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WEST ORANGE, NJ (May 14, 2019) – Real Living Real Estate, one of the nation’s leading real estate franchisors and a member of the HSF Affiliates LLC family of real estate brokerage networks, today announced that Jordan Baris Inc, REALTORS® has joined its network operating as Jordan Baris Inc, REALTORS® Real Living.

The 67-year-old, full-service brokerage, led by president Ken Baris, one of RIS Media’s 2019 Real Estate Newsmakers of the Year, is well positioned for expansion and growth in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. The organization has five divisions, a team of almost 150 and is recognized industry-wide for its superior customer service, marketing tools and leading-edge technology.

“Real Living, a brand with unlimited potential, gives us the ability to expedite our growth and the growth of our associates’ business,” said Baris. “I’ve been thrilled to see how smooth everything works and how great the communication and the organization have been.”

He added that technology and systems provided by Real Living will allow the brokerage to give an even higher level of support to clients while “the firm becomes even more desirable than ever for leading professionals to join the Baris team,” he said. “Great people love working with us because our culture is about teamwork, success, client and team experience and fun.”

Baris said the brokerage attracts outstanding professionals because it works to help everyone exceed their goals with cutting-edge tools, support and technology that have heralded the firm as an industry leader. “Our proprietary analytics software gives our team and clients a hyperlocal, extremely clear view of the marketplace with strategic insights,” Baris explained. “Combining this technology with what Real Living adds enhances all of this dramatically and powers us into the next dimension of our growth.”

Additionally, Baris plans to spend a significant portion of his time to meeting with owners of companies and individuals in the New York metro region who are “like minded in wanting to grow with engaged partnership,” to which he looks forward.

“Jordan Baris Inc, REALTORS® is an ideal fit for Real Living Real Estate,” said Gino Blefari, chairman of Real Living Real Estate. “We’re thrilled to help them with their growth and expansion and we’re confident that they will continue to enhance their local communities.”

Allan Dalton, CEO of Real Living Real Estate, welcomed Jordan Baris Inc, REALTORS® to the network. “Ken is a widely respected and successful leader with a proven track record and deep understanding of how to retain clients for life – a cornerstone of the Real Living Lifestyle Advisor promise.”

“I feel like I’m just starting over in the business and I could not be more excited,” Baris said. “I wake up in the morning like I’m shot out of a cannon. Our story’s just beginning and that we’re going to make a tremendous difference for our team and the agents who join us.”

About Jordan Baris Inc, REALTORS®, Real Living

Jordan Baris Inc, REALTORS® Real Living is a full-service brokerage independently owned and operated by Ken Baris. The brokerage is known for its leading-edge tools and technology and its commitment to helping consumers achieve their long-term real estate goals. The company is also known for its community and philanthropic involvement and was a two-time recipient of the prestigious Realtor Community Service Award.

About Real Living Real Estate

Real Living Real Estate is a full-service real estate brokerage franchise company with a comprehensive and integrated suite of resources for franchisees and their sales professionals, as well as for consumers who work with them. Real Living Real Estate earned a record 98% customer satisfaction rating for 2018, according to independent ratings service Quality Service Certification, Inc. Additionally, the Real Living brand and its innovative concepts were recognized by Entrepreneur magazine as well as by Inman News with several Inman Innovator Awards. Real Living Real Estate is a network brand of HSF Affiliates LLC, which is owned by HomeServices of America, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. Visit www.realliving.com.

Contact: Eva Finn 949-565-3200 evafinn@hsfranchise.com

Ken Baris 973-650-0909 www.jordanbaris.com

IRVINE, Calif.–(April 16, 2019)–Allan Dalton, CEO, Real Living Real Estate, announced that Real Living, the first national franchisor that gave clients the power to grade their customer service, received a 98% customer satisfaction rating for 2018, according to independent ratings service Quality Service Certification, Inc. (QSC). This is the second consecutive year that the Real Living Real Estate network placed well above the industry for customer satisfaction.

Through Real Living’s innovative Real Living 360 Service® program, network members ask customers to candidly rate the performance of their sales agent. QSC administers and validates these customer service satisfaction results following closed transactions for participating agents. Nearly 7,000 buyers and sellers were surveyed to measure the satisfaction of Real Living Real Estate network customers.

“It’s no surprise that the Real Living network scores so well,” said Allan Dalton, CEO, Real Living Real Estate. “Our Real Living network Lifestyle Advisors are well qualified to meet the unique needs of their customers.” Dalton added, “This distinction, plus our customized approach, puts our brand above the rest as demonstrated by the excellent results of this survey.”

