START Real Estate's strong transaction growth, remarkable mortgage attach rate, and dedicated team of 70 agents are a perfect fit with our strategy of expanding agent and transaction volume while driving higher margins through ancillary services, Marco Fregenal, the CEO of Fathom, said in a statement. With many of START Real Estate's agents expected to join Elevate, this acquisition not only enhances our ability to serve a critical segment of the market,
This is more than an acquisition it's a statement of intent, Howard Hoby Hanna, the CEO of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, said in a statement. For nearly seven decades, our company has grown through relationships, service, and innovation. Expanding into Manhattan reflects our vision for connecting people and places in meaningful ways, helping agents thrive and clients achieve a best-in-class real estate experience. We're proud to bring Howard Hanna to New York City and excited for the opportunities ahead.
In a time when the industry is evolving, our growth underscores the stability and expertise that define Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, said Larry Rideout, chairman and founder of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty. By welcoming the Advisors Living team, we expand our reach and recommit to the communities we already serve. This acquisition reflects our belief that local roots, combined with global resources, allow our agents to deliver the best service.