Every day, Inman gets a slew of announcements about big teams and industry leaders making moves from one company to another. It’s more than we can cover!
So, here are some of the biggest announcements from recent days:
Compass
Dallas-based firm Bray Real Estate Group has joined Compass, according to a The Real Deal exclusive. Co-founders and spouses Chase and Melanie Bray told the publication that their Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin and Houston teams will be under the Compass umbrella, while their Lubbock, Midland, San Antonio and Oklahoma City offices will stay independent.
Bray Real Estate closed more than $475 million in sales last year. “… [T]here’s nowhere else we could have considered taking Bray Real Estate Group,” Chase Bray said.
Decode Real Estate
Luxury firm Decode Real Estate has expanded into the Hamptons, with Nastassja Balick Coppers leaving Compass to lead the brokerage’s operations in the area. Balick Coppers’s resume also includes Sotheby’s International Realty and Corcoran Real Estate, and a lifetime sales volume of more than $300 million.
“Decode’s structure and focus on human connection allow me to deliver the highest level of service to our clients,” she said. “I’m excited to deliver that same thoughtful service — whether it’s managing a Southampton compound or guiding New York City buyers to their first East End purchase.”
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 Emry; and Ramone Myers, founder of The Myers Group. The additions represent nearly $160 million in 2025 sales volume and decades of combined experience in the Seattle market.
“We are incredibly intentional about who we partner with, and this group represents the caliber of talent, values, and production that defines KW Greater Seattle,” said Angie Mykel, CEO, Operating Principal and 2024 SKCR Industry Icon. “Collectively, they bring not only impressive volume, but leadership, professionalism, and a commitment to growth that aligns with our vision.”
ONE Sotheby’s
ONE Sotheby’s International Realty has acquired fellow affiliate, Callaway Henderson. The deal expands ONE Sotheby’s footprint into New Jersey, where the Henderson and Callaway families have served buyers and sellers for more than half a century. The two firms merged in 2012.
“This represents a defining evolution for our family business, and an incredible opportunity for our brand’s future,” said Jud Henderson, managing member at Callaway Henderson. “By working together with a like-minded, family-run company, we are creating a foundation that will serve our agents, employees, and clients for decades to come.”
Real Brokerage
The Real Brokerage has snapped up Chartwell Realty, Kansas City’s top independent brokerage. Chartwell has more than 150 agents throughout Kansas and Missouri, closing more than $500 million in sales volume last year.
“Brant [Elsberry] and his team have built one of the most respected independent brokerages in the Kansas City market,” Real Chief Growth Officer Jason Cassity said. “This addition meaningfully strengthens our presence in Kansas City and underscores Real’s continued momentum in attracting top-performing agents and teams across the market.”
