Century 21 Circle adds second Michigan office

After announcing its entry into the Michigan market earlier this month, Century 21 Circle is pushing further into the state, adding a new office in Coldwater through a partnership with another franchisee.

Century 21 Drews Realty, a firm with more than 25 years of local service, is rebranding as Century 21 Circle – Coldwater. The office will serve Coldwater, Branch County and southern Michigan.

The move is part of Century 21 Circle's broader Midwest growth strategy across Illinois, Indiana and Michigan, with a focus on markets connected by relocation trends and referral business, according to a news release.

"What makes this exciting isn't just adding another office — it's who we choose to build with," said Melissa Archer-Wirtz, CEO of Century 21 Circle. "Century 21 Drews Realty has built real trust in this market, and that is exactly the kind of foundation we want to grow from."

Taking on a second Michigan office "advances our larger vision: a connected multi-state network, strongly rooted in the Midwest and built on local leadership, shared resources, and becoming the brokerage of choice in every market we serve," Archer-Wirtz added.

"As we looked at the future, Century 21 Circle felt like the right fit," said Jim Drews, broker/owner at Drews Realty, adding that the company "shares our commitment to service while bringing the marketing, support, and regional network to help us create even more opportunities for our agents and clients."

RISE Luxury Group joins Coldwell Banker Realty in Denver

RISE Luxury Group has parted ways with REMAX after more than two decades and joined Coldwell Banker Realty in Denver, a move that aligns with the brand's Global Luxury platform, according to a news release.

The team — which is led by Ronda Courtney, Paula Pantaleo and Amy Radic — brings a combined 80 years of experience. The group specializes in high-end properties and plans to leverage Coldwell Banker's global network and marketing reach.

Courtney, Pantaleo and Radic each bring backgrounds spanning residential sales, marketing and valuation, including expertise in luxury, investment and specialty properties.

"Coldwell Banker Realty aligns with how we work and what we value: collaboration, innovation, and a global network that allows us to better serve our clients," the team said. "This move strengthens our ability to deliver at the highest level while continuing to support and elevate other agents in the industry."

The move positions the team within Coldwell Banker Global Luxury as it continues to expand its presence in Denver's high-end market.

More brokerage news

Christie's International Real Estate has partnered with Scott Michaelson in Australia to launch Christie's International Real Estate New South Wales, an affiliate that will provide national and international exposure for the brand's luxury properties and marketing partnerships. There exists "a clear appetite among our high-end clients to align with an internationally known name in luxury property sales," Michaelson said in a news release, adding that the partnership "gives our clients access to an unparalleled global network and sophisticated marketing platform that will elevate the visibility of New South Wales' finest properties to buyers around the world."

Sage Sotheby's International Realty has welcomed Shawn Peters and her son Drew into the fold in Oklahoma. Together, the mother-son duo closed $40 million in sales in 2025, with Shawn alone accounting for over $37 million in closed sales over the past 12 months and about $150 million in total sales volume over the past decade, according to a news release. They chose to join Sage Sotheby's "for its elevated brand, best-in-class marketing, and forward-thinking technology platform," Shawn said.

The Agency has launched a new office in Missoula, marking the luxury firm's third location in Montana after entering the state in late 2022. The office will be led by Managing Partners Emily Mackenroth and Leland Reed. The Agency Founder and CEO Mauricio Umansky celebrated the city's "rare quality" in a news release, noting that his firm is seeing "serious demand" from buyers relocating from the Western U.S. Missoula's "protected open space permanently limits new construction, keeping character and property values remarkably resilient," he added.

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.