The new hires bring the number of agents brought onboard since March 2020 to more than 22. 

Christopher Matos-Rogers, the principal and associate broker of the Matos-Rogers Group, was previously affiliated with PalmerHouse Properties. 

With 400 agents, brokers and leaders in attendance, the company recognized top-producing individual agents and teams by both sales units and volume. 

Whether you strive to be a top producer or you think the title is just a lot of hype, our survey found there was no shortage of viewpoints on the topic.

“Make sure everyone knows you are in real estate!” — Raquel Obumba, managing broker, Millennial Properties Realty

“Find yourself a good mentor.” — Joseph Harland II, founding president and managing broker, À La Carte Investments LLC

Before joining Compass Atlanta, Ennis Antoine served as senior vice president of training and careers at Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Georgia. 

Christie’s International Real Estate cited its goal of working with independent firms and noted that Harry Norman is owned by HomeServices of America in explaining the moves. 

Six Atlanta-area residents will receive scholarships to Barney Fletcher Schools’ pre-license real estate salesperson courses, and four Coldwell Agents will be sponsored to join local diversity groups thanks to awards from the company’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion Council.

“Work towards your purpose, and the wealth will come.” — Ashley Poole, Realtor, Coldwell Banker Realty – West Paces Ferry/Buckhead

The new hire tops a year of exponential growth for the eXp Realty brokerage, which added 30 agents over the preceding 12 months.

“Prospect, stay determined, pray, pay taxes, save money and seek help.” — Akia Shaw, Principal, PalmerHouse Properties – North Druid Hills

The brokerage, ERA Foster & Bond, is led by qualifying broker and owner Rusty Willis and associate broker and owner David Wrenn, who co-founded Capital City Realty in 2010.

Shannon Bradshaw is the only Georgia-based loan originator to have won Five Star Professional’s award seven times since its inception in 2003.

“Do something to improve your business every day.” — Casey Sears, associate broker, Century 21 Connect Realty

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