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win Cities and Houston-area independent brokerages have joined forces with prominent brands, while a former NFL player has traded his jersey for a suit and tie in the luxury real estate division at Douglas Elliman. Meanwhile, Christie's International Real Estate is expanding its reach into the Alps.

    In Minnesota, Prospera Properties has affiliated with ERA Real Estate, serving the greater Minneapolis and Twin Cities region. Founded by Keith Taylor in 2023, the company specializes in lakefront, luxury, multifamily, and investment properties. Taylor sees the ERA affiliation as a catalyst to upscale his operations, leveraging the brand's resources, technology, and processes.

    In Texas, Lucky Money Real Estate has joined Century 21, adding 120 agents to the network. Led by Lisa Benoit, who has nearly two decades of experience in real estate, the firm aims to double its agent count within a year and bring in more leads for existing agents.

    John Miller, a former NFL lineman, has joined Douglas Elliman's The Rose Group as a luxury property specialist. Miller utilizes his negotiation, relationship management, and strategic planning skills developed on the field to build strong relationships with clients and give back to his community through his youth-oriented foundation.

    Christie's International Real Estate has partnered with Regent Alps in the Les Gets ski region of France, expanding its reach into the area. The partnership will help secure more sales from international buyers, particularly those from Asia and the Middle East.