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athom Holdings has expanded its footprint by acquiring Colorado‑based START Real Estate, a firm that specializes in first‑time homebuyers. START, which recently opened a Utah office, employs 70 agents and is projected to close roughly 400 transactions this year, with more than 70 % of those clients also using Fathom’s mortgage services. The acquisition will merge START’s buyer program into Fathom’s intelliAgent platform, and many of START’s agents are slated to join Fathom’s Elevate plan, designed to boost productivity and recurring revenue. “After helping thousands of first‑time buyers in Colorado and Utah, we’re thrilled to partner with Fathom and expand our program nationwide,” said START co‑founder Randy Bell. Fathom’s agent roster now totals nearly 15,000 across 43 states and Washington, D.C.
In New York, veteran agent Glenn Davis, who has amassed almost $1 billion in sales over 20 years, has joined SERHANT. A former founding partner of Noble Black and Partners at Douglas Elliman, Davis’s team closed $389 million in 2024. At SERHANT, he will lead The New York Collaborative team, which includes Shaun Anders, Nicholas Compagnone, Alex Andrejko, Daniel Kent, Lyndsay Kimball and Austin Goodman. Davis praised SERHANT’s infrastructure for capturing market share and adding value, noting his long‑standing friendship with founder Ryan Serhant.
Atlanta’s Archer Group – Distinctive Homes – has returned to eXp after stints at Compass and Sotheby’s International Realty. Led by Helen Hernandez Archer, who has nearly two decades of experience and founded the Hispanic Legacy Network, and Mayumi Parrado, who brings 25 years of high‑net‑worth and international client expertise, the team focuses on luxury properties. eXp’s platform will help them scale operations, enhance client service and broaden their luxury market presence. “Surrounding ourselves with top performers fuels organic growth and new opportunities,” Archer said.
Compass has welcomed the Andrade Group, a South Florida luxury team with 22 years of local presence and $50 million in 2024 sales. Broker‑owner Jorge Andrade and Henny Barreto specialize in residential investments, pre‑construction, and high‑end properties across Miami‑Dade and Broward counties. “Compass offers the technology and collaborative network we need to elevate our careers and client experience,” Andrade explained. Compass regional VP Jeff Polashuk highlighted the team’s professionalism and client‑first approach as a valuable addition to the firm’s luxury portfolio.
HomeSmart celebrated its 25th anniversary with a brand refresh unveiled at the Ignite: Growth Summit. The new identity features a red diamond monogram and streamlined wordmark, reflecting simplicity, transparency and forward momentum. Updated signage and marketing templates will be distributed to agents nationwide. Founder and CEO Matt Widdows emphasized that the rebrand signals a clear direction for the company’s future. Bill Flemming, principal broker of HomeSmart Connect in Chicago, praised the new look for its instant market recognition and modern appeal.
Other notable moves include Corcoran Horizon Realty opening a Hamilton, Ontario office under Broker/Managing Partner Martinus Geleynse, expanding its Ontario footprint. Christie’s International Real Estate announced leadership shifts: Spencer Haynes will focus on agent recruitment while remaining managing broker of Vineyards, and Jennifer Reedy will manage Fifth Avenue South and continue overseeing Marco Island. Big Sky Sotheby’s added Ania Bulis and Ashley Quande, whose combined career sales exceed $2.2 billion and whose 2025 average sale price is $8.2 million. The Agency opened a Savannah office, its 16th in the Southeast, led by Courtney Heidik and Alison Melton; founder Mauricio Umansky noted the city’s dynamic appeal. Douglas Elliman welcomed The Experience Team, founded by Harlan Goldberg and Jarret Willis, adding agents Alexandra “Alee” Loeb and Krystal “Kiki” Sasso, who collectively bring 25 years of experience and $5 billion in closed sales.
Editor’s note: AI was used to draft this content, which was subsequently reviewed and revised by a Real Estate News editor.