In the results, a full 94% of home buyers and 91% of home sellers who worked with Real Living network sales associates reported being “very satisfied” with the results and service provided by their Real Living network real estate professional. According to the latest report from the National Association of REALTORS®, only 62% of buyers and 64% of sellers said they were very satisfied with the buying process and service provided by their real estate professional.

The survey also found that 97% of Real Living network customers surveyed said they would likely use the same sales professional in the future and would recommend the same professional to a relative or friend.

Chris Stuart, CEO, HSF Affiliates, congratulated the Real Living network for its QSC scores. “I’m so proud of our network of professionals for achieving these impressive results time after time.” Stuart added, “This record-high 98% satisfaction rating speaks to the passion and dedication of the network to provide only the very best in customer care.”

About Real Living Real Estate

Real Living Real Estate is a full-service real estate brokerage franchise company with a comprehensive and integrated suite of resources for franchisees and their sales professionals, as well as for consumers who work with them. In 2016 and 2017, Real Living Real Estate was named “Real Estate Agency Brand of the Year” in the ongoing Harris Poll EquiTrend® study; and was named “Most Loved” and “Most Trusted” real estate brand in the study in consecutive years. Real Living Real Estate earned a record 98% customer satisfaction rating for 2018, according to independent ratings service Quality Service Certification, Inc. Additionally, the Real Living brand and its innovative concepts were recognized by Entrepreneur magazine as well as by Inman News with several Inman Innovator Awards. Real Living Real Estate is a network brand of HSF Affiliates LLC, which is owned by HomeServices of America, Inc.™, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate.

Visit www.RealLiving.com.

Contacts

Eva Finn
949-565-3200
evafinn@hsfranchise.com

CUPERTINO, Calif. (Apr. 15, 2019) – Intero, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate and wholly owned subsidiary of HomeServices of America, Inc., today announced that Brian Crane has been promoted to the role of chief executive officer and John Thompson has been named president of company.

One of the original founders of the company, Crane is a real estate veteran whose decisive leadership and collaborative approach have been integral to the year-over-year growth for which Intero is best known. Over the course of his 17-year career at Intero, Crane has held a number of positions and most recently served as Senior Vice President of Strategic Relationships and manager of the Los Gatos office.

Also, effective immediately, John Thompson will take on the role of president and report to Brian. A founding member and former owner of the company, John has led Intero’s strategic planning and growth initiatives, as well as managed its day-to-day operations. Most recently, John was Chief Culture Officer and before that he managed the Los Altos office.

“I am humbled and honored by this promotion,” said Crane. “I look forward to leading Intero to new levels of growth and performance with the best and brightest professionals in the business – our outstanding agents, experienced leadership team and talented employees.”

“Brian and I have worked together since we founded the company,” said Thompson. “He has a deep understanding of the real estate business and I couldn’t be more excited to be playing a key role in this transition.”

“Brian and John make a great team,” said Gino Blefari, CEO of HomeServices. “I am confident that their extensive experience, fresh perspective and exceptional leadership qualities will help guide Intero into the future and position the agents for even greater success.”

“Brian and John are the right leaders to ensure that Intero is well-positioned for future growth,” added Ron Peltier, HomeServices’ executive chairman. “On behalf of HomeServices, we look forward to working with them in the months and years to come.”

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About the Intero® Brand:

Intero, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate and wholly owned subsidiary of HomeServices of America Inc., serves Northern California with 18 offices throughout the greater Silicon Valley. The Intero Franchise network is comprised of 55 affiliates located in Alabama, California, Nevada, Tennessee and Texas. The company is headquartered in California’s Silicon Valley.

Find more information about Intero at www.intero.com. Find more information about HomeServices at https://www.homeservices.com/.

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Contact:

Derek Overbey

(650) 537-8566

doverbey@intero.com

Minneapolis, Minn. (March 27, 2019) – HomeServices of America, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, today announced that it has earned the title of the country’s largest residential real estate company based on transaction sides, according to the REAL TRENDS 500 report. In 2018, the company’s sales associates closed 346,629 residential transactions reflecting a 5.6% increase over 2017. The REAL TRENDS ranking is based on 2018 closed transaction sides for the country’s top-500 brokerages.

