Brokerage Beat: News from Corcoran, KW, Christie's, more 

Editor's note: The brokerage business is a busy one, with frequent moves, mergers and milestones. Here we highlight some of the latest activity among brokerages across the U.S.

'Million Dollar Listing' star joins Corcoran

Kirsten Jordan, the first female broker cast on Bravo's "Million Dollar Listing New York," has moved her New York City-based team to The Corcoran Group.

Jordan most recently worked for Douglas Elliman, where she set multiple neighborhood price records — including a $4.8 million penthouse sale in Long Island City and a $2.6 million penthouse sale in Red Hook — and accumulated a lifetime sales volume of $1 billion.

The move to Corcoran will take Jordan's "business to the next level," she said. "I am strategically evolving my team to continue thriving in today's landscape."

Corcoran Group President and CEO Pam Liebman said in a press release that she was "thrilled" to bring Jordan and her team into the fold. "She's widely recognized as a standout in the industry, thanks to her deep market expertise and unwavering commitment to her clients," Liebman said. 

"With the power of Corcoran behind her, I have no doubt she'll elevate her business to even greater heights."

RE/MAX lands 2 new brokerages

RE/MAX's national footprint is expanding with a merger in Florida and a new affiliate in Illinois.

Miami-based RE/MAX Advance Realty, South Florida's largest RE/MAX affiliate, has announced a strategic merger with Dream Life Realty. The addition of the 181-agent Dream Life team brings Advance Realty's agent total to 335. 

"While we have been pleased with the results of our aggressive expansion in recent years, this latest strategic move in the critical Coral Gables market is a true game-changer, strengthening our position among the top tier of South Florida's leading real estate offices," Advance Realty owner Melanie De Armas said in a press release. This is the firm's eighth M&A since 2020.

In Illinois, the previously unaffiliated REDCO Realty in Elmhurst has joined the RE/MAX brand. Led by Jack Pysz, the 24-agent group will continue to operate in the Chicago metropolitan area as RE/MAX Future.

"I believe starting a RE/MAX brand is a necessary step towards scaling my business," Pysz said in a press release. "The resources and brand name alone will allow for swift growth of the company."

KW picks up Virginia indie

Austin James Realty, a 23-agent brokerage with operations in Virginia and North Carolina, has joined Keller Williams Coastal Virginia Chesapeake.

Led by Founder Austin Frangoules, the former independent brokerage has achieved $94.5 million in sales since the beginning of 2023. In addition to establishing his real estate firm, Frangoules has created "a fully integrated network of services for homeowners and investors" with the launch of East Coast Mortgage, East Coast Insurance, Protector Title and Frangoules Enterprises, KW noted in a press release.

Prior to affiliating with KW, the brokerage embraced social media and networking for business growth. "The more people see our name, the more we will grow," Frangoules said. With the additional resources offered by KW, Frangoules predicted he and his agents "will be unstoppable."

"I chose KW because the operations they have created will help propel our group to the next level," he said. "It'll give us a strong base to build on and truly grow from there."

Top-producing agent joins Christie's in NorCal

Christina Khosrowabadi, who has transacted $140 million in real estate sales since 2022, recently joined Christie's International Real Estate Sereno in Northern California.

Prior to making the move, Khosrowabadi was the broker/owner of Redefine Real Estate, a Silicon Valley-based boutique brokerage backed by Side.

"We are honored to welcome Christina to Christie's International Real Estate Sereno," said Chris Trapani, Sereno's co-founder and CEO. "She is a standout in every sense — sharp, thoughtful, and fiercely committed to her clients. Christina represents the type of agent we are proud to align with: established, forward-thinking, and rooted in values that reflect our culture."

Christie's Sereno is Northern California's largest locally owned and operated brokerage with more than 650 agents, according to a news release. The firm was previously affiliated with @properties but returned to independence in January following Compass' acquisition of At World Properties.

C21 merger creates largest California affiliate; new office opens in Texas

Century 21 Masters and Century 21 Real Estate Alliance have merged to become the brand's largest affiliate in California.

The combined firm, operating under the Century 21 Masters name, now has over 2,000 agents working in more than 50 offices from San Francisco to San Diego.

Those offices will be divided into five regions — the Bay Area, Central Coast, Ventura County/Los Angeles, Inland Empire and San Diego — to ensure "localized expertise and enhanced agent support," according to a news release.

"By joining forces, we are setting new standards for excellence in real estate and creating opportunities that will shape the future of our industry," said Orhan Tolu, Masters' co-owner and chief growth officer.

Meanwhile, Bobby Middleton of San Antonio-based Century 21 Middleton is expanding his brokerage's operations in Texas with a new office in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Middleton began working in real estate in 2009, first with another C21 brokerage before launching his own firm specializing in military relocation.

In addition to the new Texas office, Middleton is moving his company's Arkansas operations under the C21 umbrella.

"Reputation is everything," Middleton said in a press release, "and Century 21 Real Estate is unmatched in that regard, which will allow us to maintain the trust and credibility we've worked so hard to build, while also giving us a foot in the door with new clients in new markets."

More brokerage news

Compass announces 2 moves in Connecticut: The Nancy Dauk Team has moved to Compass from Brown Harris Stevens. Nancy Dauk is an industry veteran and former brokerage owner, and her 4-person team — with a combined 100 years of experience — closed $53 million in sales in 2024. The team is based in Darien, Connecticut. 

Darien is also home to Joel Dommel, Compass' newest sales coach, who will serve the Darien and New Canaan offices leading agent development and retention. Previously at Corcoran, he brings more than 13 years of luxury real estate sales and management experience.

Florida luxury agent joins CB from Elliman: Mark J. Baron, a luxury specialist with career sales topping $1 billion, has joined Coldwell Banker's Lakewood office near Sarasota, Florida. Baron has more than two decades of experience working with high-net worth clients in the Hamptons and Southeast Florida. He specializes in new construction and luxury waterfront sales.

Brands by Integra acquires Rose Realty West: Integra's 14-state network of real estate companies continues to grow with the recent acquisition of a Fort Lauderdale-area Century 21 affiliate. Rose Realty West brings 27 real estate professionals to Brands by Integra and represents the network's fourth acquisition in two months. 

CB Elevated opens in NE Colorado: Former RE/MAX agent Amber Lemon has opened a new brokerage serving Grand County, Colorado. Lemon, who now leads Coldwell Banker Elevated Realty, is a native of the region and has worked in Grand County throughout her nearly two-decade real estate career. "I am thrilled to embark on this new chapter in my professional life," she said.

Coldwell Banker launches in Switzerland: Coldwell Banker is bringing its global brand to the Swiss Alps. The brokerage company has opened Coldwell Banker Only Realty – No Bank Swiss Riviera in Montreux, a town on Lake Geneva. The firm's leadership group includes two brokerage managers who also oversee operations in France, Luxembourg and Monaco. The brand plans to use the Montreux office as a launching pad as it expands into other parts of Switzerland.

Corcoran expands to Portugal: The Corcoran brand is steadily making inroads into Europe with the launch of its newest affiliate, Corcoran Atlantic, based in Portugal's capital city. The Lisbon office is the product of a partnership between Vanguard Signature, a development and management group, and ABNSouza, a franchisor in Portugal and Spain. Corcoran first entered the European market in 2023 with the launch of Corcoran Magri Properties in Italy.

Correction: An earlier version of this story included a ranking of the Nancy Dauk team that could not be verified.