Compass, Decode Real Estate and other industry brands made moves last week. Here are the latest changes across the industry:
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.
compass
Dallas-based Bray Real Estate Group has joined Compass, according to exclusive information from The Real Deal. Co-founders and spouses Chase and Melanie Bray told the publication that the Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin and Houston teams will be part of Compass, while the Lubbock, Midland, San Antonio and Oklahoma City offices will remain independent.
Bray Real Estate generated more than $475 million in sales last year. “… [T]There is no other place we could have considered acquiring Bray Real Estate Group,” said Chase Bray.
decode real estate
Luxury firm Decode Real Estate is expanding into the Hamptons, with Nastassja Barrick Coppers leaving Compass to lead brokerage operations in the region. Balick Coppers’ resume also includes stints at Sotheby’s International Realty and Corcoran Real Estate, with lifetime sales in excess of $300 million.
“Decode’s focus on structure and human connection allows us to provide the highest level of service to our clients,” she said. “Whether it’s managing a complex in Southampton or guiding New York City buyers through their first East End purchase, we’re excited to provide the same thoughtful service.”
keller williams
Keller Williams Greater Seattle has added several new high-profile brokers and teams to its roster, including The Renee Group, led by Ka Ming Wong and Renee Yu. Adam Bradley; Porterhouse Property Group, led by Tony Binion and Eric Emley; and Ramone Myers, founder of Myers Group. This addition represents approximately $160 million in 2025 sales and brings decades of combined experience in the Seattle market.
“We are very intentional about who we partner with, and this group represents the high level of talent, values and production that characterizes KW Greater Seattle,” said Angie Mikel, CEO, Operating Principal and 2024 SKCR Industry Icon. “Collectively, they bring not only impressive volume but also leadership, professionalism and a commitment to growth that is consistent with our vision.”
Sotheby’s one
ONE Sotheby’s International Realty has acquired its affiliate Callaway Henderson. The deal expands ONE Sotheby’s footprint in New Jersey, where the Henderson and Calloway families have served buyers and sellers for more than half a century. The two companies merged in 2012.
“This is a defining evolution for our family business and an exciting opportunity for the future of our brand,” said Judd Henderson, managing member of Callaway Henderson. “By working together with like-minded, family-owned companies, we are building a foundation that will serve our agents, employees, and customers for decades to come.”
real broker
The Real Brokerage has acquired Chartwell Realty, Kansas City’s top independent brokerage. Chartwell has more than 150 distributors in Kansas and Missouri and had sales of more than $500 million last year.
“Blunt [Elsberry] “Both teams have built one of the most respected independent brokerage firms in the Kansas City market,” said Real Chief Growth Officer Jason Cassity. “This addition meaningfully strengthens our presence in Kansas City and highlights Real’s continued momentum in attracting high-performing agents and teams across the market.”
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