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A leading Milwaukee brokerage, Houseworks Collective, has affiliated with Keller Williams. The firm, founded by Charlie Hutchinson, has sold 326 units since January 2023, totaling $118.5 million in sales. Its merger partner, Jay Schmidt Group, has been one of the metro area's top teams for eight years.
Denver-based Kris Caldwell and his team have joined eXp Realty, bringing their $200 million business to the platform. Caldwell cited eXp's resources and innovation as key factors in the decision.
Kansas City luxury brokerage SunWest Real Estate Advisors has merged with United Real Estate's Platinum Realty. The deal provides SunWest agents with access to tools like PPO health care plans and wealth planning services.
Urban Nest Realty, a 400-agent firm led by the Tina family, has joined The Real Brokerage in Las Vegas. The Tinas have closed over 35,000 home sales worth more than $11 billion since founding Urban Nest in 2012.
RE/MAX of Southeastern Michigan has opened a new branch in Auburn Hills, RE/MAX The Collective Agency, led by broker/owner Benjamin Lang. Lang has a strong history in the Detroit area market and holds various certifications.
Simona Stanica, a top agent at Douglas Elliman, has brought her team to Compass after nearly two decades with the firm. She cited Compass' technology as a key factor in the decision.
Realty ONE Group Landmark has acquired Realty ONE Group Horizon in Pennsylvania, combining their agent count to over 200. The leadership teams are working together to ensure a smooth transition.
Danielle Nazinitsky, a New York City agent, has launched Decode Real Estate through Side after previously working with Compass. She plans to build out a team while maintaining a boutique feel.
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate (BHGRE) has gained two new firms in California's Central Valley and Maryland. BHGRE Viridis Properties was formed by The Davis Group Real Estate and MV & Associates, while Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Old Line Group joined from Carter & Roque Real Estate.
Century 21 Real Estate has a new affiliate in the San Antonio market: Century 21 Core Values. The brokerage is led by Rockie Carter, a 20-year U.S. Air Force veteran who takes pride in supporting military clients.
ERA NexUS Global Realty has opened a referral office specializing in cross-border transactions between the U.S. and 13 Asian countries. ERA NexUS has also partnered with ERA Asia Pacific Center to represent the Singapore-based firm in North America.
Coldwell Banker Island Affiliates has added a new location on the island of Saint Barthélemy, led by broker/owner Gabriel Montigny.
