TORONTO & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Real Brokerage Inc. (NASDAQ: REAX), a technology platform reshaping real estate for agents, home buyers and sellers, today announced that the Grant Johnson Group, a fast-growing team serving the St. Paul/Minneapolis area has joined Real. The addition brings 55 agents to Real, which now has more than 22,000 throughout the U.S. and Canada, an increase of more than 8,000 agents since the end of 2023.
A 30-year real estate veteran, Johnson formed his current team in 2021 with 12 agents, and attributes the team’s fast growth to the people he has surrounded himself with.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Grant and his powerhouse team to Real. It’s fitting that a fast-growing team, focused on building a strong culture, has helped us surpass 22,000 agents,” said Real President Sharran Srivatsaa. “In a short time, Grant and his team have carved out a unique space in Minneapolis’ ultra-competitive market, and we’re looking forward to partnering with them to achieve even more.”
The team, which relies on internet lead generation for more than 70% of its business, has completed more than 1,000 home sales with a transaction value of approximately $370 million since 2021. This includes 300 sales valued at $110 million in 2023. The team is on track to sell 450 homes in 2024.
“Real is in alignment with our culture. Its collaborative approach is designed to prevent silos and offers the best platform from which to grow,” Johnson said.
The leadership team at Grant Johnson Group includes Jeff Montgomery (Finance), Tammi Roach (Agent Attraction), and Amber Urlacher (Operations), all of whom also serve as producing agents. They are supported by Katie Mahler, who manages shared operations, and Megan Nelson, who leads marketing efforts.
About Real
Real (NASDAQ: REAX) is a real estate experience company working to make life’s most complex transaction simple. The fast-growing company combines essential real estate, mortgage and closing services with powerful technology to deliver a single seamless end-to-end consumer experience, guided by trusted agents. With a presence throughout the U.S. and Canada, Real supports more than 22,000 agents who use its digital brokerage platform and tight-knit professional community to power their own forward-thinking businesses.
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