Century 21, Fathom Realty and other industry brands made moves last week, adding multi-million dollar teams and new executives to their ranks.
Every day, Inman receives a flood of announcements about major teams and industry leaders moving from one company to another. That’s more than we can cover!
So here are some of the biggest announcements from the past few days.
century 21
Rochester indie Sharon Quataert Realty has joined Century 21 and now operates as Century 21 APEX. Sharon Quartert and her two children, Brittany Quartert and Brad Quartert, have been serving Rochester and surrounding Monroe County for the past 11 years, leveraging over 40 years of combined real estate, insurance and accounting experience to become one of the top-ranked firms in the area.
“I want to create a legacy that is bigger than myself, and while I have been fortunate to impact the Rochester real estate industry on a micro level, I believe the Century 21 brand is the key to making that possible on a more macro scale,” said Sharon.
Fathom Realty
EXIT Homestead Realty Professionals joins Fathom, expanding the brokerage’s footprint in South Jersey. EXIT Homestead Brokerage Owner Stephanie Verderose recently joined Fathom Realty as Vice President of Growth, and now her 50 agents will also fall under the Fathom banner as Homestead Realty Professionals.
“After 21 years of running brokerages and coaching agents in all types of markets, this move was made with careful consideration and a clear vision for the future,” she said. “This was created for the benefit of everyone we serve: our agents and especially our clients.”
hopper group
The Compass team The Hopper Group has added a new member, Kyle Weber. Mr. Webber entered the industry in 2021 and has steadily built a reputation as a luxury condo broker in Greater Seattle, with sales reaching $120 million in 2025. “Known for his encyclopedic knowledge of the city’s condo landscape, he provides buyers with an inside view that goes far beyond the surface and consistently secures record-breaking results for sellers,” the company said of Webber.
Sotheby’s International Realty
Mustafa Abbasi has been appointed as the new president of SIR’s Canadian division. Abbasi has more than 25 years of experience in real estate and financial services, including with American Express and REX Real Estate. The president also founded Zolo, a real estate marketplace that was acquired by Questrate Financial Group in 2022.
“Mustafa’s unique blend of entrepreneurial spirit, corporate real estate leadership, deep digital expertise and Canadian market acumen uniquely positions Sotheby’s International Realty Canada to meet the evolving expectations of our clients and advisors,” said Tara Brown, CEO of Peerage Realty Partners.
Stella MLS
Stellar MLS has promoted Shane Fairley to CEO. Mr. Fairley has been with Stellar for 20 years, starting in training, compliance, data services and operations roles before becoming COO of MLS in 2017.
Commenting on his promotion, he said, “I’m excited about the next phase of Stellar MLS’s successful journey. I look forward to continuing to focus on our long-standing priorities of putting customers first, driving innovation, and continuing to move MLS forward in shaping the future of real estate in the markets we serve.”
genuine brokerage
Real is expanding its presence in South Florida with another multi-million dollar team. The Sandra Rathe Team achieved $135 million in sales last year as the 20-agent group expanded its reach into the luxury markets of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. The team ranks 15th in Florida in turnovers, according to RealTrends Verified. “The Sandra Larte team embodies what it means to build a client-first business that scales with intent,” said Real CEO Tamir Poleg.
Following Larte, Real also announced the appointment of San Diego real estate agent Jason Cassity as the company’s first chief growth officer. Cassity will be responsible for developing, leading and accelerating growth strategies for the securities business, the company said in a press release on Monday.
“Three and a half years ago, I bet my career on Real because I saw a bigger vision than traditional brokerages,” he said. “Today, I’m stepping away from independent production to ensure that every agent who joins us has the tools, technology, and community they need to achieve their own greatness.”
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