K
eller Williams now backs the Elsafy Team, a seven‑agent squad from Whitefish Bay that logged $78 million in 2024 sales and has already closed $80 million this year. Founder Essam Elsafy praised the new partnership, noting the “competitive, high‑trust community” that will push the team to grow and innovate. “Keller Williams accelerates growth on all fronts,” he added.
Century 21 AllPoints Realty has absorbed Jones & Co. Realty, a 15‑year‑old Florida firm with two offices and nearly 120 agents. The merger expands AllPoints to 19 locations and about 675 agents. JJ Jones will stay on as manager to guide the integration, while agents anticipate new technology, training, and networking that will elevate client service. P.J. Louis, VP and GM, highlighted the move as a natural extension of the Naples‑based brand’s Florida growth.
Coldwell Banker has welcomed Charles C. Powell Realtors, a 50‑year‑old Maryland brokerage now operating as The Powell Legacy Group. Led by Valerie Powell Brown, who brings 40 + years of experience, the eight‑person team will benefit from Coldwell Banker’s marketing tools and customer‑service standards while maintaining a hands‑on approach. Regional VP Greg Goldman praised the firm’s longstanding reputation for excellence.
The Agency expands in Florida with a new Sarasota office—its eighth state location—managed by Katia Bailey, Steve Bailey, and Isabel Pinheiro. EVP James Ramsay described Sarasota’s blend of shoreline appeal, culture, and steady buyer demand as ideal for the franchise’s next step.
Michael Saunders & Co. adds luxury specialist Carol Fasick to its St. Petersburg roster. With nearly 25 years of experience and a recent role as team lead of The Dynasty Group, Fasick brings Sarah Schnieders and strong local ties that will help the firm stay competitive in a fast‑moving market. President Drayton Saunders called her a “consummate professional.”
Corcoran Atlantic opens its first Lisbon office, offering high visibility and accessibility for the brand’s European debut. CEO Hugo Santos Ferreira, a seasoned Portuguese real‑estate leader, will steer the new operation. Corcoran Group President Pamela Liebman highlighted Portugal’s appeal as both a lifestyle and investment destination.
Weichert Realtors names David Murawinski, a 22‑year veteran, as a new regional president overseeing 11 offices across northern New Jersey and New York. The company praised his leadership, discipline, and passion for excellence, noting he will guide teams with the same vigor that has defined his career.