“2018 was a year of incredible growth and strategic expansion and we couldn’t be more proud that we have achieved this No. 1 industry ranking,” said Ron Peltier, executive chairman of HomeServices.  “This milestone is a testament to the commitment and hard work of thousands of employees and tens of thousands of talented agents and sales managers across HomeServices who deliver an exceptional real estate experience to their buyers and sellers.”

“This is a turning point in our history and we congratulate our incredible employees and agents who work tirelessly to help their clients achieve the American dream of home ownership,” added Gino Blefari, CEO of HomeServices. “This achievement is a culmination of years of hard work and while we are celebrating this moment, we are not resting on our laurels.  HomeServices is dedicated to continued growth both organically and through strategic acquisitions and we are committed to modernizing the home-transaction experience for buyers and sellers and the process by which our agents serve them.”

Headquartered in Minneapolis, HomeServices has nearly 44,000 real estate professionals operating in nearly 900 offices across 30 states and the District of Columbia. In 2018, the company’s sales associates facilitated nearly $136 billion in residential real estate sales, nearly 347,000 home-sale transactions, and nearly 323,000 mortgage, insurance, title, and escrow transactions.

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About HomeServices of America

Headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, HomeServices is the country’s largest residential real estate brokerage company and, through its national network of market-leading operating companies, is a premier provider of integrated homeownership services including residential real estate brokerage services, mortgage originations, title and closing services, property and casualty insurance and home warranties. HomeServices of America is the owner of the award-winning Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and Real Living Real Estate franchise networks. HomeServices is owned by Berkshire Hathaway Energy, a consolidated subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. HomeServices Relocation, LLC, is the full-service relocation arm of HomeServices of America, which provides every aspect of domestic and international relocation to corporations around the world.

Information about HomeServices is available at www.homeservices.com.

About REAL Trends:

REAL Trends has been The Trusted Source for news, analysis and information about the residential real estate industry since 1987. We are a privately-held publishing, communications and consulting company based in Castle Rock, Colorado. Residential real estate leaders find timely and trusted information and analysis through our yearly event—Gathering of Eagles—our monthly newsletter and other publications.

To view the rankings, go to https://www.realtrends.com/rankings/rt500.

MODERN CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE, Las Vegas, NV – March 19, 2019 – HomeServices of America, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate and one of the country’s premier providers of homeownership services, has selected Oracle Cloud to power the reimagination of the home buying and selling process. With Oracle Cloud, HomeServices, as part of its broader technology initiative, is transforming its operating model to enable its affiliated brands to offer a superior customer experience.

HomeServices is a national network of market-leading residential real estate brokerage, franchise, mortgage, title, escrow and insurance companies. To ensure it empowers its growing network of companies with the innovation and excellence to stay ahead of evolving expectations, HomeServices is modernizing the home transaction experience for home buyers and sellers and the process by which its real estate agents serve them. To automate that process, HomeServices selected Oracle as one of its key technology partners to help it put people and relationships first and revolutionize homeownership services.

“We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to both our customers and our agents throughout the home transaction process,” said Mike Warmka, executive vice president, HomeServices of America and executive sponsor of this initiative. “Our business model is focused on integrating all the pieces of the real estate transaction and as we continue to grow, we want a technology platform befitting our vision as well as integration for our expanding network of companies. With Oracle Cloud, we will be able to unite our operations and leverage our combined strength to simplify, streamline and automate processes, deliver an entirely new experience and gain efficiencies.”

With Oracle Customer Experience (CX) Cloud, Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Cloud and Oracle Cloud Platform, HomeServices will be able to provide an end-to-end, guided real estate experience to its companies and nearly 44,000 real estate agents across the country. By integrating its core business processes on a connected platform, HomeServices will enable secure transactions to streamline timely qualification and document processes and save time and money by moving from disparate on-premise systems to a complete suite of cloud applications. This solution also positions HomeServices to easily implement new and evolving technologies and sustainably continue to deliver rich and connected real estate experiences.

“HomeServices of America is working to completely transform the home buying and selling experience, while prioritizing people and relationships first, and wanted a technology partner that could support its vision,” said Steve Miranda, executive vice president, Oracle Applications. “With Oracle Cloud, HomeServices will be able to fundamentally change the way we buy and sell homes by uniting on one standardized platform, streamlining and automating key business processes and quickly taking advantage of the latest technologies.”

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About Oracle

The Oracle Cloud offers a complete suite of integrated applications for Sales, Service, Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, Supply Chain and Manufacturing, plus Highly Automated and Secure Generation 2 Infrastructure featuring the Oracle Autonomous Database. For more information about Oracle (NYSE: ORCL), please visit us at oracle.com.

