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orcoran Group launches affiliates in New Mexico and Rhode Island while welcoming back top Manhattan broker Steven Cohen. In Santa Fe, Corcoran Plaza Properties—led by CEO Rob Thorwald—serves the city and surrounding high‑end market up to the Colorado border, adding more than 65 agents since 1986. In Rhode Island, Corcoran Chart House Realty, headed by Matthew Antonio, focuses on coastal and heritage communities. Antonio notes the partnership preserves local warmth while leveraging Corcoran’s marketing, tech, and global reach. Cohen, whose career sales exceed $2.45 billion, returns to Corcoran’s East Side office with a nine‑member team and $110 million in active listings, citing professional growth at Douglas Elliman and excitement for future prospects.
Century 21 expands in Southern California through the affiliation of Excellence Real Estate HD in Victorville, now Century 21 Leaders. Founded by Noel Sena Sr., the family‑run firm has grown to over 100 agents and serves diverse property types across the High Desert. Sena highlights Century 21’s tools, succession planning, and support for organic growth and strategic mergers as key to the move.
West + Main Homes strengthens its Colorado presence by adding the Denver‑based NextHome Front Range team, now operating as Front Range Collective. The 28‑agent group, which closed $100 million last year, gains expanded resources, marketing tools, and upgraded office space. Front Range Collective’s leader, Chris Pranger, stresses that the partnership preserves local values while providing growth opportunities.
eXp Realty welcomes The Denman Group, a Massachusetts team that has surpassed $1 billion in sales volume. Led by Todd Denman, the group’s “treat people right” philosophy has driven repeat business and referrals. Denman cites eXp’s platform as the ideal fit for a team that has outgrown traditional brokerage models, offering tools to serve clients at the highest level and build agent wealth and legacy. eXp CEO Leo Pareja notes the group’s market expertise and culture align with the firm’s leadership ethos.
Porter Realty, Inc., a Colorado family brokerage operating since 1991, joins the ERA Real Estate network as Porter Realty ERA Powered. Led by Preston Porter, the firm will continue serving the San Luis Valley and Phoenix, Arizona, while accessing ERA’s technology and marketing. Porter emphasizes combining local service with tech-driven growth and a commitment to community excellence.
In Chicago, Peter Cummins, a 16‑year veteran of @properties and $500 million career sales, joins Baird & Warner as team leader for Cummins Advisors. The move strengthens the firm’s presence in the upscale North Shore suburbs. Cummins aligns with Baird & Warner’s Clear Cooperation Policy and transparency initiatives, while the firm’s senior VP, David Bailey, praises Cummins’ advocacy and market expertise.
ERA Real Estate expands its coaching program by adding a Spanish‑language component. ERA President Alex Vidal will provide free coaching to Hispanic agents, aiming to grow business and facilitate homeownership for Hispanic families.
Coldwell Banker Realty adds luxury agent Myles Lewis to its Austin office. Lewis, who also serves Los Angeles/Beverly Hills, boasts over $100 million in career sales and seeks further expansion in Texas’s luxury market. He praises the firm’s luxury marketing platform as “truly spectacular” and well‑aligned with client expectations.
Douglas Elliman welcomes veteran Lisa Napolitano to its Sarasota office after nine years at Premier Sotheby’s International Realty. Focused on the upscale Casey Key barrier island, Napolitano’s annual sales range from $27 million to $30 million. She describes Elliman as the “missing piece” that matches her values and aspirations. Elliman also launches a national Estate, Trust & Probate Division, a 25‑member team dedicated to guiding institutional sellers, legal professionals, and families through trust, conservatorship, and probate transactions.
Christie’s International Real Estate expands in Italy with Talamona Real Estate, serving Piedmont, Liguria, Portofino, Santa Margherita Ligure, Cinque Terre, and Lake Maggiore. Led by Theodor Talamona, the affiliate brings deep luxury property knowledge and high‑touch service, as noted by Helena Moyas de Forton, managing director, EMEA and APAC for CIRE.
