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Nationally respected real estate leader will enhance agent performance and professional growth across the HomeServices network.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (June 19, 2025) – HomeServices of America, the nation’s premier provider of homeownership services – including brokerage, mortgage, franchising, title, escrow, insurance, and relocation services – today announced that nationally-acclaimed industry leader Jimmy Burgess will be assuming the newly created national role of Chief Coaching Officer.

Burgess will now lead the design and implementation of agent and leadership coaching across the HomeServices enterprise. He will also serve as President of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida, headquartered in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.

As Chief Coaching Officer, Burgess will spearhead a company-wide effort to empower agents and leaders at every stage of their careers. Drawing on decades of experience and a proven track record as a content creator and mentor, he will provide strategic coaching initiatives that blend practical tools with real-world application – supporting performance, productivity, and personal growth.

“Coaching is no longer a luxury, it is a necessity in today’s market,” said Chris Kelly, President & CEO. “This national role reflects our commitment to investing in people, performance, and long-term growth. To add someone of Jimmy’s expertise to the role makes our organization even more of a leader in this arena. His energy, clarity, and agent-first philosophy make him the ideal leader to shape the future of coaching at HomeServices.”

Highly respected on the national stage, Burgess is known for his insight-driven, results-oriented approach to leadership development. He has coached thousands of agents, authored countless training resources, and built a strong following for his ability to connect, motivate, and elevate.

His appointment as Chief Coaching Officer underscores HomeServices’ ongoing investment in professional development and innovation, ensuring agents and leaders across the organization are equipped to thrive in any market condition.

“I am very excited to help move our enterprise forward through investing personally in our people,” said Jimmy Burgess. “A commitment of this magnitude to training speaks volumes about our agent-centric approach to our organization. The more skills we equip our agents with, the more successful they will be in serving the needs of their clients.”

ABOUT HOMESERVICES of AMERICA

HomeServices of America is, through its operating companies, the country’s preeminent provider of homeownership services, including brokerage, mortgage, franchising, title, escrow, insurance, and relocation services. HomeServices of America is the owner of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices franchise network. HomeServices is owned by Berkshire Hathaway Energy, a consolidated subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. HomeServices’ operating companies offer integrated real estate services, including brokerage services, mortgage originations, title and closing services, property and casualty insurance, home warranties, and other homeownership services. Information about HomeServices is available at www.homeservices.com.

Gonzales will lead strategic integration efforts across HomeServices’ national network, furthering the organization’s drive to deliver buyers and sellers with a seamless real estate experience

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (June 16, 2025) – HomeServices of America, the nation’s premier provider of homeownership services – including brokerage, mortgage, franchising, title, escrow, insurance, and relocation services – today announced the appointment of Renee Gonzales as Vice President – Core Services Integrations, a newly created role designed to accelerate business growth and operational alignment across its national network of companies.

In her expanded role, Gonzales – who will remain as CEO of Long Realty – will work in close collaboration with brokerage leaders and core service partners across the HomeServices family of companies. Her focus will include identifying integration opportunities, aligning strategic initiatives, and coaching best practices that promote stronger adoption of mortgage, title, and insurance offerings at the agent level.

“Renee brings an exceptional track record of performance and partnership,” said Chris Kelly, President & CEO of HomeServices of America. “She has cultivated a deeply collaborative, full-service culture at Long Realty, consistently ranking among the top performers in our network. Her leadership reflects the type of thoughtful, field-informed strategy that will help us continue delivering a seamless, end-to-end experience for consumers.”

HomeServices was recently recognized by RealTrends as the #1 full-service brokerage in the country. The introduction of this role underscores the company’s continued commitment to operational excellence, consumer value, and network-wide integration.

Under Gonzales’ leadership, Long Realty has been a national model for brokerage-core services collaboration. Her practical, relationship-first approach will help support local company cultures while driving business results through deeper service alignment and agent-facing support.

“I am honored to help expand HomeServices’s leadership role as the nation’s premier full-service brokerage,” said Gonzales. “We have an opportunity to lead the industry in delivering integrated value by empowering agents, aligning strategy, and building relationships that help every company in our network thrive with the goal of ensuring that the consumer has a truly seamless experience.” 

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ABOUT HOMESERVICES of AMERICA

HomeServices of America is, through its operating companies, the country’s preeminent provider of homeownership services, including brokerage, mortgage, franchising, title, escrow, insurance, and relocation services. HomeServices of America is the owner of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices franchise network. HomeServices is owned by Berkshire Hathaway Energy, a consolidated subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. HomeServices’ operating companies offer integrated real estate services, including brokerage services, mortgage originations, title and closing services, property and casualty insurance, home warranties, and other homeownership services. Information about HomeServices is available at www.homeservices.com.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (June 12, 2025) – HomeServices of America, the nation’s premier provider of homeownership services – including brokerage, mortgage, franchising, title, escrow, insurance, and relocation services – is once again ranked No. 1 in the 2025 RealTrends Verified rankings for core services transactions.

With 136,810 completed transactions in 2024, HomeServices led all participating brokerages in this category. The rankings, based on submissions from 49 brokerages nationwide, measured total transactions involving core services such as mortgage lending, title insurance, home warranties, homeowners’ insurance, and escrow services.

“We are incredibly proud to once again be recognized as the nation’s leader in core services transactions,” said Chris Kelly, president and CEO of HomeServices of America. “A real estate transaction is one of life’s most emotional and complex moments, and behind every successful closing is a coordinated team working relentlessly to deliver for the consumer. This ranking is a direct reflection of our commitment to simplifying the process by bringing all our services under one roof. It’s an honor to lead the industry in delivering a more seamless, stress-free experience for homebuyers and sellers across the country.”

What has long-set HomeServices apart is its intentional positioning as the preeminent full-service real estate brokerage, bringing all the components of home buying and selling process under one roof.

Whether brokerage, mortgage, title, insurance and franchise, all are companies involved are under the HomeServices umbrella, with the industry’s top professionals to support its customers.

“We have no doubts about our scope of services being the most efficient manner for a buyer or seller to garner support,” added Kelly. “So much so that we are shaping the future of real estate.”

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ABOUT HOMESERVICES of AMERICA

HomeServices of America is, through its operating companies, the country’s preeminent provider of homeownership services, including brokerage, mortgage, franchising, title, escrow, insurance, and relocation services. HomeServices of America is the owner of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices franchise network. HomeServices is owned by Berkshire Hathaway Energy, a consolidated subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. HomeServices’ operating companies offer integrated real estate services, including brokerage services, mortgage originations, title and closing services, property and casualty insurance, home warranties, and other homeownership services. Information about HomeServices is available at www.homeservices.com.