About Modern Customer Experience 2019

Modern Customer Experience arms professionals across commerce, marketing, sales, and service with the tools to deliver legendary customer experiences and exceed in the Experience Economy. For more information, please visit https://www.oracle.com/moderncx/

About HomeServices of America

HomeServices of America, through its operating companies, is one of the country’s premier providers of homeownership services, including brokerage, mortgage, franchising, title, escrow, insurance, and relocation services. HomeServices of America is the owner of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and Real Living Real Estate franchise networks. 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.

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CUPERTINO, Calif. (Feb. 12, 2019) – Intero, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate and wholly owned subsidiary of HomeServices of America, Inc., is proud to announce that top Intero agent, Efi Luzon, has closed a $250 million transaction on one of the most iconic assets with an irreplaceable location in San Francisco. Located at the center of the world-renowned Union Square district, The I. Magnin building, located at 233 Geary St. in San Francisco’s historic Union Square, was sold by Macy’s to Luzon’s client Sand Hill Property Co., the well-renowned and most prolific developer in the Bay Area, located in Palo Alto, CA.

Luzon’s $250 million transaction is the third largest transaction in the 16-year history of Intero. In fact, Luzon has the top-three transactions in the history of the company, which include:

• Large multi-unit transaction in Palo Alto, CA – $412,500,000
• Vallco Mall in Cupertino, CA – $320,000,000
• I. Magnin building in San Francisco, CA – $250,000,000

“This is a transaction that was many years in the making,” said Efi Luzon, Senior Vice President of Intero Commercial. “I am proud to have represented my client and effectively navigated such a complex deal for such an iconic property.”

Luzon started with Intero in 2004 and has had a stellar career with the firm. In that 15-year timeframe, Luzon has had several billion dollars in real estate sales and in 2017, he was recognized by RealTrends and The Wall Street Journal as the number one agent in California and number two agent nationally, with more than $800 million in sales. In 2015, Luzon earned the most coveted award from Intero with his induction into the Hall of Fame.

“The entire Intero Family is proud of the accomplishments of Efi and how he represents Intero in the real estate community,” said Tom Tognoli, Intero President & Chief Executive Officer. “His drive and work ethic are second to none and we wish him nothing but continued success.”

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About the Intero® Brand:

Intero, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate and wholly owned subsidiary of HomeServices of America Inc., serves Northern California with 18 offices throughout the greater Silicon Valley. The Intero Franchise network is comprised of 55 affiliates located in Alabama, California, Nevada, Tennessee and Texas. The company is headquartered in California’s Silicon Valley.

Find more information about Intero at www.intero.com. Find more information about HomeServices at https://www.homeservices.com/.

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Contact:

Efi Luzon

(650) 465-3883

eluzon@interocommercial.com

https://efiluzon.com

CHANTILLY, Va., Jan. 29, 2019 – Long & Foster Real Estate and Champion Realty have joined forces, creating the dominant real estate brokerage in Anne Arundel County and the Eastern Shore of Maryland.* Champion is a residential real estate brokerage that, like Long & Foster, is part of HomeServices of America, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. Combined, the Long & Foster and Champion teams lead the local market in home sales.

Champion is led by Jon Coile, a real estate professional with over 30 years of experience. Coile has been part of the Champion team since 1988—18 months after his brother Chris founded the company. Since then, Champion has grown into a seven-office brokerage with about 200 associates. Going forward, the Champion team will operate under the Long & Foster brand, and the companies will merge several of their locations over the coming weeks.

“With Champion and Long & Foster operating as a single team, we’ll build upon our market-leading status throughout Maryland, benefitting our sales associates, as well as their buyers and sellers,” said Gary Scott, president of Long & Foster Real Estate.

Jon Coile echoed Scott’s sentiments. “Both Long & Foster and Champion have built exceptional real estate teams and trusted brands over the past few decades, and working together, we’ll be even stronger, with tremendous clout in the marketplace,” Coile said.

With the merger, Coile joins Long & Foster’s leadership team, taking on a new role as senior vice president of regional development for the Baltimore, Eastern Shore and Western Maryland region. He will report to Cindy Ariosa, who serves as senior vice president and regional manager of the company’s offices in its Baltimore, Eastern Shore and Western Maryland region.

