SERHANT strengthens Long Island presence; $40M Texas firm joins CB 

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.

Pinkwater Metzger Team joins 'the best' in luxury real estate

The Pinkwater Metzger Team, led by Julie Pinkwater and Will Metzger, has joined SERHANT, expanding the New York City-headquartered brokerage's presence on Long Island's East End.

Pinkwater and Metzger bring about  20 years of combined real estate experience and backgrounds in New York City media and advertising, careers that have informed their approach to understanding clients and developing marketing strategies, according to a news release. 

The team was previously aligned with Douglas Elliman in the Hamptons and has recorded more than $160 million in career sales, with almost $20 million in closed sales reported in the past year alone.

Changes in the luxury real estate market and SERHANT's position in the sector were both factors that made the decision to join the firm "clear" for Pinkwater and Metzger, they said.

"As the luxury real estate market rapidly shifts, staying with the best is essential," Pinkwater added. "We believe SERHANT is leading the pack."

Coldwell Banker affiliate snaps up $40M Texas firm

Coldwell Banker Apex, Realtors has announced its acquisition of Longhorn Realty, a move that brings an operation focused on land, farms, ranches, hunting land and rural properties under the Apex banner.

Longhorn Realty, which was founded in 2010, recorded about $40 million in sales last year. As part of the acquisition, the firm will start operating as Coldwell Banker Apex's Longhorn Farm & Ranch Division, with its owner and entire team joining the brokerage in the move.

The acquisition expands Coldwell Banker Apex's land and ranch presence as the company pursues growth opportunities in the region. The firm has become the brand's top woman-owned firm and Coldwell Banker's No. 1 affiliate in Texas and Louisiana, with $4.6 billion in residential and commercial sales recorded in 2025, according to a news release.

"With Coldwell Banker Apex's growth in Central Texas, we wanted to enhance our land and ranch presence in the region," said Lori Arnold, owner of Coldwell Banker Apex. "Longhorn Realty was a natural fit, bringing not only the expertise we were looking for but also a shared culture and values."

More brokerage news

HomeSmart has launched a new partnership with loanDepot, a union that provides the brokerage's 25,000-plus agents with the national lender's products. The goal, according to HomeSmart Chief Business Development Officer Carol Perry, is "to equip agents with the resources they need to best serve their clients." Making loanDepot's products accessible to HomeSmart agents will create "a more seamless experience for buyers across the country," added Tom Fiddler, president of retail lending at loanDepot.

Keller Williams has announced that all of its affiliated brokerages had closed $9.4 billion in total commercial volume from the start of 2026 through the end of August — a 12.3% year-over-year jump, according to a news release. This data indicates that the commercial market "continues to recover," according to Sean Hostert, KW's head of commercial operations and strategy. Despite financing and inflation challenges, "entrepreneurial agents who match clients' needs to deal structure, capital flows, and market intel will continue to thrive," Hostert said.

Christie's International Real Estate has partnered with Warsaw-based Vilea Property Boutique, marking Christie's entrance into Poland as the brand expands in Central and Eastern Europe. The family-led brokerage was founded 13 years ago by Adrian and Anna Kołodziej and has grown to 35 agents working in three offices, with an annual sales volume more than double what it was just four years ago, according to a news release. Christie's sees "significant opportunity" in the Polish market, said Helena Moyas de Forton, Christie's managing director and head of EMEA and APAC. The Kolodziej family has "built a respected luxury firm that aligns closely with those principles," she added, "and we are excited about what we can build together."

Forbes Global Properties announced this week that it has welcomed Rivolta International Realty into the fold. The Rome-based brokerage, which began as an independent firm in 1956, brings "deep local knowledge and a proven, dedicated approach" to clients and property transactions in Italy's Lazio region, according to a news release. "Rivolta's seven decades of local market knowledge, respected expertise, and time-honored client relationships will be a tremendous benefit to our members and global audience of affluent buyers," Forbes Global Properties CEO Michael Jalbert said.

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.