“Jon’s a tremendous asset to Long & Foster and all our associates, and we’re thrilled to welcome him and the Champion team to our family,” said Ariosa. “Our combined teams will sell over $1.5 billion in real estate annually in Anne Arundel, Caroline and Queen Anne’s counties—results that prove the value of our brokerage for both agents and clients alike.”

For more information about Long & Foster, visit LongandFoster.com.

About Long & Foster Real Estate

Long & Foster Real Estate, the nation’s No. 1 independent brand, is part of The Long & Foster Companies, a subsidiary of HomeServices of America, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. HomeServices is the nation’s second-largest real estate brokerage and one of the largest providers of integrated real estate services. The Long & Foster Companies also includes Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC, Long & Foster Insurance and Long & Foster Settlement Services. Long & Foster Real Estate is the exclusive affiliate for Christie’s International Real Estate throughout select parts of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, and it is a founding affiliate of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, a prestigious global network of real estate professionals that includes the Luxury Portfolio International division.

 Long & Foster Real Estate has over 220 offices, stretching from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Fair Haven, New Jersey, and from Charles Town, West Virginia, to the Atlantic Ocean. It represents more than 10,000 agents in seven Mid-Atlantic and Northeast states, plus the District of Columbia. The company, which has a productive commercial business in addition to its residential side, sold more than $31.1 billion worth of homes and helped people buy and sell homes nearly 85,000 times in 2017. Visit LongandFoster.com for more information, or follow the company on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or Twitter.

Source: Market position is based on data for Anne Arundel, Caroline, Dorchester, Queen Anne’s and Talbot counties, supplied by BRIGHT MLS and its member Association(s) of REALTORS, who are not responsible for its accuracy. Does not reflect all activity in the marketplace. Jan. 1, 2018 — Dec. 31, 2018, as of Jan. 11, 2019.

MILAN, ITALY AND IRVINE, CA (Jan. 16, 2019) — Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices announced expansion of its franchise network into Northern Italy with the signing of Maggi Group Real Estate, a respected residential and commercial real estate operator serving greater Milan and the Emilia Romagna, Liguria, Lombardy and Veneto regions. The company will operate as Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Maggi Properties starting late February.

Maggi Properties, with a distinguished track record dating back to 1981, will be Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ third global franchisee following the 2018 appointments of Rubina Real Estate of Berlin and London-based Kay & Co. The agency plans to build its market share across Northern Italy and expand into Rome within two years.

“We are excited to enter the greater Milan market with a fine company such as Maggi Properties,” said Gino Blefari, president and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. “Milan has been among our top priorities as Italy’s financial hub and Europe’s third-largest economy. Maggi Properties is a regional leader that is highly regarded for its residential and commercial operations as well as its real estate advisory services for financial institutions and public authorities. As important, the agency’s core values are similar to our own focusing on trust, integrity and stability.”

Maggi Properties will remain independently owned and operated by founder and CEO Cesare Maggi, who said he’s eager to grow his brokerage as a franchisee of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. “We are proud to represent the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brand in Milan and throughout Northern Italy,” said Maggi. “We believe the brand will be embraced by local and international clients seeking real estate guidance. Also, the brand will be sought out by American clients looking for property in Milan, Lake Como and the Tuscany region.”

Marcus Benussi, agency advisor and head of foreign operations, said the franchise relationship will help Maggi Properties grow and recruit more skilled agents. “Timing is good for our brand transition, as the real estate market in greater Milan continues to strengthen and attract more buyers from abroad. The trusted Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brand brings fresh air to our markets and new opportunities for top real estate professionals. We expect to grow our business in all areas, particularly in high-end and luxury real estate. Agents who want to grow their business should consider Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Maggi Properties.”

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices continues as one of America’s fastest-growing real estate brokerage networks with nearly 50,000 agents and 1,400+ offices named to the brand since its launch in September 2013. With its network membership Maggi Properties will gain access to the brand’s Global Network Platform, a powerful tool suite driving lead generation, marketing support, social media, video production/distribution and more. The brand also provides global listing syndication, relocation referrals, professional education and the exclusive Luxury Collection marketing program for high-end listings.

“Our new alliance gives us access to a network of leading American, German and English real estate agencies and an active referral system,” said Benussi. “This means our clients’ listings will be displayed before a significantly larger international audience, and our fellow Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices franchisees will have a most capable brokerage to which they may refer clients seeking properties in Northern Italy. It’s a new era for our company and we couldn’t be more excited for the future.”

About Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Maggi Properties

Maggi Properties, founded in 1981 by real estate veteran Cesare Maggi, is a diversified real estate company and leader in residential and commercial real estate sales, consulting, asset management and strategic planning. Visit https://www.maggigroupre.it.

About Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Irvine, CA-based Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices is one of America’s fastest-growing real estate brokerage networks with nearly 50,000 agents and 1,400+ offices named to the brand since its launch in September 2013. The brand was recognized as “Real Estate Agency Brand of Year” and “Most Trusted Real Estate Brand” in the 2018 Harris Poll EquiTrend Study; and for “Highest Satisfaction Among Repeat Home Buyers Among National Full Service Real Estate Firms” in J.D. Power’s 2018 Home Buyer/Seller Satisfaction Study^SM. Visit www.berkshirehathawayhs.com.

Contacts:

Federica Lione
+39 02 63116 234
federica.lione@edelman.com

Kevin Ostler
+1 (949) 794-7980
kevinostler@hsfranchise.com

Minneapolis, Minn. (January 16, 2019) – HomeServices of America, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, today announced the expansion of its executive leadership team to support the rapid and unprecedented growth of the organization.

HomeServices’ Executive Chairman Ron Peltier appointed Gino Blefari, current CEO of HSF Affiliates, as CEO of the company. HSF Affiliates is the HomeServices’ subsidiary operating the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and Real Living franchise networks. Peltier and Blefari will lead the growing business of HomeServices of America, formulate and execute strategies consistent with the mission, values and culture of the organization, and drive its continued acquisition strategies.

“Our growth brings substantial opportunity. In today’s competitive and fluid landscape we are the preferred choice for market leaders looking to join a company known for its integrity, financial strength, and operational excellence,” Peltier said. “To best capitalize, I wanted to add an executive with an extended history of enterprise growth and success. Gino has been instrumental in the growth and continued success of our franchise networks. His extraordinary expertise will provide a valuable added level of support for me and for our companies and will be a tremendous addition to the superb leadership team already in place.”

Blefari began his real estate career more than 30 years ago and held executive leadership positions at Century 21 Seville Contempo and NRT before founding Silicon Valley-based Intero Real Estate Services, which HomeServices of America acquired in 2014. He was named president and CEO of HSF Affiliates in 2015. Under his leadership, HSF Affiliates’ award-winning franchise networks have grown to include nearly 52,000 agents across 47 states. In 2018, Blefari led Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ global expansion to include leading brokerage companies based in Berlin, London and Milan.

“HomeServices of America is an incredible organization built on the strength of local brands and supported by a world-class leadership team,” said Blefari. “I couldn’t be more excited or proud to be joining a team that is so deeply connected to one another and committed to the ongoing success of their companies.”

Peltier founded HomeServices of America in 1998 and has grown the company into America’s largest residential real estate brokerage firm and the premier provider of homeownership services, including brokerage, mortgage, franchising, title, escrow, insurance, and corporate relocation services.

Peltier and Blefari will reinforce HomeServices of America’s mission of delivering an exceptional real estate experience through improved product offerings, emerging technology solutions, dynamic consumer-first strategies, and increased use of HomeServices’ full suite of homeownership services.

Blefari will continue driving the vision and mission of the franchise networks and remains actively involved in their operations. As part of the transition, Blefari appointed Chris Stuart to the roles of CEO of HSF Affiliates and president of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices; and Allan Dalton as CEO of Real Living Real Estate. “Chris brings a unique perspective to our industry based on his combination of enterprise technology experience plus his time with me operating Intero Real Estate, one of the country’s largest real estate brokerage firms. I have the highest confidence in Chris, who has been a skilled leader at HSF Affiliates, delivering exceptional growth and innovation to our networks,” said Blefari. “Allan, with decades of industry experience and success, will be a visionary leader of the Real Living network.”

These appointments are effective immediately.

“HomeServices’ commitment to acquiring market-leading companies and keeping the local brands intact remains unchanged,” concluded Peltier. “2019 promises to be a busy and exciting year for our company.”

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ABOUT HOMESERVICES of AMERICA

HomeServices of America is through its operating companies, one of the country’s premier providers of homeownership services, including brokerage, mortgage, franchising, title, escrow, insurance, and relocation services. HomeServices of America is the owner of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and Real Living Real Estate franchise networks. 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.

About HSF Affiliates LLC

Irvine, CA-based HSF Affiliates LLC operates the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and Real Living Real Estate brokerage networks. The company is a subsidiary of HomeServices of America, Inc., the nation’s largest, full-service residential brokerage firm and Berkshire Hathaway Inc. affiliate.